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Lead Java Developer
ZurichPermanentCompetitiveBackend Java Lead 80–100% (f/m/d)- Zurich We are working with a confidential client in the financial services space who is looking for an experienced Backend Lead to take ownership of a modern, business-critical platform. This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical excellence, people leadership, and strategic influence. The Role In this position, you will lead an agile backend team working across multiple locations, fostering a strong quality-driven engineering culture and ensuring the continuous delivery of robust, secure solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop an agile engineering team using Kanban and Scrum methodologies Act as the primary interface between engineering and management, translating business needs into clear technical direction Take ownership of the backend codebase, technology stack, and applications across the full lifecycle Design, build, deploy, and maintain client-facing wealth management applications Develop backend services using Java and Spring Boot Drive DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, monitoring, and operational excellence Ensure engineering standards, security, and compliance are met consistently Your Profile You bring a strong quality mindset and understand the real impact technology has on end users. You are comfortable leading people and influencing decisions at senior levels. Required Skills and Experience Proven experience leading and developing engineers in a distributed environment Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with senior leadership Fluency in Swiss German and English Deep expertise in Java and the Java Virtual Machine Hands-on experience building microservice-based backends with Java and Spring Boot Practical experience with Docker and container orchestration, ideally Kubernetes Nice to Have Background in finance or wealth management with knowledge of financial instruments Experience with Elasticsearch and messaging systems Exposure to reactive programming
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Technical SimCorp Consultant
Quebec ProvincePermanentCompetitive. Relocation Available.Technical SimCorp Consultant – Own the SimCorp Stack in a Growing Buy-Side Team (Hybrid, Quebec Province) We’re hiring a Technical SimCorp Consultant to join a growing Asset Manager on a permanent basis in the Quebec Province in Canada. You’ll play a key role in configuring, maintaining, and enhancing SimCorp Dimension, working across core system setup, data flows, and backend components. This is an opportunity to take real technical ownership of a SimCorp environment within a collaborative, highly skilled team. What you’ll be doing Independently configuring and maintaining SimCorp Dimension environments Designing, building, and supporting DEXs, DFSs, and Communication Server Managing SimCorp system and data components end to end Developing and maintaining technical configurations and custom code Translating business requirements into robust technical SimCorp solutions Troubleshooting complex issues across multiple environments Essential skills Strong, hands-on technical experience with SimCorp Dimension Proven expertise in DEX, DFS, and Communication Server configuration Solid understanding of SimCorp architecture and data structures Ability to work autonomously and take technical ownership Nice to have Experience supporting fund accounting platforms Exposure to complex or multi-entity SimCorp environments Why apply? Join a tight-knit, highly capable technical team Hybrid working model in Quebec Province Relocation support available for the right candidate Long-term, permanent role with real ownership and impact Interested? Apply now or reach out to Skillfinder International for a confidential conversation about the role and relocation options.
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SecOps Analyst (130833-1)
RemoteContractNegotiableSecOps Analyst Location: Fully Remote Security Lead SC Security Clearance: Employment is subject to BPSS and SC clearance, requiring 5 years' continuous UK residency and British passport holder status (no dual nationality). The Role: We're looking for an experienced SecOps Analyst to join a growing Blue Team. This is a senior, hands-on role focused on detection engineering, security monitoring, and incident response across complex environments. You'll act as a technical authority within security operations, supporting Junior Analysts and engaging with senior stakeholders where required. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain security detections, primarily in Splunk SIEM Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts (rota-based, 9:00-17:30) Respond to and investigate cyber security incidents Identify gaps in detection coverage, logging, and alerting Improve SecOps processes, standards, and capabilities Act as an escalation point and mentor for Junior Analysts Stay current with emerging threats and threat intelligence Additional activities may include: Threat hunting, incident response playbook development, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence analysis. On-Call Approx. 1 week per month on-call for high-priority incidents (additional compensation provided). Skills & Experience Detection engineering and alert development experience Strong understanding of threat intelligence and attacker TTPs Experience with Scripting/programming (eg Python, Bash) Solid grounding in core cybersecurity concepts (network, cloud, endpoint) Knowledge of Windows and/or Linux security analysis Awareness of current APT activity and techniques
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Lead Java Developer
ZurichPermanentCompetitiveBackend Java Lead 80–100% (f/m/d)- Zurich We are working with a confidential client in the financial services space who is looking for an experienced Backend Lead to take ownership of a modern, business-critical platform. This is a hands-on leadership role combining technical excellence, people leadership, and strategic influence. The Role In this position, you will lead an agile backend team working across multiple locations, fostering a strong quality-driven engineering culture and ensuring the continuous delivery of robust, secure solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop an agile engineering team using Kanban and Scrum methodologies Act as the primary interface between engineering and management, translating business needs into clear technical direction Take ownership of the backend codebase, technology stack, and applications across the full lifecycle Design, build, deploy, and maintain client-facing wealth management applications Develop backend services using Java and Spring Boot Drive DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, monitoring, and operational excellence Ensure engineering standards, security, and compliance are met consistently Your Profile You bring a strong quality mindset and understand the real impact technology has on end users. You are comfortable leading people and influencing decisions at senior levels. Required Skills and Experience Proven experience leading and developing engineers in a distributed environment Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with senior leadership Fluency in Swiss German and English Deep expertise in Java and the Java Virtual Machine Hands-on experience building microservice-based backends with Java and Spring Boot Practical experience with Docker and container orchestration, ideally Kubernetes Nice to Have Background in finance or wealth management with knowledge of financial instruments Experience with Elasticsearch and messaging systems Exposure to reactive programming
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TA Business Analyst
LuxembourgContractnegotiableTA Business Analyst (Migration) A contract TA Business Analyst role in Luxembourg for an international financial services organisation leading Transfer Agency platform migrations, covering end-to-end TA processes, business requirements, SWIFT/payment flows, and go-live delivery in a regulated fund services environment. Key Responsibilities Lead client migrations to a new Transfer Agency platform from requirements gathering through to go-live. Manage the full TA lifecycle, including account opening, investor registration, dealing, corporate actions, reporting, trailer/retro fees and reconciliations. Document detailed business requirements, functional specifications, and process flows for system enhancements and platform changes. Analyse and map end-to-end SWIFT messaging flows, including payments and settlement instructions. Assess and model complex corporate actions and non-standard events (e.g., approximations, expropriations). Coordinate with Operations, Technology, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth transition and user acceptance testing. Support implementation, issue resolution, and post-go-live stabilisation. Key Skills & Experience Strong TA migration experience with hands-on requirements gathering. Deep understanding of TA processes across the lifecycle. Knowledge of SWIFT processes and payment flows. Ability to translate operational needs into clear, structured business requirements. Experience with complex and non-standard event handling. Excellent stakeholder communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
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TA Business Analyst
LuxembourgContractnegotiableTA Business Analyst (Migration) Key Responsibilities Lead client migrations to a new Transfer Agency platform from requirements gathering through to go-live. Manage the full TA lifecycle, including account opening, investor registration, dealing, corporate actions, reporting, trailer/retro fees and reconciliations. Document detailed business requirements, functional specifications, and process flows for system enhancements and platform changes. Analyse and map end-to-end SWIFT messaging flows, including payments and settlement instructions. Assess and model complex corporate actions and non-standard events (e.g., approximations, expropriations). Coordinate with Operations, Technology, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth transition and user acceptance testing. Support implementation, issue resolution, and post-go-live stabilisation. Key Skills & Experience Strong TA migration experience with hands-on requirements gathering. Deep understanding of TA processes across the lifecycle. Knowledge of SWIFT processes and payment flows. Ability to translate operational needs into clear, structured business requirements. Experience with complex and non-standard event handling. Excellent stakeholder communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
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Due to the sensitive nature of some of our Projects & Change opportunities, our clients have asked us not to advertise this role. Please get in touch with our consultant to learn more about these opportunities.
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My team has been cooperating with Skillfinder International for last couple of years. Skillfinder is always ready to provide a solution for our resourcing needs across our locations (Ireland, Luxembourg, Czech Republic) for both contractor and internal hiring. Skillfinder helped us to onboard various roles, including the ones with niche skills such as OpenEdge developer or Data governance expertise.
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"Toby is one of the best Avaloq recruiters in the industry. He has a rare talent for understanding the needs of clients and candidates alike, and his ability to build strong relationships is exceptional. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Avaloq recruiter who truly cares about their success."
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Founded in 2003, Skillfinder International has built a reputation for delivering high-impact talent solutions in financial services, banking tech, and other regulated markets.
We’re not generalists. We specialise in the roles others struggle to fill, in the markets where precision matters, and in the challenges that don’t allow for hiring mistakes.
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What sets us apart? A global network, deep sector knowledge, and a consultant team that knows how to move fast without cutting corners. We match business-critical roles with people who deliver, not just tick boxes.
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