WHO WE ARE

Leonteq is a Swiss fintech company with a leading marketplace for structured investment solutions. Based on proprietary modern technology, the company offers derivative investment products and services and predominantly covers the capital protection, yield enhancement and participation product classes. Leonteq acts as both a direct issuer of its own products and as a partner to other financial institutions. Leonteq further enables life insurance companies and banks to produce capital-efficient, unit-linked pension products with guarantees.

Leonteq generated turnover of CHF 21.3 billion and posted total operating income of CHF 260.0 million in 2023. As of 31 December 2023, Leonteq's shareholders' equity totalled CHF 780.1 million.

Leonteq has an investment grade rating from the rating agencies Fitch Ratings Ltd. and Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd., who have evaluated and assigned ratings to Leonteq AG and Leonteq Securities AG, respectively. Furthermore, Leonteq has ESG ratings from both MSCI as well as Sustainalytics.

Leonteq is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: LEON) and is a securities firm regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Authority FINMA and is a member of the Swiss Structured Product Association.

Founded in 2007, Leonteq today has offices and subsidiaries in 13 countries, through which it serves over 50 markets. The company employs over 500 professionals from more than 50 nationalities around the world and brings a young, dynamic and diverse workforce to the global fintech market. Leonteq's Portugal branch opened in October 2021 and is part of Leonteq's initiative to support business growth with the employment of up to 100 designated roles along the entire value chain.

About the role
Join our dynamic and innovative financial technology team, where we specialize in creating high-impact software to provide investment solutions to our clients.
Within our IT department, the Trading and Treasury Development team our mission is to deliver robust, scalable applications that empower traders and treasury officers to excel in a fast-paced environment.
We prioritize agility, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology, offering you the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our platform.


As a Software Engineer, you will be an integral part of the Trading and Treasury Development team, where you'll design, implement, and maintain mission-critical applications for our front-office users.
If you thrive on solving complex problems, have a passion for technology, and are eager to deepen your knowledge of capital markets, this role is for you.
What you'll do

• Develop high-quality, scalable solutions under tight deadlines to meet the needs of our demanding users
• Tackle challenging production issues when they arise, providing expert 3rd level support to resolve critical problems
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and IT teams to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business goals
• Contribute to software architecture and design decisions, ensuring our solutions are robust and scalable
• Enhance and maintain a robust automated test suite, ensuring high test coverage
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives, embracing best practices and innovative solutions

What you'll need

• Technical Excellence: Proficiency in building scalable applications with ASP.NET/C#. Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and API development
• Problem-Solving Prowess: Ability to tackle complex challenges with innovative solutions
• Curiosity and Eagerness to Learn: Passion for learning and adapting to new technologies, especially in a fast-paced environment
• Collaboration: Experience working in agile teams and a strong desire to collaborate with peers and business stakeholders
• Database Knowledge: Familiarity with both relational and non-relational database systems
• Communication Skills: Fluency in English, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly

Nice to have

• Experience with capital markets
• Experience with position-keeping systems like Sophis
• Familiarity with design thinking techniques and iterative sprints
• Experience with messaging systems integration (e.g. RMQ, Kafka)

Why you'll love working here

• Impact: Your work will directly impact our traders and treasury officers, enabling them to make informed decisions in real time
• Challenge: You'll tackle complex technical challenges in a high-stakes environment, contributing to projects that require precision and creativity
• Growth and Learning: You'll have access to numerous opportunities to learn how a trading desk operates and be exposed to cutting-edge technologies