Software Engineer PL SQL

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Company Description

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.

Job Description

The Tax team is a dynamic group of Software Engineers and Business Analysts located across multiple development centers. We operate with an agile approach, collaborating closely with the Product Owner and related teams to develop and enhance tax-related functionalities. Our team focuses on delivering efficient, compliant, and innovative tax solutions for clients in the Switzerland and Liechtenstein (CH&FL) region. Currently, we’re engaged in initiatives to streamline and optimize tax reporting, compliance processes, and data management to support a high-profile Swiss financial institution.

We work directly with customers and partners to design and implement tax solutions that respond to evolving regulatory requirements and market demands. Our team contributes to projects involving Swiss, European, and global tax regulations, positioning us as trusted Avaloq experts in the tax domain.

Your Key Tasks

• Collaborate Proactively: Work closely with the Team Lead, Product Owner, Business Analysts, and fellow Software Engineers to align on development goals and processes.
• Solution Design & Review: Write solution designs for new tax functionalities, and review these designs with technical leads and architects to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Client Workshops & Requirements Analysis: Participate in client workshops, supporting business analysts in gathering and analyzing tax requirements.
• Develop & Maintain Tax Solutions: Design, develop, and sustain robust solutions within the team’s tax-focused responsibilities, ensuring they meet high standards for accuracy and efficiency.
• Optimize Existing Functionalities: Continually improve and optimize existing tax-related functionalities to adapt to changing regulatory needs.
• Quality Assurance: Develop and maintain automated tests, ensuring quality standards are met across tax-related functionalities.
• Ownership & Responsibility: Take full ownership of your area of expertise, driving progress and accountability.
• Agile Processes & Tools: Operate with an agile mindset, using platforms like Jira for process tracking and issue management.
  
  

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Mathematics or equivalent Business degree.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and conceptual skills.
• Strong command of the English language.
• Excellent client-orientation and strong communication skills with a service-oriented attitude.
• Proactive, self-motivated with passion for learning and self-improvement
  
  

It would be a real bonus if you have

• Experience with banking industry/systems/Avaloq Banking Suite.
• Experiences with SQL / PLSQL.
• Experiences with Legal Reporting Tool or IFRS Accounting schemas
  
  

Additional Information

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.

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