Software Developer - Securities Banking (m/w/d)

As a Software Developer – Securities Banking at FIS, you will perform second-level support and incident management for banking applications related to securities, including trading systems and market connections. You'll maintain technical components, develop customer-specific extensions, and create technical concepts alongside IT architects while involving yourself in customer projects.

To qualify for the Software Developer – Securities Banking role at FIS, candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or Business Informatics. Experience in the banking sector is seen as a plus, along with proficiency in SQL/Oracle and scripting languages based on Unix/Linux. Strong analytical and communication skills, along with fluency in both German and English, are essential.

FIS is committed to your personal and professional growth. As a Software Developer – Securities Banking, you'll have access to various training opportunities and developmental programs that can enhance your skills and career path, in a modern and engaging work environment.

The work environment for a Software Developer – Securities Banking at FIS is modern, international, and collaborative. You'll find yourself in a motivated team that values diversity and offers flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options, to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

FIS offers a range of benefits for Software Developers – Securities Banking, including competitive salaries based on performance, flexible working hours, a supportive work climate, and extensive professional development opportunities, all aimed at fostering a rewarding career.

When discussing your experience with SQL/Oracle, focus on specific projects where you utilized these technologies to enhance banking operations. Emphasize your ability to write complex queries, manage databases, and how your expertise contributed to improving system performance or data accuracy.

Explain your systematic approach to troubleshooting — starting from gathering information, analyzing error logs, narrowing down potential issues, and testing solutions. Discuss a particular incident you resolved, detailing the steps you took and the outcome.

Highlight your experience in gathering requirements from stakeholders, analyzing them, and documenting detailed technical specifications. Explain how you engage with clients to ensure accurate understanding and how you adapt specifications based on client feedback during the development process.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to share a specific instance where you encountered a challenge in teamwork. Focus on your communication and problem-solving skills, and ensure to explain the positive outcomes of your resolution.

Discuss the resources you rely on, such as industry blogs, online courses, webinars, and networking events. Share how you implement new knowledge and best practices into your work and your commitment to continuous learning.

Talk about your familiarity with ITIL principles and how they've guided your approach to service management. Share specifics on how adherence to ITIL has improved your team's effectiveness or optimized service delivery.

Emphasize the importance of time management and organizational skills. Discuss your methods for evaluating project urgency and importance, and how you communicate with stakeholders to manage expectations effectively.

Detail your typical development lifecycle for custom software extensions – from understanding customer needs and drafting initial designs to testing and delivery. Highlight your focus on quality assurance and client satisfaction throughout the process.

Discuss your practices for maintaining code quality, such as code reviews, unit testing, and adhering to coding standards. Provide examples of how these practices have led to minimizing bugs and optimizing maintainability.

Articulate your readiness to collaborate, share knowledge, and support team members. Mention how you would bring your technical expertise to the table and your eagerness to learn from the experiences of others, helping to cultivate a collaborative team environment.