Lead Software Engineer - Trading Infrastructure

Robert Walters Switzerland
Zürich
2J
  • 22.04.2025
  • 100%
  • Poste à responsabilités
  • Durée indéterminée
Location: Zurich or remote in UTC / UTC+1 / UTC+2

Tech stack: TypeScript, NestJS; React, Redux, HTML5, CSS3; Kafka, WebSockets; PostgreSQL, Redis; OpenAPI, AsyncAPI; Docker, AWS EKS, Kong; Nx Monorepo, Git Submodules

Our client, a fast-growing fintech startup headquartered in Zürich, is seeking an Lead Software Engineer - Trading Infrastructure to help build and scale their next-generation trading systems. This is a critical leadership role with flexibility to work remotely within the EU timezone or from their Zürich office.

Lead Software Engineer - Trading Infrastructure

You will be responsible for shaping the architecture and performance of the company's core trading systems. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will lead a remote team while staying hands-on with key backend development work.

You will:

  • Architect and optimise backend trading infrastructure
  • Drive development using TypeScript, NestJS, and Kafka
  • Oversee deployments with AWS EKS, Kong, and Docker
  • Maintain Nx monorepo and manage Git submodules
  • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers

You bring:

  • A solid engineering foundation, with at least 5 years of full-stack experience and a focus on backend systems
  • A collaborative approach and excellent communication skills in English
  • The confidence to lead projects and mentor engineers across locations
  • Strong experience in fintech or trading, building scalable systems in production
  • Technical fluency in TypeScript, React, Redux, NestJS, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Redis
  • Familiarity with OpenAPI and AsyncAPI standards
  • The confidence to lead projects and mentor engineers across locations

Our client is a pre-Series A fintech startup on a mission to modernise trading infrastructure. Backed by experienced investors, they offer a fast-paced, product-focused environment with the flexibility of remote work, direct involvement in technical strategy, and the opportunity to leave a real mark on the platform's evolution.

Are you motivated by clean design, reliable systems, and the opportunity to influence both product and team direction? Apply now for the Engineering Lead - Trading Infrastructure role and help shape the next wave of fintech innovation.

We aim to provide feedback within five working days.

Robert Walters Switzerland AG
Samir Hertig
+41 (0) 44 809 3500