Avaloq Technical Developer

About the role

An established Swiss private bank with an international environment and a strong focus on wealth management is looking for an Avaloq Technical Developer in Zurich. The technology team is developing and improving parts of its Avaloq Core Banking Platform, including trading and securities-related components. The role suits someone who is already certified in Avaloq and has gained first hands-on experience with Avaloq parameterisation.

Key responsibilities

• Avaloq parameterisation: configure and adapt Avaloq Core components according to business and technical requirements.
• Development: build and maintain Avaloq functionality using Avaloq Script, PL/SQL and related technologies.
• Component ownership: take responsibility for assigned Avaloq components and support them throughout their lifecycle.
• Testing and troubleshooting: analyse technical issues, implement fixes and support testing and releases.
• Trading and STEX: build knowledge of STEX, trading workflows, order processing and related securities components.

Required profile

• Avaloq certification such as ACCP, Certified Avaloq Professional or a comparable technical certification.
• First hands-on experience with Avaloq Core, ideally including parameterisation or customisation.
• Technical or quantitative education, ideally in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Willingness to relocate to Zurich / Switzerland if not already based there.

Required skills

• Avaloq Script, PL/SQL, SQL or comparable development technologies.
• Nice to have: experience with STEX / Stacks or other trading and securities components, understanding of order management and securities trading, experience with additional Avaloq modules beyond Payments, and previous experience in banking, wealth management or financial services.

What we offer

• Strategic European projects: key involvement in multi-year implementation projects across the UK, Germany and Switzerland.
• Stable team culture: a collaborative, multicultural squad with flat hierarchies and no micromanagement.
• Structured onboarding and growth: a 2-3 week coaching phase with gradual integration and continuous internal development opportunities.

The recruitment process includes an online logic and personality test, a first phone call, two online interviews with the recruitment team and hiring managers, and an on-site meet and greet.