Application Developer

Your Team

We're looking for a talented Developer to join our growing team in Makati City, Philippines. In this role, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and business analysts in a collaborative, agile environment where innovation and quality are paramount. You'll have the opportunity to design, develop, and maintain robust solutions while continuously improving your technical skill set and contributing to meaningful projects that impact our customers globally.

• Collaborate closely with team leads, product owners, business analysts, and fellow developers to deliver high-quality software solutions
• Design and develop scalable, maintainable code that adheres to best practices and architectural standards
• Write comprehensive solution designs for new features and participate in code reviews with technical leads
• Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure code quality and system reliability
• Participate in client workshops and requirements analysis sessions to understand business needs
• Optimize and improve existing functionalities to enhance performance and user experience
• Take ownership of assigned projects and demonstrate accountability for your area of expertise
• Work effectively within an agile framework, utilizing ticketing platforms and collaborative tools
• Document code and technical solutions clearly for team knowledge sharing
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and share knowledge with team members

Minimum qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in software development or a related engineering role
• Strong programming knowledge with proficiency in one or more languages (Java, Python, C++, or similar)
• Solid understanding of database technologies and SQL
• Experience with version control systems (Git or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to write clean, well-documented code and design thoughtful solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to complex technical challenges
• Experience working in agile environments and familiarity with agile methodologies
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively in team settings
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to quality assurance and testing practices

It would be a real bonus if you have

• University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience in the financial services industry or treasury domain
• Knowledge of industry-specific standards such as FIX protocol, SWIFT MT, or ISO 20022
• Familiarity with specialized platforms or tools relevant to your domain
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices
• Proficiency in additional programming languages or frameworks
• Multilingual capabilities (additional languages are a plus)
• Track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within scope

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 170 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.