Software Engineer - Edinburgh Company DescriptionA bit about usFounded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues. We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential. Job DescriptionThis is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Software Engineer and dive into the world of complex systems, compilers, and innovative development tools. If you have a keen interest in emerging technologies and enjoy shaping forward-looking technical ecosystems, this role places you at the centre of building the next generation of Avaloq banking and wealth management products. In addition to our core focus on robust compilers, domain-specific languages, and IDE plug-ins, you will also have opportunities to explore intelligent tooling and automation to further enhance developer experience and code quality.Develop and implement new plug-ins to boost the functionality of our Integrated Development Environment (IDE), tailored specifically for our custom Domain-Specific Languages (DSLs)Write and test code for our proprietary compilers, with a focus on enhancing performance, scalability, and long-term maintainabilityInvestigate, prototype, and implement AI-assisted features that streamline development workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and improve productivity across our engineering toolchainImplement code optimisation best practices and contribute to thorough code reviews to ensure quality and performance across the stackTroubleshoot and resolve compiler- and tooling-related issues to ensure our domain-specific languages operate optimallyEngage directly with clients to understand their requirements and deliver tailored solutions that meet their specific needsParticipate in daily stand-ups to share progress, surface challenges, and collaborate with product owners and architects to design effective features and technical solutions QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fieldProven experience working as a Software Engineer in a junior to mid capacityCuriosity and interest in AI for software developmentIt would be a real bonus if you have:Master's degree in Software Engineering or related disciplineMastery of Java, Python, database developmentSolid know-how of domain-specific languages and associated SDKs (e.g. Xtext)Experience with IDE plugin development (Eclipse)Solid background in AI (LLM)Drive for solving complex problems Additional InformationWe realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices. In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self. We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way. Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.