* Design and evolve robust distributed systems, balancing scalability, latency, consistency, and fault tolerance
* Apply distributed systems principles (e.g. consistency models, idempotency, back‑pressure, resiliency patterns) to real‑world financial workloads
* Develop and maintain high‑performance backend services and APIs using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot
* Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks through profiling, benchmarking, and load testing
* Integrate complex financial platforms and third‑party services, ensuring correctness, data integrity, and operational resilience
* Design reliable messaging and integration flows using JPA, JDBC templates, JMS, and event‑driven patterns
* Code Quality and Best Practices: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to industry best practices, including code reviews, testing, and CI/CD
* Apply financial‑grade engineering principles (auditability, security, controlled change)
* Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications and deliverables
Must-have criteria
* Languages & Platforms: Java (Core Java, Collections, JSON, JDBC), Spring Framework, Spring Boot
* Databases & Messaging: JPA, JDBC, relational databases, JMS
* Security: OAuth2, API security, IAM concepts
* Strong code review practices and pride in code quality
* Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure
* Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerisation (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
* Previous experience in the financial industry is a plus
* Willingness to collaborate in a global team with members in Zurich and Singapore
* Strong ownership mindset with focus on business impact and reliability
* Analytical problem‑solver with a performance‑ and quality‑driven approach
* Team player with the ability to work in an agile environment
Nice-to-have criteria
* Problem‑solving mindset, strong teamwork orientation, and experience thriving in agile project settings
* Financial sector exposure is advantageous
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