Daniel leads the Technology and Digital offering at Trust in SODA for the DACH region. He is focused on partnering with high-growth, tech-enabled businesses. With over seven years of experience in this field, Daniel has extensive experience partnering with tech-enabled firms across the UK, the US, and now Switzerland, Germany & Austria.
JOBS FROM DANIEL
Ticino, Switzerland
Senior Observability Engineer
ContractCHF100 - CHF120 per hour
Trust in Soda is excited to partner with an innovative tech company in Switzerland as they seek a Senior Engineer for their Observability Engineering Team. This role offers the chance to guide a team in designing, deploying, and managing a robust observability stack across cloud environments, ensuring real-time monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization of cloud infrastructure and IT workloads.Location: Lugano, SwitzerlandRate: 120CHF/hourLength: 12monthsYou’ll be responsible for driving the adoption of best practices in observability, overseeing the implementation of critical infrastructure tools like Terraform, and mentoring a talented team of engineers.Key Responsibilities:Design & Implement Observability Stack: Build and deploy logging, monitoring, alerting, and tracing systems tailored to cloud environments.Cloud & Infrastructure Management: Seamlessly integrate observability tools with cloud platforms, including Oracle OCI, AWS, Azure, and GCP, and leverage IaC tools like Terraform to automate infrastructure deployments.Monitoring & Optimization: Drive the development of monitoring standards, optimize system performance, and ensure high availability and efficiency of cloud workloads.Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with DevOps, SRE, and application teams to create a unified observability strategy.Your Background:Experience: 5 years in observability engineering with a focus on cloud infrastructure (Oracle OCI experience is a must).Technical Expertise: Strong in monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, and PagerDuty; expertise with Terraform and containerized platforms such as Kubernetes.Leadership: Proven experience leading teams and driving technical discussions.Cloud Knowledge: Deep understanding of cloud-native environments and observability best practices.Soft Skills: Excellent communicator with a passion for mentoring and fostering team development in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
Posted about 24 hours ago
VIEW ROLELisbon, Portugal
Lead Backend PHP
Contract€350 - €400 per day
Trust in Soda is excited to be partnering with a leading AI-powered entertainment company that is transforming the way users engage with digital content. They are on a mission to push the boundaries of innovation, and we're looking for Backend Engineers who thrive in high-load, high-concurrency environments.If you're a problem-solver with strong PHP expertise and a passion for building scalable, high-performance systems, this could be your next big move!What You’ll Be Doing:Architect & Build: Design and implement high-quality backend systems that scale efficiently under high traffic loads.Collaborate: Work with cross-functional teams—including frontend developers, designers, and product managers—to deliver cutting-edge solutions.Optimize & Troubleshoot: Debug and resolve complex technical issues, optimizing system performance for high concurrency.Innovate: Research and integrate new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance product capabilities.Code with Excellence: Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, following industry best practices.What We’re Looking For:Backend Expertise: 3-5 years as a Backend Developer, with at least 2-3 years of hands-on PHP experience (Symfony is a plus).Database Mastery: Strong experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL databases, and writing optimized queries.API Development: Experience building RESTful APIs (GraphQL familiarity is a plus).High-Load Environments: Proven ability to build scalable systems with caching, load balancing, and horizontal scaling.Testing & Code Quality: Knowledge of TDD, BDD, unit, and integration testing methodologies.Version Control & DevOps: Proficiency in Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and backend security best practices.Problem-Solving Mindset: Strong analytical and debugging skills to tackle technical challenges.Bonus Skills (Nice to Have):Experience with Elasticsearch, OpenAPI, Kafka, Kubernetes, or cloud platformsBackground in event-driven architecture or payment system integrationsWhy Join?Cutting-Edge AI Technology: Work with an innovative entertainment company leveraging AI for next-level user experiences.Impactful Work: Help shape products that engage millions of users worldwide.Career Growth: Join a fast-paced, high-performing engineering team with ample learning opportunities.
Posted 8 days ago
VIEW ROLEZürich, Switzerland
Senior Java Engineer
ContractCHF90 - CHF100 per hour
Location: Switzerland (Remote flexibility with some on-site requirements)Rate: 100chf/hourLength of Contract: 12monthsAbout Us:Trust in Soda is partnering with a leading financial exchange company based in Switzerland, renowned for its cutting-edge technology and innovation in the financial markets. As they continue to grow and expand their digital platforms, they are looking for a talented Full-Stack Java Engineer with Angular experience to join their dynamic development team.If you are passionate about working on high-impact, scalable solutions in a fast-paced, financial tech environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.Role Overview:As a Full-Stack Java Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining enterprise-level applications within the financial exchange sector. You will play a key role in building and enhancing the core trading platforms and ensuring seamless integration across multiple systems. Your primary focus will be on the back-end using Java, while also delivering robust and scalable front-end solutions with Angular.Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain high-performance, scalable Java-based applications.Design and implement responsive and intuitive front-end features using Angular.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, design solutions, and deliver features in a fast-paced environment.Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.Perform unit testing and integration testing to ensure high-quality code delivery.Contribute to architectural discussions and design reviews.Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues, bugs, and other challenges across both front-end and back-end systems.Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve development practices.Key Requirements:Proven experience as a Full-Stack Java Developer with a strong focus on Java back-end development.Solid experience with Angular for front-end development.Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.Familiarity with database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle).Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.Knowledge of financial markets and/or exchanges is a plus, but not required.Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.Fluent in English (written and spoken). Knowledge of German, French, or Italian is a plus but not essential.Desirable Skills:Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure).Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.Understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Posted 17 days ago
VIEW ROLEZürich, Switzerland
Business Architect (Margin Trading)
ContractCHF1000 - CHF1200 per day
Trust in Soda are partnered with an exciting businesses who specialise in digitalising private financial institutions. We are seeking multiple Business Architects with experience in margin trading & multi-dealer platforms for structured productsLocation: ZurichRate: 1200/DayLength: 12monthsRole Overview:We are seeking highly skilled professionals to drive business transformation and optimize trading and advisory solutions for private banks. You will play a key role in designing, analyzing, and enhancing trading processes, ensuring seamless integration of margin trading and structured product platforms.Key Responsibilities:Trading & Advisory Process Design – Enhance and streamline trading workflows, ensuring efficiency and regulatory compliance.Margin Trading Expertise – Optimize margin lending processes, risk frameworks, and collateral management strategies.Multi-Dealer Platform Integration – Support the implementation and improvement of structured product platforms, ensuring smooth multi-dealer execution.Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborate with front-office teams, IT, and key stakeholders to align solutions with business objectives.Business & Technology Alignment – Bridge the gap between business requirements and technical solutions for private banking trading operations.Your Profile:Strong experience as a Business Architect or Business Analyst in private banking, wealth management, or investment banking.Expertise in trading solutions, margin trading, and structured products.Deep understanding of multi-dealer platforms and trading advisory workflows.Proven ability to translate business needs into functional specifications and process improvements.Experience working with front-office teams and technology stakeholders in a fast-paced, regulatory-driven environment.Knowledge of risk, compliance, and regulatory frameworks related to margin trading and structured products.What’s in It for You:Work on high-impact projects in a leading private banking environment.Opportunity to shape cutting-edge trading and advisory solutions.Collaborate with top-tier financial professionals and industry experts.
Posted 17 days ago
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