2026 Off-cycle Internship - Tech - Kotlin/Java Engineer - Zurich en UBS Group AG

Interested in working in finance, but not sure where to start? Do you want to work for a firm with a truly global footprint? If making a global impact is one of your goals, then this is the place for you!

We're looking for ambitious students to join our 2026 Off-cycle Internship Program within our Group Technology.

You’ll get to:

• bring microservice architecture concepts to life using cutting-edge technologies like Kotlin, Java, REST & SOAP web services, Apache Kafka, Postgres DB, Kubernetes, Azure cloud, Splunk, DDD, TDD, BDD, and more
• build the next generation of our Booking Services ecosystem using modern programming paradigms and service

Zürich

Switzerland - Zürich

Information Technology (IT)

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.

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.

You will work in highly collaborative environment with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and skillsets. Together, you'll tackle challenging problems as a team. You'll be part of our Trade and Transfer Assets stream, working closely with Agile delivery units distributed across the globe. Our teams design, deliver, and operate state-of-the-art financial systems that offer best-in-class services to the bank’s clients.
We believe that diversity brings varied experiences, expertise, and working methods that improve the way we engineer and deliver solutions. We value flexibility and openness, so please don't let any concerns about immediate personal circumstances discourage you from applying. We greatly appreciate your upfront transparency about availability and personal commitments.

We’re looking for a candidate who:

• has completed at least 4 semesters of a bachelor's degree and graduated no longer than six months ago (bachelor's or master's degree), preferably in a MINT topic
• has programming skills in Java (EE) and/or Kotlin
• has exposure to Spring and/or other similar frameworks, Unit testing, CI/CD, and modern dev workflows, SQL and relational databases (e.g., MS SQL, Postgres)
• has exposure to Git, JIRA, and Linux/UNIX, docker or other container runtime
• has experience with kafka and event streaming, fast-paced Agile environment
• is passionate about technology and all aspects of the software development lifecycle
• 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

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.

Perhaps you’ve organized a fundraising event or taken part in team sports? Or stepped out of your comfort zone to learn about a subject you found challenging? Let us know how your achievements match the skills we’re after.

Start date: 1st January 2026

UBS is the world’s largest and only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.

With our large and diverse team operating internationally, we have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries. Although we all come from different backgrounds and specializations, two things unite us: the conviction that we’re stronger together, and the will and curiosity to constantly improve.

This paid internship will last 6-months. You’ll work with our experts and learn about the industry, our clients and our firm. You’ll be right at the heart of our business, learning from your colleagues, taking part in day-to-day operations. You'll be given mentors along the way and will have the chance to get to know some of the most senior members of our teams.

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop new skills and make contacts along the way. If you like challenges, enjoy learning and want to work where no two days are the same, this program is for you.

If you have a successful internship, you may get an offer to return for our Graduate Talent Program after you've completed your studies.