Senior Java/C++ Developer 80% - 100% (f/m/d) - (Contract through our external payroll partner with immediate start for 12 months with possible extension)
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Julius Baer is hiring an experienced Java and C++ developer for its market pricing and volatility management team in Zurich on an 80 to 100 percent contract via a payroll partner, with immediate start for 12 months and a possible extension. You will design, build and maintain low latency systems for FX options, FX rates and derivatives, collaborating with traders and quants. Key tasks include developing Java services, evolving existing software, providing third level support and on-call duty, and liaising with stakeholders. To apply, tailor your CV to show FX product experience, Java 11+, Spring, TDD, microservices, Docker/Kubernetes, and Oracle/Hibernate; emphasize autonomous delivery, collaboration, security and DevOps practices.
At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together.
We are seeking an experienced Java and or C++ developer to join our market pricing and volatility management team. You will design, build, and enhance mission-critical systems for FX Options, FX Rates, Structured Products, and Derivatives, working in close collaboration with traders, quants, and business analysts to deliver robust, low-latency solutions in Java and C++.YOUR CHALLENGE
Development of services for trading tools in Java
Maintaining and continuously improving existing software
Designing and integrating solutions to meet new business requirements
Providing third level support and user training
Liaising with key business and IT stakeholders
On-call duty
YOUR PROFILE
Deep understanding of financial products, particularly FX options and FX rates, combined with a solid grasp of banking systems (trading, core banking, market data, pricing)
5+ years of software development experience in Java (including Java 11+), with proven expertise in Spring Framework, JMS, JPA, Maven, and TDD using JUnit/Mockito
Hands-on experience building scalable banking/trading applications within Agile/SAFe environments, supported by strong architectural and solution design skills
Proficient in messaging technologies (IBM MQ, ActiveMQ), message formats (JSON, Thrift), and integration of financial market data feeds
Experienced in microservices architectures and containerization using Docker and Kubernetes, along with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Grafana, Octopus)
Skilled in relational database design and development using Oracle, Hibernate, and JDBC
Familiar with security best practices, DevOps culture, observability, capacity management, and full lifecycle development activities
Collaborative developer with experience in pair/mob programming, constructive code reviews, and agile team dynamics
Highly self-motivated, structured, and results-driven—able to deliver complex technical changes autonomously in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science; ideally complemented by financial product training and a proactive, team-oriented mindset
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