Senior Software Engineer – Trading

Swissblock Technologies

Senior Software Engineer developing institutional trading infrastructure at Swissblock. Collaborating with traders and compliance experts to deliver technical solutions from concept to production.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeBaar • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in trading system development and operation, with a strong foundation in Python and Go programming. Possesses a deep understanding of the trade lifecycle and regulatory requirements within traditional finance.

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Trading System DevelopmentPython ProgrammingGo ProgrammingFinancial Instruments KnowledgeRegulated Institutional Environment

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Hard Skills

AlgorithmsData StructuresComplexity AnalysisSoftware DesignPost-Trade ProcessingREST APIWebsocketMessage BrokersDatabase ManagementUnix Based Systems

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsInitiativeCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesContainerized EnvironmentsRelational DatabasesNoSQL DatabasesTime Series Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

B.Sc. in Computer SciencePhysicsApplied Mathematics

Industry Keywords

Traditional FinanceFXEquitiesRatesTrade LifecycleOrder ManagementExecutionRegulatory Workflows

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GoKafkaKubernetesNoSQLPythonUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Proactively engage with traders, portfolio managers, operations, risk and compliance to gather, analyze and challenge requirements
Conduct workload and complexity assessments
Design, plan and implement new trading system components in Python and Go
Maintain, operate and enhance the existing production trading infrastructure
Drive and track progress of architectural changes from concept to production
Support post-trade reporting, regulatory workflows and operational processes
Shape the technical direction of new services and initiatives
Apply and continuously deepen knowledge of financial instruments, market structure and regulation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in trading system development and operation in traditional finance (FX, equities or rates)
B.Sc. in Computer Science or similar (e.g. Physics or Applied Mathematics) with software engineering involved
Hands-on senior level experience in Python and/or Go; strong motivation to become proficient in both
Deep understanding of the trade lifecycle: order management, execution, post-trade processing and reporting
Background in a regulated institutional environment
Algorithms, data structures, complexity analysis and software design
Unix based systems, containerized environments and Kubernetes
Working experience with databases: relational, NoSQL and time series
REST API, Websocket and message brokers (e.g. Kafka, NATS, Pub/Sub)
Proficient written and verbal communication in English
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven self-starter who takes initiative on ambiguous problems and coordinates effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Consistently high standards for code quality and system reliability, with curiosity and commitment to ongoing learning

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unique opportunity to build and own institutional trading infrastructure end-to-end, in a lean team without the bureaucracy of a large bank
Self-funded and already profitable international company in a future-proof market
Great culture and team spirit with flat hierarchy
Hybrid working model with office in Zug, Switzerland
Competitive compensation scheme with an annual bonus
25 days of annual leave, pension, insurance and regular company events