Software Engineer – Python/PHP & PostgreSQL

Company Description

At Swissquote, we’re all in.
All in to shake things up. All in to build the bank people actually want to use. All in to make finance less boring — and a lot more powerful.

We’re Switzerland’s leading digital bank — 1,500+ people across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, building real financial solutions for over a million clients worldwide. From trading and investing to everyday banking, we cover the full picture. We move fast, but we build things we’re genuinely proud of. Have a look behind the scenes by checking Humans of Swissquote on Instagram.

Growing fast creates room. Room to try things, own things, and grow at a pace most places can’t offer. Whether you like the spotlight or prefer to just put your head down and do great work, there’s space for both here.

We’ve ditched the dress code — but never the chance to celebrate. Big win or small, we make it count. The kind of place where the atmosphere takes care of itself.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success.

Feeling it? It’s a good start. Apply.

Job Description

As part of a dynamic technology team, you will contribute to the design, development, and continuous improvement of banking applications and systems. You will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to deliver reliable and high-quality solutions supporting banking operations and evolving business requirements.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in Python, PHP, and PostgreSQL with solid problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and a strong interest in banking and financial services.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality applications using Python, PHP, and PostgreSQL.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features and technical solutions.
• Work closely with business analysts and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Ensure application performance, reliability, scalability, and responsiveness.
• Identify performance bottlenecks, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement appropriate solutions.
• Maintain high standards of code quality, structure, documentation, and automation.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and technical standards.
• Support the maintenance and evolution of existing banking applications.
• Stay up to date with relevant technologies, development practices, and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of professional experience in software development.
• Strong proficiency in Python, PHP, and PostgreSQL.
• Solid understanding of software development principles, application architecture, and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Git and collaborative software development workflows.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Interest in banking operations and financial systems; previous experience in banking or financial services is an advantage.

Additional Information

Please note that Swissquote never requests sensitive personal information or payment of any kind during the recruitment process. Any such request is fraudulent.

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