Java Software Engineer - Digital Assets

Company Description

Founded by two engineers, Swissquote makes trading opportunities accessible to everyone and we challenge everything that makes traditional banking irrelevant.
The Swissquote Tech Hub in Bucharest is meant to create a new high-calibre location for the Swissquote engineering group. The Tech Hub is structured around the design, build and maintenance of innovative and reliable systems, products and services. Operating within a collaborative Agile environment, we aim to deliver effective solutions to the business and our customers using our evolving platforms.

Job Description

Enhance the Digital Assets Custody infrastructure with new features while staying up to date with evolving Java technologies.
Collaborate closely with financial and blockchain experts to gain first-hand experience in digital asset operations and discuss possible solutions or alternatives to integrate their requirements.
Keep yourself informed about cutting-edge technologies and actively contribute to the team’s technical decisions.
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues (Level 3 support).

In this highly regulated and fast-evolving domain, rigor, adaptability, and attention to detail are key to ensuring secure and compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• Preferably MSc in Computer Science (or equivalent) with 3+ years of Java experience.
• Strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals, especially algorithms, data structures, and operating systems.
• Solid experience with Spring / Spring Boot and object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.
• Proficient with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated rigor, adaptability, and ability to work effectively in a dynamic, regulated environment.
• Team player, autonomous, and proactive in communication.
• Fluent in English.

It will be a plus:

• Experience with event-driven architectures.
• Understanding of Scrum or other Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with banking, digital assets, and cryptocurrencies concepts.
• Knowledge of distributed system architectures.
• Understanding of JVM internals.
• Experience in public API design.

Additional Information

What we offer

• Modern, international work environment built on collaboration, flexibility and respect
• Exciting opportunity to boost your career and develop solid banking and Fintech business expertise
• 25+ annual days off
• Hybrid, flexible way of working; only required to work from the office 1 day per week
• Annual bonus
• Medical insurance
• Meal tickets
• Shares plan
• Bookster