Anonymization Developer

Union Bancaire Privée; Genf; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Bancaire Privée in Geneva, Switzerland is seeking a software engineer to design, implement, and operate enterprise-grade data anonymization and protection services across production databases.

You will build REST API backends for anonymization workflows, automate deployment with PowerShell and Bash, and contribute secure backend code in Java and/or C#. Collaboration with security and data governance teams is essential to enforce masking standards and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience building and operating REST API backends.
• Proficiency in at least two of: Java, C#; scripting in PowerShell and Bash.
• Hands-on with MongoDB, MS SQL Server, Oracle (T-SQL, indexing, PL/SQL).
• Experience integrating backends with databases securely (secrets management, least privilege).
• Familiarity with data anonymization/masking/tokenization concepts and patterns.
• Knowledge of secure software development practices (Kerberos, OWASP, input validation, TLS).
• Comfortable with CI/CD tools and code quality practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate data anonymization services across production databases.
• Develop REST API backends for anonymization workflows and integration with upstream/downstream systems.
• Build automation scripts in PowerShell and Bash for deployment, monitoring, and management of DAP services.
• Contribute to backend services in Java and/or C# with clean, testable, and secure code.
• Integrate with MongoDB, MS SQL Server, and Oracle including schema discovery and rules application.
• Collaborate with security and data governance teams to enforce masking/tokenization standards.
• Implement observability (logging, metrics, tracing) and CI/CD pipelines for reliable delivery.
• Troubleshoot incidents and drive continuous improvements in scalability and reliability.
• Document APIs, runbooks, and operational procedures.

Skills

Ownership mentality

Problem solving

Clear communication

Security awareness

Tools

Java

C#

PowerShell

Bash

OpenAPI/Swagger

OAuth2/OIDC

Kerberos

Azure DevOps

OpenTelemetry

Job description

Mission

• Design, implement, and operate services and tooling for enterprise-grade data anonymization and protection across production databases.
• Develop and maintain REST API backends enabling anonymization workflows and integration with upstream/downstream systems.
• Build automation and operational scripts in PowerShell and Bash to deploy, monitor, and manage DAP services.
• Contribute to backend services and utilities in Java and/or C# with clean, testable, and secure code.
• Integrate with and support multiple database engines (MongoDB, MS SQL Server, Oracle), including schema discovery, profiling, and rules application.
• Collaborate with security, data governance, and application teams to define and enforce data masking/tokenization standards and policies.
• Implement observability (logging, metrics, tracing) and CI/CD pipelines for reliable delivery and operations.
• Troubleshoot incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and drive continuous improvements in scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Document APIs, runbooks, and operational procedures; contribute to knowledge sharing and onboarding materials.

Key Qualifications

• Strong, practical experience building and operating REST API backends (designing endpoints, versioning, authentication/authorization, performance tuning, resilience).
• Hands-on programming in at least two of the following: Java, C#; and scripting proficiency in PowerShell and Bash.
• Solid database fundamentals and hands-on experience with:
  • MongoDB (collections, indexing, aggregation, performance basics)
  • Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL, schema design, indexing strategies)
  • Oracle Database (PL/SQL fundamentals, performance considerations)
• Experience integrating backends with databases securely (connection handling, secrets management, least privilege).
• Familiarity with data anonymization/masking/tokenization concepts and patterns.
• Good understanding of secure software development practices (Kerberos, OWASP, input validation, secrets handling, TLS, logging without leakage).
• Comfortable with CI/CD tools and version control; experience with automated testing and code quality practices.

Nice to Have

• Experience with enterprise data masking/tokenization tools or libraries.
• Knowledge of data governance and privacy frameworks (GDPR, data minimization, DPIA).
• Exposure to event-driven architectures, message queues, or ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Containerization and orchestration (eg Docker/Podman, OpenShift) and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Ansible).
• Observability stacks (Prometheus/Grafana, ELK/EFK, OpenTelemetry).
• Performance profiling and capacity planning for API services and databases.
• Experience in regulated environments (banking/financial services).

Mindset & Soft Skills

• Ownership mentality with a bias for clean, pragmatic solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex, distributed issues.
• Clear communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail in security and compliance.

Our Tech Environment

• Languages: Java, C#
• Scripting: PowerShell, Bash
• Databases: MongoDB, MS SQL Server, Oracle
• APIs: REST-first design, OpenAPI/Swagger, OAuth2/OIDC, Kerberos
• DevOps: Git-based workflows, CI/CD in Azure Dev Ops, containers, observability

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape a bank-wide platform critical to data protection and privacy.
• Collaborative environment with security, data, and platform engineers.
• Professional development, certifications, and training support.
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with industry standards.
• Flexible work practices in a modern engineering environment.

Location

• Swiss Residence : Mandatory

Core Competencies : Adherence to the company’s values: Dedication, Conviction, Agility and Responsibility - Compliance with regulations and internal directives