Engineering Lead – Trading Infrastructure

von: Robert Walters Switzerland | Ort: Zürich

You will be responsible for shaping the architecture and performance of the company’s core trading systems. Reporting directly to the CTO, you’ll 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.

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