Responsibilities
We are currently looking for highly skilled programmers from junior to senior level with an affinity for and liking for mathematics and a passion for high-quality software engineering. Our openings could be qualified mostly as „back-end development,” but day-to-day responsibilities may also be connected to front-end tasks.
Interactive Brokers Group has consistently been at the forefront of trading innovation, starting with the invention of the first floor-based handheld computer in 1983. We pride ourselves on being primarily a technology company. We continue to challenge the status quo and push boundaries to offer our clients the best trading platform with the most sophisticated features at the lowest cost.
As a Java developer, your tasks and responsibilities may include:
Designing, implementing, and delivering high-quality software solutions that conform to architectural standardsManaging and “owning” significant development tasks end-to-end (from business requirements analysis to 3rd level production support)Demonstrating excellent collaboration skills in working closely with other development teams to roll out important changes and applicationsResearching, conceiving, and developing technology solutions to extend and improve IBKR’s client-facing and back-end applicationsReviewing code changes made by other developers to ensure correctness, efficiency, readability, and conformity with best practicesOptimizing and refactoring existing code for improved reliability and performanceWriting and maintaining design and engineering documentationTesting, fine-tuning, and deploying new software featuresPerforming maintenance, updating production configuration required for rolling out new functionality and providing technical support Qualification & Skills
Our key requirements are:
Degree in Computer Science or related technical fieldExperience in Java developmentStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of SQL and/or relational databases, other data storage solutionsExperience in working in Unix/Linux environmentsExperience in at least one scripting language (e.g., Unix Shell)Strong communication skills in English
Zug, Zoug, Switzerland