Java/C++ Software Developer, focus FX trading platforms 100% (f/m/d)

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 CHALLENGEDevelopment of services for the trading tools in JAVA and C++Maintaining and continuously improving existing softwareDesigning and integrating solutions to meet new business requirementsProviding third level support and user trainingLiaising with key business and IT stakeholdersOn-call dutyYOUR PROFILEVery good understanding of financial products, especially FX Options and FX Rates5+ years of experience in Object-oriented Programming in Java and ideally also C++3+ years of working experience in developing banking applications, preferable for tradingAdditional or Preferred Qualifications:Experience in messaging (IBM MQ, Active MQ) and message formats (JSON, Thrift)Knowledge of financial market data and data feedsExperience with microservices platforms (Kubernetes, Docker, Helm Charts ..)Hands-on experience in Core Java, Spring Framework, JMS, JPA, Maven, Octopus, Visual C++, QT, and related utilities/librariesExperience in modelling relational databases, Oracle, Hibernate, JDBCEducation and soft skills:University or FH degree in Computer ScienceTraining in Financial ProductsEnglish is a mustGerman is nice to haveWe are looking forward to receiving your full job application through our online application tool. Further interesting job opportunities can be found on our Career site.Is this not quite what you are looking for? Set up a job alert by creating a candidate account here.