Java/C++ Software Developer, focus FX trading platforms 100% (f/m/d)
Bank Julius Bär & Co. AG
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:20 August 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join Julius Baer, a leader in wealth management, shaping the future! Enjoy an empowering environment with opportunities for growth.
Tasks
- Develop trading tools in Java and C++, enhancing existing software.
- Design solutions to meet evolving business needs and provide support.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and participate in on-call duty.
Skills
- 5+ years in object-oriented programming, especially in banking applications.
- Strong understanding of financial products like FX Options and Rates.
- Experience with microservices and messaging systems.
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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.
At Julius Baer, we go beyond managing wealth—we create value beyond wealth, guided by our core values of Passion, Care, Excellence.
As a global leader in private banking, we combine Swiss precision with bold innovation to deliver bespoke solutions for clients worldwide—and at the heart of this mission lies Markets IT, where technology meets the fast-moving world of finance.
We are seeking a seasoned and driven Software Developer with deep expertise in investment banking, trading systems, or front-office environments, to play a pivotal role in shaping the technology that powers our Sales & Trading desks.
This is no conventional development role—it sits at the critical intersection of high-performance computing and sophisticated financial markets, where your code directly impacts multi-million-dollar trading decisions in real time.
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++.
With full ownership of the software lifecycle—from requirements gathering to deployment and on-call support—you will drive innovation through modern architectures like microservices, Kubernetes, and event-driven messaging, while ensuring resilience, scalability, and compliance in a demanding regulatory landscape.
We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just write code but truly understands the financial logic behind it—someone with over five years of experience in object-oriented development, a strong grasp of trading workflows, and a proven ability to thrive in agile, high-pressure environments.
If you have a passion for financial engineering, a flair for problem-solving, and the drive to excel in a culture that values technical mastery and collaborative ownership, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact. Join us in redefining the future of wealth management—where exceptional technology fuels exceptional results.
YOUR CHALLENGE
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Development of services for the trading tools in JAVA and C++
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Maintaining and continuously improving existing software
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Designing and integrating solutions to meet new business requirements
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Providing third level support and user training
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Liaising with key business and IT stakeholders
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On-call duty
YOUR PROFILE
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Very good understanding of financial products, especially FX Options and FX Rates
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5+ years of experience in Object-oriented Programming in Java and ideally also C++
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3+ years of working experience in developing banking applications, preferable for trading
Additional or Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience in messaging (IBM MQ, Active MQ) and message formats (JSON, Thrift)
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Knowledge of financial market data and data feeds
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Experience with microservices platforms (Kubernetes, Docker, Helm Charts ..)
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Hands-on experience in Core Java, Spring Framework, JMS, JPA, Maven, Octopus, Visual C++, QT, and related utilities/libraries
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Experience in modelling relational databases, Oracle, Hibernate, JDBC
Education and soft skills:
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University or FH degree in Computer Science
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Training in Financial Products
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English is a must
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German is nice to have
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