Senior Software Engineer – Digital Assets Custody
Company Description
Building the bank of tomorrow takes more than skills. It means combining our differences to imagine, discuss, code, develop, test, learn…and celebrate every step together. Share our vibes? Join Swissquote to unleash your potential. We are the Swiss Leader in Online Banking and we provide trading, investing and banking services to +650’000 clients through our performant and secured digital platforms. Our +1200 employees work in a flexible way, without dress code and in multicultural teams. By having a huge impact on the industry, they are growing their skills portfolio and boosting their career in a fast-paced environment. Join our 340 software engineers to challenge the code and bring your expertise on cutting-edge Fintech projects such as eTrading, eForex, cryptocurrencies, the Yuh app and more. Our Tech stack is 100% Cobol free! See: Java, Spring, Hibernate, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Docker, Kubernetes... and we always try to find the best tools for the right needs.
Job Description
* Participate actively in the design, development, and delivery of backend services for custody, wallets, staking, and liquidity management (mainly in Java / Spring Boot).
* Act as a coordination point within the team: clarify requirements, track progress, and ensure consistency between product, engineering, and external vendors.
* Translate evolving business and regulatory needs into clear and actionable technical tasks.
* Collaborate closely with Compliance, Risk, and ALM to anticipate regulatory impacts on existing systems and propose pragmatic technical solutions.
* Maintain alignment with external partners (custodians, staking providers, blockchain analytics vendors) to ensure successful integrations and smooth operations.
* Support project planning and delivery follow-up in collaboration with the Program Manager and Product Owners.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of internal tools, documentation, and delivery processes.
* Maintain a strong focus on quality, security, and operational reliability of the custody systems.
Qualifications
* 5+ years of experience in backend software engineering, ideally within a banking, fintech, or digital assets environment.
* Strong command of Java (Spring Boot), REST APIs, and SQL.
* Solid understanding of software lifecycle management and collaborative delivery in multi-stakeholder environments.
* Proven ability to coordinate between teams, manage evolving requirements, and maintain alignment in dynamic or regulated contexts.
* Excellent communication and analytical skills — able to challenge and clarify complex functional or regulatory topics.
* Interest or experience in digital assets, blockchain technologies, or staking infrastructure.
* Fluent in English (French is an asset).
Additional Information
You’ll contribute directly to the foundation of Swissquote’s digital asset infrastructure, working at the crossroads of technology, regulation, and innovation. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer who enjoys technical work but thrives in environments where coordination, adaptability, and clarity are just as essential as code quality.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Banking
Location: Gland, Vaud, Switzerland
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