Dev/System Engineer in London

ABOUT US

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy. We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

Education

• University degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience

• 2 to 5 years' experience in systems development.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply Java security patches and remediation fixes for vulnerabilities detected by Coverity and NexusIQ.
• Analyze root causes and implement fixes for bugs detected in production.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues in a hybrid environment (Java/C++).
• Maintain existing CI/CD workflows and address build failures promptly.

What will make you successful?

Professional skills

• Apply clean code practices to facilitate maintenance and testing.
• Capable of handling the full lifecycle of a bug fix: reproduction, coding, testing, and delivery.
• Ability to deliver critical fixes under pressure (SLA awareness).
• Efficient in investigating complex production incidents (e.g., native crashes, memory leaks).
• Capable of working with both legacy (Java 8, GWT) and modern (Java 21) technologies.
• Autonomous, empowered with the ability to drive, adapt and respond to change.
• Customer oriented and quality mindset – we continually strive to deliver true customer value.
• Open-minded, solutions oriented, and a team player – gaining energy through collaboration with others.
• System installation and setup in the lower environment and production environment.
• Comfortable to perform deployment activities in production (Operating data center), experience is more than a plus.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Good problem analysis and solving mindset.

Technical skills

• Languages & Core: Java 8, Java 21, C++ (JNI), JavaScript, SQL.
• Security & Hardware: PKCS#11 (USB Tokens), Cryptography (JCA/JCE, OpenSSL), X.509, Coverity, NexusIQ.
• Web & Frameworks: Java EE (JEE), GWT, Google Guice, SOAP (JAX-WS, Apache CXF).
• Tools & Environment: IntelliJ IDEA, Maven, CloudBees (Jenkins), Ansible, Git, Shell Scripting.
• Concepts: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Dependency Injection (DI), Basic Design Patterns.
• Knowledge of RHEL OS is mandatory.
• Foundation in software development and scripting, with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of SWIFT interfaces (SAA, SWP, SAG) is a plus.
• Knowledge of testing and automation is a plus.
• Knowledge of Robot Framework and Selenium is a plus.

About SWIFT

SWIFT does not stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now. SWIFT is transforming cross-border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value — every instant of every day, in almost every country. We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world. So, what you do at SWIFT has real impact too — an impact that matters every day. Which is why you matter to us. Joining SWIFT gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies. If you have what it takes, you’ll be able to take on different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and disciplines in countries around the world. SWIFT is unique. There is no other organization like ours in the world driving the long-term future of the financial ecosystem. You’ll be surrounded by bright, customer-focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inclusive environment. At SWIFT we are trusted every instant. Everything we do has an impact that matters. And as a member of our team, you are trusted to make your impact every day.

What we offer

• We put you in control of your career.
• We give you a competitive package.
• We help you perform at your best.
• We help you make a difference.
• We give you the freedom to be yourself.

We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact or indicate this in your application. Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity). All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy. Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.