2027 Graduate Talent Program – Tech – Java Software Engineer – Zurich

Your role

Are you passionate about software engineering, Java development, and modern technologies? Are you curious about how electronic trading systems work and excited about the opportunities AI brings to software delivery? We would love to meet you.

In this role, you will:

• contribute to the development and maintenance of our trading connectivity platform, primarily using Java
• work closely with Software Engineers, Test Engineers, and Product Owners to deliver business requirements
• participate in backlog refinement, sprint planning, releases, and production support activities
• assist in troubleshooting and issue analysis with guidance from experienced team members
• learn and apply AI-assisted engineering practices across the software development lifecycle

Grow your understanding of financial markets, trading workflows, and industry-standard protocols such as FIX and SWIFT

Your team

Our team develops and maintains TCP/IP connectivity solutions linking clients, market venues, and internal trading platforms. These interfaces support 24/6 electronic trading across Equities, Fixed Income, ETFs, Derivatives, Structured Products, and more.
The platform is used globally across UBS and by external institutional clients. Our team operates from Switzerland, Pune, and Singapore, offering a truly international and collaborative environment.
We are also at the forefront of AI-assisted software engineering, continuously exploring how AI can improve the way we design, build, test, and operate software.

Your expertise

We’re looking for a candidate who:

• is a recent graduate (graduated in the last 24 months)
• has fully completed their degree and met all graduation requirements by the program start date

• has no more than two years of full-time work experience
  has completed their bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in a MINT topic.

• has values that align with ours: hard-working, trustworthy, dedicated and collaborative
• is a strategic thinker with strong communication skills
• is motivated to work in a business with high demands and tight deadlines

• can evidence how experimental and responsible use of AI can improve outcomes and efficiency
  has a competitive minimum GPA of 4.5 according to the Swiss grading system

• degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• good knowledge of Java and object-oriented programming concepts
• understanding of software development fundamentals and version control systems such as Git
• strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• eagerness to learn and grow in an Agile environment
  Interest in AI-assisted development and modern engineering practices

We’re looking for someone who’s curious and wants to thrive in a business that never stops moving. We welcome all majors, but it’s important to have an interest in the financial industry. We want to see what makes you unique and discover what you can bring to our team.

Start date:1 September 2027

Your program

Our Graduate Talent Program is 18-months long and is designed to help you develop the skills you need to grow your career. To start, the program introduces you to our firm, provides professional and technical training and teaches you core skills and knowledge of commercial strategies and opportunities for UBS. And it continues from there: by learning from your colleagues, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop new skills and build your network. You’ll have the opportunity to see beyond your job by participating in one, or several, rotations. If you’re ready to work where no two days are the same, this program is for you.

About us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

Join us

At UBS, we know that it’s our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Disclaimer / Policy Statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.