Front Arena Upgrade Expert (100%) - Contract

About the role

Julius Baer is hiring a Front Arena Upgrade Expert (100%, f/m/d) in Zurich on a 12-month contract through its external payroll partner, with an immediate start and possible extension. The role leads, tests and deploys robust functionalities across the Front Arena landscape.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, test and deploy robust functionalities integrated across the Front Arena landscape.
• Work with Market Risk teams so that all risk reports are delivered with the new Front Arena version.
• Carry out end-to-end testing of critical Front Arena services to ensure high availability and minimal production downtime.
• Review work to maintain quality, security and alignment with architectural standards.
• Identify and implement system improvements during the upgrade to improve performance, scalability and operational resilience.
• Contribute to change and release management in an agile (SAFe) delivery framework.
• Act in line with ethical conduct, risk discipline and regulatory compliance.

Required profile

• More than 20 years of hands-on Front Arena experience in a similar role and deep understanding of the Front Arena landscape.
• Solid understanding of capital markets, especially structured products and equity derivatives.
• Proven ability to lead teams and strong self-motivation to drive change.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.