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Fullstack Developer Role
ZurichPermanentCHFSenior Full-Stack Developer (TypeScript | NestJS | React)- Zurich My client is looking for an experienced developer ready to shape the future of a cutting-edge IoT platform used by thousands of smart vehicles across the globe. This is your chance to join a forward-thinking team that is not only revolutionizing connectivity in the mobility and environmental sector—but also entering an exciting new phase with e-commerce integration. What You’ll Do: Build end-to-end features using TypeScript, NestJS (backend), and React (frontend) Translate design templates into polished, responsive user interfaces Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to architecture decisions Design and optimize data structures, APIs, and integrations with external systems Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for top-notch product stability What You Bring: Solid experience in full-stack development with TypeScript, React, and NestJS Strong front-end skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and UI/UX sensibility Proven experience with databases, API integration, and scalable architecture Comfort working in agile teams and with CI/CD workflows Fluent in English (German a plus) and comfortable working in international teams
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Capability / Product Owner (Dublin)
DublinContractTBCCapability Owner/Product Owner - Financial Services Contract Dublin - 3 days a week on site Must have rights to work in Ireland Role Description: For a leading financial services client, we are seeking a Product Owner who will serve as the lead partner on the development team /squad. The team is responsible for the oversight and delivery of technical and functional capabilities of a product. The product owner is the leader of the squad who has the decision-making authority and end to end accountability for delivery of the goals of the squad. Responsibilities: Manages communicated stakeholder expectations on what functionality the product will have and how the product will be released to the end user community. Frequently shares the product vision with the team. Makes decisions throughout the development of the product and is ultimately the final decision maker on the functionality of the product. Defines the user stories for the product, owns product backlog and prioritization of the items in it. Elaborate stories, acceptance criteria, embracing lean, test driven development, agile practices. Defines and documents the product’s release strategy. Sequences user stories based on their contribution to the business’ strategic goals. Can change user stories and their sequencing prior to every sprint. Leads the team planning during program increment planning sessions. Is responsible for the approval of changes to the release plan and sprint plans. Decides whether or not to move forward with the product, accepting or rejecting user stories. Defect management. Responsible for providing status details to the Capability Manager Serves as the overall leader of the squad and therefore leads rituals such as daily standup, iteration planning, scoping sessions and retrospectives, along with ensuring any blockers are removed. Responsible for the breakdown of new requirements to ensure lean delivery. Provide an active role in mitigating impediments impacting successful team completion of Release/Sprint Goals. Collaborate and communicate continuously, effectively and directly, with engineers, designers, business stakeholders, BA’s, SME’s and testers. Skills: Product strategy, planning, and development Strong leadership abilities Strong understanding of technology User story creation and elaboration, and high-level design documentation Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent organizational and time management skills Outstanding collaboration, communication, presentation, negotiation and leadership skills Highly motivated self-starter with a willingness to learn and a create thinker Ability to adapt very quickly to an ever changing environment In-depth knowledge of lean agile processes and principle Hands-on DevOps experience developing and delivering products in a collaborative, lean, agile team environment
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Elasticsearch Stack Developer/administrator
LuxembourgContractnegotiableElasticsearch Stack Developer/Administrator, Luxembourg Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Elasticsearch Stack Developer/Administrator. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, developing, and maintaining Elasticsearch-based solutions, with a deep understanding of data ingestion pipelines, distributed systems, and performance optimization. This role requires a blend of development, administration, and DevOps expertise, with a focus on delivering scalable and efficient search and analytics solutions. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage Elasticsearch clusters and indices for high-performance search and analytics use cases. Develop and maintain data ingestion pipelines using Logstash, Beats, and custom integrations. Monitor and optimize Elasticsearch performance, including indexing, querying, and cluster health. Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to integrate Elasticsearch into enterprise systems. Implement security best practices, including role-based access control and data encryption. Create and maintain dashboards and visualizations using Kibana or other tools. Automate deployment and configuration using Ansible, shell scripts, and CI/CD pipelines. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data ingestion, indexing, and cluster performance. Stay current with Elasticsearch and open-source ecosystem developments. Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in IT, with a strong foundation in infrastructure and application development. 3+ years of hands-on experience with Elasticsearch stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana). Proficiency in Java and Python for custom development and scripting. Experience with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automation (e.g., Ansible, Jenkins). Strong understanding of distributed systems, data modeling, and performance tuning. Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS (minimum 2 years). Familiarity with shell scripting and Linux system administration. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work in agile environments and collaborate across cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications: Elasticsearch certification(s) (e.g., Elastic Certified Engineer). Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Exposure to other search technologies or big data platforms (e.g., Apache Kafka, Hadoop). Knowledge of security and compliance standards related to data handling.
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Capability / Product Owner (Dublin)
DublinContractTBCCapability Owner/Product Owner - Financial Services Contract Dublin - 3 days a week on site Must have rights to work in Ireland Role Description: For a leading financial services client, we are seeking a Product Owner who will serve as the lead partner on the development team /squad. The team is responsible for the oversight and delivery of technical and functional capabilities of a product. The product owner is the leader of the squad who has the decision-making authority and end to end accountability for delivery of the goals of the squad. Responsibilities: Manages communicated stakeholder expectations on what functionality the product will have and how the product will be released to the end user community. Frequently shares the product vision with the team. Makes decisions throughout the development of the product and is ultimately the final decision maker on the functionality of the product. Defines the user stories for the product, owns product backlog and prioritization of the items in it. Elaborate stories, acceptance criteria, embracing lean, test driven development, agile practices. Defines and documents the product’s release strategy. Sequences user stories based on their contribution to the business’ strategic goals. Can change user stories and their sequencing prior to every sprint. Leads the team planning during program increment planning sessions. Is responsible for the approval of changes to the release plan and sprint plans. Decides whether or not to move forward with the product, accepting or rejecting user stories. Defect management. Responsible for providing status details to the Capability Manager Serves as the overall leader of the squad and therefore leads rituals such as daily standup, iteration planning, scoping sessions and retrospectives, along with ensuring any blockers are removed. Responsible for the breakdown of new requirements to ensure lean delivery. Provide an active role in mitigating impediments impacting successful team completion of Release/Sprint Goals. Collaborate and communicate continuously, effectively and directly, with engineers, designers, business stakeholders, BA’s, SME’s and testers. Skills: Product strategy, planning, and development Strong leadership abilities Strong understanding of technology User story creation and elaboration, and high-level design documentation Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent organizational and time management skills Outstanding collaboration, communication, presentation, negotiation and leadership skills Highly motivated self-starter with a willingness to learn and a create thinker Ability to adapt very quickly to an ever changing environment In-depth knowledge of lean agile processes and principle Hands-on DevOps experience developing and delivering products in a collaborative, lean, agile team environment
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System Engineer
Contract€500-600 a daySystem Engineer - Leuven, Belgium - Long Term Contract Our client is hiring a System Engineer to join the Generic Build Team at a leading financial services organisation. This role is onsite 50% in Leuven, with a contract running until the end of the year and annual rolling extensions. Fluent English and Dutch speakers are required. About the Team Our Generic Build Team manages all tools within the ALM Suite – including Confluence, Jenkins, and BitBucket – and supports the full Continuous Delivery Pipeline (Continuous Exploration, Integration & Deployment). Key Responsibilities Tool Management: Maintain and upgrade Jenkins, Bitbucket, Sonar, Nexus, Maven, and more Innovation: Investigate upgrades, new plug-ins, and features Support: Provide 3rd-line support, consultancy, and incident resolution Alignment: Understand client needs and propose solutions Decommissioning: Lead cleanup of legacy tools across the organisation What We’re Looking For Technical Requirements Proven experience managing Jenkins, Bitbucket, Sonar, Nexus, Maven Deep knowledge of Atlassian Jira & Confluence Scripting in Python and Typescript (Perl is a plus) Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows application servers Ability to assess, streamline, and retire outdated tools Soft Skills Proactive, independent, and highly motivated Diplomatic and able to drive change with buy-in Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder engagement Client-focused, assertive, and resilient Interested? Apply below or email your CV directly to lhayward@skillfindergroup.com
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FATCA/CRS Expert With FITAX .
LuxembourgContractnegotiableFATCA/CRS Expert with FITAZ We are seeking an experienced and highly knowledgeable FATCA/CRS professional with proven expertise in the use of the FITAX platform to support the implementation, maintenance, and operational management of international tax compliance obligations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring adherence to global automatic exchange of information (AEOI) requirements, specifically the U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and the OECD Common Reporting Standard (CRS), across our client and entity reporting obligations. This is a client-facing or cross-functional project support role requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and in-depth knowledge of regulatory tax reporting. Key Responsibilities: FATCA/CRS Compliance Support: Interpret and apply FATCA and CRS regulations across jurisdictions relevant to the organization’s operations. Validate and classify account holders and entities under FATCA and CRS rules. Advise on the creation and maintenance of tax documentation (e.g., W-8, W-9, CRS self-certifications). Ensure regulatory reporting obligations are met accurately and timely. FITAX Platform Expertise: Operate and manage the FITAX reporting software for FATCA and CRS submissions. Upload, validate, and troubleshoot data files within FITAX. Coordinate submission processes to local tax authorities through FITAX. Monitor transmission status, handle error logs, and assist in remediations or re-submissions. Data Management & Quality Assurance: Perform data mapping, data cleansing, and data validation tasks. Conduct reconciliation of tax data and reports with internal systems (e.g., KYC/AML platforms). Collaborate with IT and compliance teams to ensure data integrity and automation optimization. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a point of contact for internal teams and clients regarding FATCA/CRS queries. Provide technical guidance and training to staff involved in FATCA/CRS processes. Support audits, regulatory reviews, and internal control assessments. Process Improvement & Risk Mitigation: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance FATCA/CRS reporting efficiency. Support the development and testing of automated tools and solutions. Stay updated on regulatory developments and ensure policy and procedure alignment. Requirements: Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Law, Accounting, Taxation, or related field. Professional certifications (e.g., ADIT, ICA, CPA, CTA) are advantageous. Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of experience in FATCA/CRS compliance or tax operations. Prior hands-on use of FITAX is mandatory. Experience in a financial institution, Big 4 firm, or regulatory reporting service provider is preferred.
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"Toby is one of the best Avaloq recruiters in the industry. He has a rare talent for understanding the needs of clients and candidates alike, and his ability to build strong relationships is exceptional. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Avaloq recruiter who truly cares about their success."
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I was introduced to Grant shortly before I arrived in the UK.What a remarkable individual. Incredibly generous with his time and advice about the industry which he understands so well. I'm not at all surprised at the level of success he has achieved by establishing Skillfinder International.
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My team has been cooperating with Skillfinder International for last couple of years. Skillfinder is always ready to provide a solution for our resourcing needs across our locations (Ireland, Luxembourg, Czech Republic) for both contractor and internal hiring. Skillfinder helped us to onboard various roles, including the ones with niche skills such as OpenEdge developer or Data governance expertise.
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"Toby is one of the best Avaloq recruiters in the industry. He has a rare talent for understanding the needs of clients and candidates alike, and his ability to build strong relationships is exceptional. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Avaloq recruiter who truly cares about their success."
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Skillfinder International was founded in 2003. With the goal of establishing itself as a trusted partner to our clients in the Financial Services and technical talent search arena. We have local offices in Luxembourg and Frankfurt allowing EU clients to deal directly through our SARL or GmbH should they need an EU based recruitment service. We are now a leading specialist provider of business and technology professionals internationally. We deliver tailored services to our clients internationally. Our expert approach means our decisions are based on knowledge and understanding, not assumptions. Our extensive reach enables us to target financial and technical expertise and talent globally.

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