Software Engineer Java Backend Platforms Security

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Swissquote seeks a Software Engineer for the Platforms Security team to deliver Java backends for web and mobile authentication, 2FA, and third‑party integrations. Bring 5+ years' Java experience with Maven, Spring, Hibernate, REST, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Tomcat, databases; Git, Kibana, Grafana, and event‑driven architectures. You’ll design secure systems aligned with KYC and security best practices, collaborate with product owners and designers, and explore AI‑enabled tooling. Strengths: TDD with TestNG or WireMock, Agile teamwork, problem solving, and clear communication. English required, French a plus. To apply, tailor your CV with security projects, quantify impact, show collaboration, and highlight readiness to grow in a fast paced environment. Onsite in Gland, full-time.

Company Description

At Swissquote, we’re all in.
All in to shake things up. All in to build the bank people actually want to use. All in to make finance less boring — and a lot more powerful.

We’re Switzerland’s leading digital bank — 1,400+ people across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, building real financial solutions for over a million clients worldwide. From trading and investing to everyday banking, we cover the full picture. We move fast, but we build things we’re genuinely proud of. Have a look behind the scenes by checking Humans of Swissquote on Instagram.

Growing fast creates room. Room to try things, own things, and grow at a pace most places can’t offer. Whether you like the spotlight or prefer to just put your head down and do great work, there’s space for both here.

We’ve ditched the dress code — but never the chance to celebrate. Big win or small, we make it count. The kind of place where the atmosphere takes care of itself.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success.

Feeling it? It’s a good start. Apply.

Job Description

We are seeking a Software Engineer who is passionate about delivering high-quality software. If you see yourself as a Craftsman who enjoys designing, brainstorming, reviewing and testing, then this is the right place for you!

As a Software Engineer on the Platforms Security team, you will develop and maintain software systems focused on Web and Mobile Authentication mecanisms, 2fa and third party integration. Security is at the heart of what we do — you will contribute to building secure, resilient systems that protect user identities, enforce access controls, and uphold the highest standards of data integrity. You will interact with product owners, designers, IT and other software engineers to deliver reliable and high-quality platform solutions.

What will you do here?

• Actively participate in the development of our security scope by creating efficient and reliable code
• Collaborate closely with product owners and designers to understand requirements, discuss solutions and translate their needs into robust implementations
• Keep yourself up-to-date on cutting-edge technologies — including AI-powered development tools and practices — and actively contribute to the technical direction of the team
• Explore and integrate AI capabilities where relevant to improve platform services, developer productivity or user experience
• Contribute to the design and implementation of secure systems ensuring compliance with KYC regulations and security best practices
• Coordinate and organize product evolution and delivery
• Provide support on the applications to our internal and external users
• Use modern test frameworks to ensure the quality of the applications

Qualifications

• A degree in computer science or equivalent
• Min 5 years of experience in development of production-ready applications
• Experience in Java development and willingness to learn open source frameworks such as Maven, Spring and Hibernate
• Knowledge of RESTful services
• Knowledge of Linux, Docker, Jenkins, Tomcat, Kubernetes, Sonar and Databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, Redis)
• Knowledge of Git version control system
• Familiar or willing to work with Kibana and Grafana
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures
• Familiar or willing to work with test-driven development: TestNG, Wiremock, etc.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Good communication skills, team player, rigorous and autonomous
• Familiarity with security standards and protocols (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, PKI, etc.) is a plus
• Fluent in English, French is an asset
• Experience with React or frontend development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript) is a plus