Advanced Cryptographic Solutions - Senior Engineer
Zürich / Splügenstrasse 5If yes, this is your opportunity to shine. Join us at Vontobel, become a Technical Platform Owner and play a key role in shaping the future of our Encryption Services, including Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Secrets Management.
We are looking for a talented individual who is eager to grow, take ownership, and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative environment. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear your story and learn what motivates you.
What would your role be?
As a key member of our team, you’ll:
- Collaborate and Innovate: Be hands-on in exciting projects as a lead engineer, working on:
- Automation of cloud and on-prem infrastructure solutions
- PKI, HSMs, Crypto Agility, and Post-Quantum Cryptography
- Data Encryption and Secrets Management
- Emerging technologies like E-Signing and Blockchain
- Drive Impact: Take ownership of the operation and continuous improvement of Encryption Services-related systems.
- Lead and Inspire: Foster knowledge-sharing within the team and have the opportunity to grow into a team leadership role, combining technical ownership with people management.
- Learn and Grow: Participate in software development and DevOps activities, while continuously developing your skills and expertise.
- Coordinate and Deliver: Manage small to mid-size IT projects with a focus on collaboration and results.
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Experience with tools and solutions related to PKI, HSMs, Azure KeyVault, certificate and secrets management, ACME, and optionally Blockchain technologies.
- A solid understanding of enterprise architectures and virtualization platforms.
- Hands-on experience with both on-prem and cloud solutions.
- Software development skills (ideally in Python and Java).
- A growth mindset: You’re eager to learn, take responsibility, and continuously develop yourself.
- A collaborative spirit: You thrive in a dynamic, agile team environment.
What We Offer: Why Join Us?
At Vontobel, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- A Supportive, Inclusive Culture: Join a friendly, diverse team that values collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect.
- Flexibility for Work-Life Balance: Enjoy up to 40% home office flexibility to help you balance your professional and personal life.
- Opportunities for Growth: We’re committed to your development, offering continuous learning opportunities and the chance to take on leadership responsibilities.
- A Great Workspace: Work in a top Zurich location with collaboration spaces, rooftop terraces, and free lunch.
- Cutting-Edge Tools: Access the latest technology to help you excel in your role.
- Flat Hierarchies: Collaborate across all levels in an agile, open environment.
- A Purpose-Driven Mission: At Vontobel, you’ll contribute to building better futures for our clients, society, and yourself.
We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not have absolutely everything we have asked for, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. By 2030, we want to be known as one of the leading and most trusted global investment firms. We have 2,300+ engaged professionals, based in over 25 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich.
We are both majority family-owned and publicly listed. Our capacity for long-term focus, on topics such as sustainability, is underpinned by the security of the family’s 100-year commitment. Driven by an ownership mindset, you can unlock your potential and translate insights into opportunities. We are hiring talented individuals who are determined to deliver in a changing world and who come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Do you want to be Vontobel?