Senior System Software Engineer

Project description

Join a mission‑critical portfolio management platform team within a leading Swiss investment bank. You will contribute to a mature, high‑performance production system and help elevate team efficiency through shared tools and best practices.

Responsibilities

• - Develop, enhance, and maintain core components of a Linux‑first portfolio management platform. - Implement automation solutions to improve system reliability, performance, and operational efficiency. - Collaborate closely with senior engineers, follow established direction, and deliver high‑quality, well‑tested code. - Contribute ideas and improvements while supporting team standards, workflows, and engineering practices. - Participate in continuous improvement of the platform.

SKILLS

Must have

• - 3-5 years of experience in software development - Strong Linux engineering background with a focus on automation and system-level problem solving. - Hands‑on experience with C++ and Python - Experience working with mature, large‑scale systems and delivering reliable, incremental improvements. - Familiarity with QT - Ability to take direction well, follow established processes, and execute tasks with consistency and ownership. - Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset suited for mission‑critical financial systems.

Nice to have

- Experience in fintech, trading, or portfolio management platforms or strong interest in this domain - Knowledge of distributed systems, performance tuning, or low‑latency engineering. - Understanding of software design patterns and best practices for high‑availability systems.