Senior Front-End Developer 100% (f/m/d) - (Contract through our external payroll partner, starting immediately for 12 months, with the possibility of extension)

Job Title

Senior Front-End Developer 100% (f/m/d) - (Contract through our external payroll partner, starting immediately for 12 months, with the possibility of extension)

Location

Zurich

Employment Type

Full-time

Role Overview

You will serve as a senior key person on our Front Arena team, responsible for the integration and maintenance of the Front Arena systems, ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of complex financial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Production Ownership
• Lead integration efforts between Front Arena and upstream/downstream systems (pricing, market data, risk engines)
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve complex production incidents efficiently
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure quality, security, and compliance with established standards
• Identify and implement system improvements to enhance performance, scalability, and operational resilience
• Contribute to change and release management processes within an agile (SAFe or similar) delivery framework
• Uphold ethical conduct, risk discipline, and compliance with all applicable regulatory and internal governance requirements

Your Profile

• 10+ years of experience in front-office roles supporting trading, mid-office, and risk management teams
• 8+ years of hands-on development experience with Front Arena AEL, ACM, and ADFL (all three required)
• A solid understanding of capital markets, particularly structured products and equity derivatives (common structures, settlement procedures, expiries)
• In-depth knowledge of financial product lifecycles (e.g., cash flows, corporate actions, and risk management)