Backend Software Engineer

Backend Engineer - Permanent - 100% - Contract Location: Geneva/Lausanne

PURPOSE:

We're looking for a Backend Engineer to help build and scale the core of our digital banking platform. You’ll contribute to the design and development of backend services that power features used by thousands of clients — all in a secure, cloud-native environment.

If you're motivated by impact, enjoy solving complex problems, and thrive in a fast-moving environment — we’d love to talk.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Developing backend services powering wealth management, client engagement, and everyday banking features

• Writing clean, testable, and scalable code that meets high-quality standards

• Participating in system architecture and design discussions

• Collaborating closely with mobile, frontend, product, and banking operations teams

• Owning features throughout the development cycle with a focus on reliability, security, and maintainability

• Learning from senior engineers and contributing to improving team practices

• Taking responsibility for your components and continuously growing your technical ownership

OUR STACK:

• Java 17+

• Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes

• PostgreSQL, Apache Kafka, BigQuery, OpenAPI, REST

• Google Cloud Platform, GitHub CI/CD, Prometheus, Grafana

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• 3–5+ years of backend engineering experience

• Solid proficiency in Java

• Experience building REST/HTTP APIs in cloud-native setups

• Familiarity with event streaming or pub/sub architectures

• Strong knowledge of SQL databases

• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and microservices

• A product mindset, curiosity, and a bias for action

• Strong communication skills in English

NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience in fintech, banking, or portfolio management systems

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform

• Familiarity with generative AI tools and applications

WHY JOIN ALPIAN:

• Work on the future of banking with modern technologies

• A startup mindset backed by a full banking license

• A flat, collaborative team where you can grow fast

• Hybrid setup, with base locations in Geneva or Lausanne

Ready to take the next step in your engineering journey? Apply now and help us build the bank of tomorrow.