Senior Software Engineer - Quantitative Trading Systems

Our client is a forward-thinking financial services institution headquartered in Zurich, known for combining modern technology with a highly collaborative culture. The company operates with lean structures, short decision-making paths, and a strong commitment to innovation in banking operations. Employees benefit from an environment that values expertise, initiative, and continuous learning while maintaining a stable and well-established market presence.

Role Overview
As a Senior Software Engineer in the Quantitative Trading Systems team, you will contribute to the design, development, and continuous improvement of a large-scale automation platform used to structure, price, and issue financial products globally. You will work with a modern technology stack built on .NET, event-driven messaging, containerized deployments, and advanced monitoring frameworks. The role involves close collaboration with quantitative specialists, risk management teams, and trading desks to ensure the reliability and performance of a mission-critical environment operating across Europe and Asia.

Key Responsibilities
In this position, you will design and develop software solutions that directly support trading and product structuring workflows. You will contribute to risk management tools, automated pricing engines, and production-grade system components, all within an agile and DevOps-driven setup.

Your responsibilities include

• Designing, implementing, and testing software for pricing, trading, and product lifecycle automation.
• Developing tools to support risk management, hedging, and intraday monitoring.
• Contributing to an agile development environment embracing DevOps principles.
• Working closely with quantitative analysts, traders, and risk managers on functional and technical enhancements.
• Providing 2nd-level support for critical trading system components.

Your Profile
To succeed in this role, you bring a strong scientific or technical foundation, hands-on software engineering experience, and an interest in quantitative applications. You work comfortably in modern .NET environments and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges. Candidates must hold a valid Swiss work permit or citizenship of an EU/EFTA country.

Additionally

• Academic background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid experience in .NET / C# development.
• Track record of delivering high-quality software, ideally in a financial or quantitative environment.
• Curiosity and creativity in working with modern technologies and distributed architectures.
• Experience with DevOps tooling (e.g., GitOps, Helm, container platforms).
• Strong command of English; German skills are a significant advantage for daily collaboration.

Benefits

The company offers a modern work environment and attractive conditions designed to support both personal development and work-life balance.

• Opportunities for continuous learning through internal and external training programs.
• Flexible working models, including hybrid work options.
• A central Zurich office with modern collaboration spaces.
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
• Additional leave options to support personal needs and work-life balance.
• A culture that promotes teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and cross-functional collaboration.