Avaloq Technical Developer

Academic Work; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Work in Zurich seeks an Avaloq Technical Developer to join the bank's core technology team. You will configure and enhance Avaloq Core components, focusing on parameterisation and customization to meet business needs.

You will develop with Avaloq Script, PL/SQL and SQL, owning components through their lifecycle while supporting testing, releases, and STEX trading workflows.

Qualifications

• Avaloq certification is required (ACCP / Avaloq Certified Customization Professional or comparable).
• Hands-on experience with Avaloq Core, including parameterisation or customization.
• Experience with Avaloq Script, PL/SQL and SQL.
• Technical or quantitative education in Computer Science/Software Engineering.
• Professional English language proficiency.
• Willingness to relocate to Zurich, Switzerland.

Responsibilities

• Configure and adapt Avaloq Core components based on business and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain Avaloq functionality using Avaloq Script, PL/SQL and related technologies.
• Take responsibility for assigned Avaloq components throughout their lifecycle.
• Analyze technical issues, implement fixes and support testing and releases.
• Build knowledge of STEX, trading workflows, order processing and related securities components.

Skills

Avaloq Core experience

English proficiency

Willingness to relocate

Education

Avaloq certification (ACCP / Avaloq Certified Customization Professional)

Technical or quantitative education in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Avaloq Script

PL/SQL

SQL

Job description

Are you at the beginning of your Avaloq career, already certified and have gained your first hands-on experience with Avaloq parameterisation? Then I have an interesting opportunity for you in Zurich with a private bank.

The bank is an established Swiss private bank with an international environment and a strong focus on wealth management. The technology team is currently developing and improving several areas of its Avaloq Core Banking Platform, including trading and securities-related components.

About the role

As an Avaloq Technical Developer, you will work directly on Avaloq Core, take responsibility for assigned components and gradually develop deeper expertise in trading and STEX.

• Avaloq Parameterisation – Configure and adapt Avaloq Core components based on business and technical requirements.
• Development – Develop 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 & Troubleshooting – Analyse technical issues, implement fixes and support testing and releases.
• Trading & STEX – Build your knowledge of STEX, trading workflows, order processing and related securities components.

Must-Haves

• Avaloq certification, for example ACCP / Avaloq Certified Customization Professional, Certified Avaloq Professional or a comparable Avaloq technical certification.
• First hands-on experience working with Avaloq Core, ideally including parameterisation or customization.
• Basic experience with Avaloq Script, PL/SQL, SQL or comparable development technologies.
• Technical or quantitative education, ideally in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering or a related field.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Willingness to relocate to Zurich / Switzerland if not already based there.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with STEX / Stacks or other trading and securities-related Avaloq components.
• Understanding of order management, transaction processing or securities trading.
• Experience with additional Avaloq modules beyond Payments.
• Previous experience in banking, wealth management or financial services.
• Strategic European Projects: Key involvement in major multi-year implementation projects across international locations (UK, Germany, Switzerland).
• Highly Stable Team Culture: Integration into an exceptionally stable, collaborative, and multicultural squad with flat hierarchies and zero micromanagement.
• Structured Onboarding & Growth: Comprehensive 2-3 week coaching phase with gradual integration into strategic initiatives and continuous internal development opportunities.

Our recruitment process

• Online Logic and Personality Test
• Online interview with our Recruitment Team
• Online interview with the Hiring Managers