Application Backend Engineer - Java

Requisition Number

314509BR

Your role

Are you passionate about bringing systems to life? Do you have a curious nature, always interested in how to innovate?

We’re looking for someone like that to help us:

• analyze and understand business and technical stories, design systems, write and review code, implement automated tests, contribute to release and iteration planning and develop & streamline the working practices of our team

• lead a development team to steer deliverables to success, managing stakeholder expectations

• mentor and groom staff in our team

• capture detailed requirements based upon user interviews and system/data analysis

• complete the unit testing of components for integration into larger subsystems

• support the business to resolve high-priority defects and deploy fixes to production systems

• make sure that produced code is secure, stable and operational before being released to production

• contribute widely in establishing and promoting best practices and pro-actively investigate and propose new technologies for use within the department

Function Category

Information Technology (IT)

Business Divisions

Group Functions

Job Type

Full Time

Your team

You'll be working across portfolio of applications within the Smart Technologies & Advanced Analytics Team (STAAT) under Wealth Management Americas (WMA) Technology group. These applications are used by several thousand Financial Advisors and Team Administrators across the Wealth Management Americas and include a platform providing online and offline communication tools like emails, panel and scheduling. STAAT leverages AI to better detect client needs from email communication and eventually calls. These then surface relevant, actionable insights and CIO content at the point of interaction and in real-time. STAAT Insights deliver contextually aware, actionable client opportunities and insights where the advisors need them the most.

Diversity helps us grow, together. That’s why we are committed to fostering and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. It strengthens our business and brings value to our clients.

Your expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related engineering or technical fields with ideally 8+ years for relevant experience

• large-scale enterprise, object-oriented design experience

• demonstrable experience in developing enterprise-class applications using Java 17, Unix/Linux, Spring, Hibernate, Maven, JMS, Oracle PL/no/SQL

• experience in application development, including analyzing stories, writing code, implementing automated tests, contributing to release and iteration planning and developing the working practices of our team

• familiarity with common web application components such as Apache Web Server and Apache Tomcat or similar technologies

• strong analytical, problem-solving and synthesizing skills (you know how to figure stuff out)

• a conceptual understanding of software development including the full project lifecycle from working on multiple substantial projects using Agile development methodologies

• follow Agile methodology and adhere standard SDLC processes within the bank

• curious and collaborative, comfortable working independently, as well as in a global team

• team player with an attitude to pursue new ideas and self-improvement

• able to plan your own work, follow the plan and update others on your progress

• the go-to person for the latest development innovation

• strong leader demonstrating high standards of integrity

About us

UBS is the world’s largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors..

We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

How we hire

We may request you to complete one or more assessments during the application process. Learn more

Join us

At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.

From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we’re more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?

Contact Details

UBS Business Solutions SA

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Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.