Python Software Developer

ISP Group; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ISP Group in Zurich is seeking an experienced Python backend developer to join a small, high-performing IT team. You will design, develop, test, and maintain internal business applications. Responsibilities include API and integration development, enabling product onboarding, lifecycle management, and secure automation across payments and trade processing.

On-site presence is required. Candidates should have 3+ years Python backend experience, SQL (PostgreSQL), Docker, and Microsoft Azure;

Qualifications

• Financial services experience.
• 3+ years in Python backend development with some exposure to frontend.
• Has worked with SQL with some exposure to Postgres Databases.
• Docker and Containerization.
• Microsoft Azure (Function Apps, App Service, Blob Storage, Key Containers, IAM, Managed Identities).
• IaaS and PaaS solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain internal business applications.
• Build solutions that support ISP's core business processes including product onboarding, lifecycle management, trade processing, payments processing.
• Design and develop APIs and integration services; integrate with third‑party platforms.
• Provide third-line support for internally developed applications and troubleshoot incidents.
• Apply secure development practices; ensure compliance and logging/auditability.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and support knowledge transfer.

Skills

Python backend

SQL

Docker

Azure

IaaS/PaaS

Tools

PostgreSQL

Job description

WE DO NOT CONSIDER APPLICATIONS VIA LINKEDIN.

ALL APPPLICATIONS HAVE TO BE FILED VIA OUR CAREER-WEBSITE.

ISP is looking for a highly motivated & loyal team player.

We are a privately-owned group, established in 1993, FINMA regulated, and specialized in Fixed Income and Structured Products, as well as AMCs. We offer tailor-made Paying Agent, Placement Agent, Digital Assets and Wealth & Asset Management services to our international clients. Our people and their combined skills, characters, and experiences represent our greatest assets. ISP Group is home to a team of over 100 highly qualified and motivated experts, split over 6 locations in 4 countries, focused and dedicated to helping our clients reach their individual financial goals.

You will be joining a small but highly productive IT Team consisting of four professionals covering the full-service range for our local as well as satellite offices across Europe, Middle East & Asia. The position is newly created to develop in-house software applications, to improve business process automation, reduce risks, and create new business opportunities that supportour strategic growth objectives. The place of work for this position is Zurich, and you will work closely alongside various business stakeholders, operations teams, product specialists, and IT colleagues to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions across ISP Group. We prefer on-site presence throughout for this position.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Application Development

• Design, develop, test, and maintain internal business applications
• Build solutions that support ISP's core business processes including:
• Product onboarding
• Product lifecycle management
• Trade processing
• Payments processing
• Develop high-quality, maintainable, and secure software solutions
• Ensure all solutions meet agreed business requirements and quality standards

API & Integration Development

• Design and develop APIs and integration services
• Integrate internal applications with third-party platforms and service providers
• Maintain and support existing integrations across business and technology platforms
• Improve operational efficiency through automation and straight through processing

Product Engineering

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and business Analysts to understand requirements and translate them into technology solutions.
• Participate in solution architecture discussions.
• Deliver new features and enhancements to existing applications.
• Support the organization's growth initiatives through technology innovation.

Application Support & Operations

• Provide third-line support for internally developed applications.
• Troubleshoot production incidents and resolve application defects.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure applications remain reliable and secure.

Security & Compliance

• Apply secure development practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Ensure solutions comply with ISP policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support audit, risk, and compliance activities where required.
• Maintain appropriate logging, monitoring, and auditability within applications.

Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Document solution designs, architectures, and support procedures.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing within the IT team.
• Support business users through training and knowledge transfer activities.

We are looking for candidates fitting below requirements:

• Financial services experience
• 3+ years in Python backend development with some exposure to frontend
• Has worked with SQL with some exposure to Postgres Databases
• Docker and Containerization
• Microsoft Azure (Function Apps, App Service, Blob Storage, Key Containers, IAM, Managed Identities)
• Iaas and Paas solutions

Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have):

• Wealth management or asset management experience.
• Securities, structured products, or fund administration knowledge.
• Exposure to regulatory environments
• Integration of third‑party financial platforms and services.
• Has worked with AI enterprise solutions

To be successful in this position requires excellent self‑management skills, with an ability to deliver high‑quality output even under challenging circumstances. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in IT operations and system administration, with proven expertise in building scalable, secure, and maintainable applications. A solid understanding of software engineering best practices, testing, CI/CD, APIs, databases, and cloud‑native technologies is essential, along with experience delivering production‑grade solutions.Beyond technical skills, the candidate is highly analytical, learns quickly, and consistently delivers high‑quality results with minimal wasted effort. They combine strong attention to detail with an understanding of the bigger picture, demonstrate integrity and accountability, communicate openly and honestly, and effectively prioritize and organize their work. A proactive, persistent mindset and willingness to go the extra mile to achieve goals are key to success in this role.

At ISP, you will work alongside motivated colleagues engaging in constructive teamwork. You will benefit from an entrepreneurial and challenging environment with a focus on innovation and high‑performance culture. You will have the opportunity to work within a high‑impact IT team while shaping and building automation capabilities from the ground up. This role enables a key contribution to IT strategy, helping drive the future of the technology landscape, and offers exposure to modern cloud and DevOps practices. You will collaborate closely with global teams in an environment that promotes knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

We offer an attractive remuneration scheme with high flexibility and independence. Our offices in Zurich are in walking distance of the lake in the vibrant Seefeld area. This position requires on‑site presence.