Front Arena Trading Systems Specialist (Equities & Derivatives) 100% (f/m/d) - (Contract through our external payroll partner, immediate start for 12 months, possible extension)

Julius Baer is hiring a Front Arena Trading Systems Specialist (Equities & Derivatives) 100% (f/m/d) - (Contract through our external payroll partner, immediate start for 12 months, possible extension) in Zurich, Switzerland. Level rates it ; you can apply on Julius Baer.

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Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
Level lists 191 other open roles at Julius Baer.
The role was posted within the past week.

AI in this role

At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together.

We are looking for an experienced Front Arena Trading Systems Specialist to support and enhance our electronic trading and market-making platforms across equities, structured products, and derivatives.

You will work on the design, integration, support, and continuous improvement of Front Arena-based solutions, collaborating closely with traders, quants, operations teams, and technology stakeholders. Experience with electronic trading, FIX connectivity, Python development, and production support is essential. Experience with AMAS and PRIME is highly desirable.

Ideal candidate:
A strong Front Arena engineer with experience in equities and derivatives trading environments, FIX connectivity, Python development, Git/CI-CD practices, and production support. Experience with AMAS and PRIME is highly desirable but not mandatory. Candidates with a solid electronic trading background and a willingness to learn market-making platforms are encouraged to apply.

YOUR CHALLENGE

Design, develop, test, and maintain Front Arena-based trading solutions
Support electronic trading, market-making, order management, and pricing workflows
Integrate Front Arena with exchanges, brokers, market data providers, and internal systems
Support and troubleshoot FIX connectivity and trading flows
Develop automation and operational tooling using Python and PowerShell
Investigate and resolve production issues through root cause analysis
Contribute to code reviews, software quality, and CI/CD processes
Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to deliver robust solutions
Drive continuous improvements in platform stability, performance, and operational efficiency

YOUR PROFILE

Required

University degree in Computer Science, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
5+ years of experience working with Front Arena trading solutions
Strong knowledge of equities, structured products, and/or derivatives trading
Good understanding of electronic trading workflows and exchange connectivity
Experience with FIX Protocol, including session-level and business-level troubleshooting
Strong Python development and automation skills
Experience building Git repos and developing CI/CD pipelines
Experience with PowerShell and Windows-based environments
Knowledge of networking fundamentals and distributed systems
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Very good English language skills

Preferred

Experience with AMAS, PRIME, AFG, and/or AIMS
Experience supporting market-making or automated quoting platforms
Knowledge of exchange connectivity and FIX certification processes
Experience with SQL Server and production support environments
Familiarity with Agile / SAFe methodologies

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How we rate this

Front Arena Trading Systems Specialist (Equities & Derivatives) 100% (f/m/d) - (Contract through our external payroll partner, immediate start for 12 months, possible extension) at Julius Baer rates 32 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Front Arena Trading Systems Specialist (Equities & Derivatives) 100% (f/m/d) - (Contract through our external payroll partner, immediate start for 12 months, possible extension) is an open job at Julius Baer.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Zurich.
The job was posted on October 28, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Julius Baer. Apply on Julius Baer