Senior Software Engineer

The Bank for International Settlements, BIS is hiring a Senior Software Engineer within the Banking Technology department.

This role is based in Basel, however, thanks to our status as an international organization, we can hire globally and welcome applications from candidates of all nationalities and located anywhere in the world. Relocation support is available for the successful candidate and their dependent family members.

This job is available as three years fixed-term.

The deadline for application is on Thursday 21 May 2026 end of the day.

Purpose of the job:

This role is part of the Client, Asset Management and Data Services team in Banking Technology and is primarily focused on designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions to serve both internal and external customers, especially related to the Asset Management business. This role is key to engaging with the business to translate requirements into robust technical solutions, implementing applications, and driving continuous improvement of our systems and processes.

By joining the Banking Technology team, you will:

• Design and develop software systems to support the Asset Management business using modern technologies.

• Collaborate with diverse teams on impactful IT projects in an international environment.

• Lead projects, mentor engineers, and improve system performance and scalability.

Principal accountabilities:

• Software Development & Support: Design, develop, and enhance secure and robust systems aligned with business needs. Continuously improve performance, scalability, and maintainability. Provide operational support, resolve production issues promptly, and participate outside normal hours during scheduled service windows in on-call rotations for evenings and weekends as needed (appropriately remunerated).

• Analysis & Solution Design: Translate business requirements into technical specifications and design complex applications to meet user needs.

• Leadership & Collaboration: Lead project teams, mentor engineers, and foster a collaborative environment. Work closely with IT, Security, and external suppliers on systems design, integration, and change management.

• Product Development & Testing: Deliver cost-effective solutions, develop automated tests, and assist with user testing to ensure quality outcomes.

• Standards & Documentation: Ensure compliance with departmental standards for documentation, version control, and system administration.

• Innovation & Strategy: Stay updated on technology trends, contribute to IT strategy, and propose cost-effective investments to enhance systems and processes.

Qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Education: University degree in information management, computer science, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a technical department within a financial institution or a software provider to financial institutions.

• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in programming languages (preferably C#), clean code practices, automated testing (TDD a plus), and modern technologies such as Podman, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, microservices, Kafka, and event-driven architecture. Experience with secure development practices is essential.

• Business Knowledge: Familiarity with trading and Asset Management business processes.

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a hands-on approach and the ability to explore new domains.

• Additional Skills: Experience in agile environments, driving continuous improvement, and producing clear system and user documentation in English.

Who we are:

Internationalism is at the core of our identity and the best representation of this is our workforce. With employees from over 66 countries and offices in nine locations, the BIS is a global organisation with a truly international workforce. By joining us, you will work in a unique, highly rewarding, and international work environment. We are committed to equal opportunities at the BIS and aim to build a workforce that reflects our global membership. We strive to attract the best talent and foster an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those with a breadth of professional experience. You can discover more about our inclusive working environment here.

What the BIS offers:

We want your time at BIS to be a rewarding and career-enriching experience. We offer an agile and flexible working environment with hybrid working opportunities including home office and working from abroad days. To support our international applicants, we offer relocation support that extends to your dependent family members. In addition, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including support for working families including childcare and education allowances (where applicable). Finally, we offer a genuinely unique international working environment, which will give you exposure to the global financial system and the opportunity to collaborate with passionate experts from all over the world.