Senior Front Arena Developer 100%

Experis Switzerland; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Experis Switzerland is seeking an experienced Front Arena specialist to implement and extend risk/valuation features. You will own end-to-end delivery across trading and back-office ecosystems, ensure high availability, and drive continuous improvements in a SAFe/Agile environment.

The role requires deep Front Arena knowledge (AEL/ACM/ADFL), capital markets expertise, and a proven ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders in a fast-paced setting in Zurich.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in Front Arena roles supporting trading, mid-office, valuation, and risk.
• 8+ years of hands-on development with Front Arena AEL, ACM, and ADFL (all three required).
• Solid understanding of capital markets, particularly structured products and equity derivatives.
• In-depth knowledge of financial product lifecycles (e.g., cash flows, corporate actions, expiries).
• Practical experience with Front Arena data models, workflows, and component interactions.
• Experience working in agile teams using tools such as Git or Bitbucket.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
• Comfortable working under pressure, with strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise dynamically.
• Willingness to work on public Swiss/Zurich holidays where foreign markets are open (e.g. Aug 1st).

Aufgaben

• Customise and extend the Front Arena platform to deliver new risk and valuation capabilities.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust functionalities integrated across trading and back-office ecosystems.
• Ensure end-to-to-end ownership of critical services, guaranteeing high availability and minimal production downtime.
• Lead integration efforts between Front Arena and upstream/downstream systems (pricing, market data, risk engines).
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve complex production incidents efficiently.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to uphold quality, security, and alignment with architectural standards.
• Identify and implement system improvements to boost performance, scalability, and operational resilience.
• Contribute to change and release management processes within an agile (SAFe) delivery framework.
• Uphold ethical conduct, risk discipline, and compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.

Kenntnisse

Front Arena expertise (AEL/ACM/ADFL)

Capital markets knowledge

Financial product lifecycles

Front Arena data models/workflows

Agile / SAFe experience

Communication with stakeholders

Tools

Git/Bitbucket

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Zurich
Start date: immediately
Duration: 12 months - with possibility of extension

Key Responsibilities

• Customise and extend the Front Arena platform to deliver new risk and valuation capabilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust functionalities integrated across trading and back-office ecosystems

• Ensure end-to-to-end ownership of critical services, guaranteeing high availability and minimal production downtime

• Lead integration efforts between Front Arena and upstream/downstream systems (pricing, market data, risk engines)

• Perform root cause analysis and resolve complex production incidents efficiently

• Conduct thorough code reviews to uphold quality, security, and alignment with architectural standards

• Identify and implement system improvements to boost performance, scalability, and operational resilience

• Contribute to change and release management processes within an agile (SAFe) delivery framework

• Uphold ethical conduct, risk discipline, and compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Front Arena roles supporting trading, mid-office, valuation, and risk

• 8+ years of hands-on development with Front Arena AEL, ACM, and ADFL (all three required)

• Solid understanding of capital markets, particularly structured products and equity derivatives

• In-depth knowledge of financial product lifecycles (e.g., cash flows, corporate actions, expiries)

• Practical experience with Front Arena data models, workflows, and component interactions

• Experience working in agile teams using tools such as Git or Bitbucket

• Proven ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders

• Comfortable working under pressure, with strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise dynamically

• Willingness to work on public Swiss/Zurich holidays where foreign markets are open (e.g. Aug 1st)

Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from EU citizens or holders of valid working permit in Switzerland.

Experis® is a global leader in IT professional resourcing, permanent recruitment, project solutions, and managed services. With over 25 years of experience in Switzerland and offices in Zürich, Basel, and Geneva, we connect top IT talent with leading companies. Our mission is to help professionals unlock their potential and thrive in dynamic, future-ready careers.