Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - Junior/Java

Job description

Your team: As a member of the DevOps and QA team, you will be part of a group of highly skilled, motivated and dynamic people that are responsible for a central part of the Avaloq Banking Suite. You will be part of the team responsible for automation and innovation of Shift-Left QA for the Avaloq solution used by banks in the global market. As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will work in close cooperation with Developers, Test Managers, Release Managers, and other key stakeholders with the objective to deliver high-quality Shift-Left automation solutions that meet customer needs and requirements. You will get the opportunity to work with technology stacks including Java, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Gradle, just to name a few. Your tasks: Develop high-quality Java code and maintain robust frameworks and tools for Shift-Left automation, utilizing Java and microservices with REST API for both new features and enhancements. Debug complex software issues and optimize application performance through targeted code improvements and systematic refactoring. Collaborate with product owners to understand and prioritize requirements. Ensure cohesive partnership with configuration specialists and fellow software engineers to meet team standards. Assuming ownership and accountability for specific components of the frameworks and tools. Engaging in collaborative efforts with development teams working on applications and microservices. Operating within an agile environment, contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and methodologies. Requirements: University degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electronics Engineering, or equivalent experience 3+ years of hands-on experience in Java development and associated frameworks (e.g. JEE, Spring, OSGi, Angular) Experience with REST APIs and message-based systems (e.g. XML, JSON) Highly motivated, collaborative team player who likes to analyze and solve complex challenges Comfortable with communicating with stakeholders and collaborating with other teams Strong written and spoken English language skills You will get extra points for the following: Experience with Avaloq Banking System is a BIG plus Experience in automation tools like Cypress, Selenium, Appium, Jest Experience with Performance testing tools (Gatlin, LoadRunner, JMeter) Knowledge in Oracle database architecture Experience in integrating automated tests in CI/CD pipelines Experience with cloud architecture concepts (e.g. Operators, Microservices, Containers) Experience with cloud platforms like Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), AWS, or Azure Knowledge and practical experience in using open-source libraries and tools within development projects You're excited about shaping the future of finance through clean code and smart solutions We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices. In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self. We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way. Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations. Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 160 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues. We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.