Daniel Mapstone


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.

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Ticino, Switzerland
Senior Observability Engineer
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.
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Lisbon, Portugal
Lead Backend PHP
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.
Daniel MapstoneDaniel Mapstone
Zürich, Switzerland
Senior Java Engineer
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).
Daniel MapstoneDaniel Mapstone
Zürich, Switzerland
Business Architect (Margin Trading)
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.
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