Software Engineer
Location: Zurich or remote (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 is a fast-growing fintech scale-up headquartered in Zürich, focused on building the infrastructure behind modern trading platforms. Reporting to the CTO, the role sits within a distributed engineering team across EU time zones, with the option of hybrid work from their centrally located Zürich office.
You will:
- Design and implement robust full-stack applications using Node.js, React, and NestJS
- Lead backend service development with TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and Kafka
- Collaborate on architectural decisions for microservices and event-driven systems
- Contribute to DevOps workflows using Docker, CI/CD, and container orchestration tools
- Support API design and documentation aligned with OpenAPI standards
You bring:
- 5+ years of full-stack development experience, with a backend focus
- Deep knowledge of TypeScript, React, NestJS, Kafka, PostgreSQL, and Redis
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Educational background in STEM, or equivalent certifications
Our client is a scale-up backed by seasoned investors, building institutional-grade trading infrastructure. You will be part of a fast-moving, product-driven environment where you can:
- Directly influence technical architecture and strategic direction
- Work with a cutting-edge stack in a high-ownership culture
- Help shape a mission-critical platform used by professional trading clients
The company is entering a critical growth phase - this is the right moment to join and help define what comes next. Apply now.
About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Technology
Focus: Software & Engineering
Industry: Financial Services
Salary: confidentiel
Workplace Type: Remote
Experience Level: Senior Management
Location: Zürich
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: L4Z8B4-8F769A09
Date posted: 27 June 2025
Consultant: Samir Hertig
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