Backend Developer

Job description

Tasks

• Development, maintenance and testing of software modules to ensure optimal functionality and performance of production and pre-production systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver innovative and high-quality software solutions
• Development of new requirements, design of innovative solutions and implementation of these
• First or second level support for the business and other stakeholders as required

Focal points and responsibilities

Backend development

• Development and maintenance of backend services and APIs with Java or C#
• Optimizing server-side performance and ensuring data integrity and security

System integration

• Integration of different financial systems and third-party services to ensure smooth data flow and interoperability

Code quality and best practices

• Writing clean, maintainable and efficient code in compliance with industry standards
• Implementation of code reviews, tests and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD)

Troubleshooting and support

• Diagnosis and solution of technical problems in the entire stack
• Support for development and production environments

Front-end development

• Contribution to the creation of responsive and user-friendly interfaces with ReactJS (or similar)

Regulatory responsibilities and risk management

• Demonstrate appropriate values and behaviors, including standards of conduct and risk behavior, risk management, conflicts of interest, competence and continuous professional development

Requirements

Personal and social

• Ability to work independently and in a global team environment
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Strong command of the English language, both written and spoken

Professional and technical

• Relevant higher education and professional background with 10+ years of experience in software development, including 6 years as a backend developer
• Experience in the financial industry
• Proficiency in at least one of the following: C#, Java, C++
• Good knowledge of microservices, patterns and frameworks (e.g. reactive extensions)
• Good knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
• Good knowledge of REST/AMIs, JSON and GraphQL
• Good command of the English language
• Ability to work in an agile environment
• Willingness to work in a global team with members in Singapore and Switzerland
• Good knowledge of current JavaScript/NodeJS frameworks (ReactJS) and technologies (TypeScript) is an advantage
• Good knowledge of Git
• Familiarity with GraphQL is a plus
• Familiarity with middleware technologies and/or package managers (e.g. Hibernate, NPM) is a plus
• Familiarity with cloud-based development, ideally in application containers such as AWS Lambda

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