Backend Developer 100% (f/m/d) - (Contract through our external payroll partner with immediate start until 30.09.2027 with possible extension)

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. We are seeking a highly skilled backend developer to join our dynamic team at a leading financial institution. The developer shall be part of the global CoE Software Solutions team within Markets IT based in Zürich. YOUR CHALLENGE Develop, enhance, and maintain mission-critical financial platforms with focus on performance, security, and scalability Work extensively in C# or Java, leveraging strong typing and static language principles for robust solutions Drive containerization initiatives using Kubernetes to modernize application architecture Build and optimize backend services and APIs, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and data integrity Collaborate closely with traders, business stakeholders, and developers to gather requirements and deliver innovative features Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, PI planning, and cross-location team alignment within Markets Ensure code quality and ownership through peer reviews, testing, CI/CD pipelines, and adherence to best practices Integrate core systems with third-party services, enabling seamless data exchange across platforms Provide responsive first-line support and troubleshooting across development and production environments Contribute to front-end improvements using JavaScript and React (a strong advantage, though not required) Champion risk awareness and compliance — meeting internal controls, regulatory standards, and secure coding practices Foster collaboration across time zones, supporting a culture of shared learning, feedback, and high-performing teamwork YOUR PROFILE Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field; 10+ years of software development experience, including 5+ years in backend development Expert proficiency in C# within large-scale, enterprise-grade systems; solid experience in Java (plus) Deep hands-on experience with MS SQL Server and MongoDB, including performance tuning, query optimization, and data modelling Strong background in event-driven architectures using RabbitMQ, and building high-performance APIs via gRPC and GraphQL Proven experience in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) environments, collaborating with global teams across time zones (e.g., Switzerland and Singapore) Skilled in cloud-native development on Microsoft Azure, including Docker, Kubernetes, and managed services (App Services, Functions, Service Bus) Committed to software excellence – experienced in code reviews, CI/CD, and enforcing engineering best practices Desirable qualifications: Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend tooling (npm/yarn, Webpack) for full-stack contributions Experience with WPF for building complex desktop applications Background in the financial services sector, with understanding of regulatory, security, and low-latency requirements We 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. The international reference in wealth management Julius Baer is the leading Swiss wealth management group. We focus on servicing and advising sophisticated private clients from around the world, taking into account what truly matters to them – in their business and personal life, today and for future generations. Headquartered in Zurich, we are present in around 60 locations worldwide, including Bangkok, Dubai, Dublin, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, Monaco, Mumbai, Santiago de Chile, Shanghai, Singapore, Tel Aviv, and Tokyo. Why join Julius Baer? At Julius Baer our employees enjoy the benefits of a global company with the support and collegiality of a much smaller one. We are growing quickly, but we remain dedicated to maintaining our accessible structure with flat hierarchies, and approachable and supportive leaders. With offices around the world, we offer an international and stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with a diverse team of highly motivated colleagues, bringing the best of the bank to our clients. Our core values of Care, Passion, and Excellence define the tone of how we interact with each other and our partners. Committed to your success Whether nurturing young talent with our renowned apprentice scheme, enabling ambitious university graduates to put theory into practice with our Graduate Programme, or providing first-class opportunities for experienced professionals, we look after our employees. We believe in continuous learning as a company and as individuals, which is why we put a focus on the health and well-being of our employees and offer flexible working options, a wide array of benefits, and extensive career development programmes. For more information visit www.juliusbaer.com or contact us via the Contact Form. For recruiting agents, please see the additional information here.