Silverlight C# Developer - English Speaking Contract in Zürich

An international client based here in Zurich is looking for a C# .NET Silverlight Developer to join the team. You will further enhance and develop the bank's trading platform for its key users.

General technical skills required:

- Has an in depth understanding of OO principles
- Is an expert in Silverlight and C#
- Has experience of developing software for a large Enterprise, including n-tier development
- RDBMS experience (eg SQL Server) helpful
- Has worked on applications with complex scalability and performance challenges
- Experience of the full project life cycle
- Understanding and exposure to Test Driven Development
- Nice to have - knowledge of Real Time trading platforms or other critical transaction based solutions
- Nice to have - Hands-on knowledge of investment banking products

What we're looking for in an individual:

- Excellent written and spoken English
- Committed to excelling in their job and passionate about software development
- A team-first attitude, ability to work from minimal requirements and a quick thinker
- Motivation to support others, to share information and knowledge and to work effectively towards shared goals
- Can explain complex ideas clearly
- Proactive in seeking help when needed, and happy to admit when they don't understand something
- A desire to excel in one's job, by actively learning about new technologies and gaining insight into the business our client serves

This is an English speaking role based here in Zurich. We are based in Zurich and can help you with most of the aspects of living and working here. Please email me your CV if you would like to know more about this great opportunity.