Mathematician / Physicist as Software Developer for Quantitative Methods (m/f/d)

About zeb

zeb is one of Europe's premier strategy, management, and IT consultancies with a dedicated focus on the financial services industry. We support banks, insurance companies, and technology service providers in navigating the challenges and opportunities arising from industry transformation.

Role Objectives

• Design innovative IT solutions addressing complex financial questions and actively drive digital transformation.
• Delve deeply into Python-based simulations or prototype projects in Scala, developing specialization over the course of your career.
• Lead software development efforts independently or as part of a team, acting as the crucial interface with clients.
• Create foundational software concepts and architectures, implementing robust and scalable solutions.
• Continuously enhance the existing zeb.control software tailored for financial sectors, advancing both zeb's capabilities and your own career trajectory.
• Contribute beyond your immediate tasks by engaging in company-wide initiatives such as delivering presentations, authoring articles, participating in recruitment, and fostering innovation management.

Candidate Profile

• You have successfully completed a university degree in natural sciences, economics, or IT-related fields.
• Possess initial professional experience as a computational core or software developer; prior exposure to financial services is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with modeling techniques, software development methodologies, and tools, with a preference for agile collaboration.
• Quickly grasp new challenges, analyze content thoroughly, and deliver solutions both independently and collaboratively.
• A reliable team player who contributes proactively, bringing creative problem-solving abilities.
• Enthusiastic about questioning established norms and driving innovation.
• Proficient in German (minimum C1 level, business fluent) and English (minimum B2 level, fluent), both written and spoken.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training programs and language courses to help refine your strengths, including personalized seminars beyond the standard catalog when necessary.
• Executive coaching opportunities for leadership-related skills such as personal positioning, communication, management, and negotiation.
• Engaging events fostering community and networking, including the Christmas party, zeb University, partner dinners, and informal gatherings like "Beer & Pizza."
• An agile working environment utilizing methods like SCRUM, Kanban, and Design Thinking in creative office spaces.
• Flexible work arrangements allowing you to choose your work location based on client meetings and personal preference, with the option to switch practice groups and locations over time.

Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or social origin. Our workplace encourages individuals who are eager to explore new ideas, take responsibility, and inspire through their actions.