Lead Product Engineer ​/ Senior Software Engineer

Position: Several Lead Product Engineers / Senior Software Engineers

Job Type: Temporary (3-month contract for POC) or Full-Time

Start Date: Immediately

Location: Zürich

Language: English (German is a plus, but not required)

We are seeking several dynamic Lead Product Engineers/Senior Software Engineers to spearhead the technical execution of various critical, fast-paced Proof of Concept (POC) through to the end of the year. We are looking for a true technical leader - not just a builder who takes tickets and writes code. You must have a strong "product brain" and a deep understanding of business objectives, allowing you to shape "what" we are building just as much as "how" we build it.

In this role, you will lead a development team, partner closely with our Technical Project Manager and Product Head, and act as a primary technical face to our clients.

• Technical Leadership:
  Architect, guide, and drive the hands-on development of the POC. Build, lead and mentor a team of developers, setting high standards for code quality and engineering best practices.
• Product Engineering:
  Act as a bridge between business requirements and technical execution. Proactively challenge assumptions, suggest product improvements, and ensure the technology solves the core business problem.
• Client Engagement:
  Confidently lead technical discussions with external clients and internal stakeholders. Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language and gather actionable requirements.
• Strategic Execution:
  Work in lockstep with the Technical Project Manager to ensure milestones are hit. Quickly pivot architecture or development strategies when business needs evolve.
• End-to-End Ownership:
  Take full accountability for the technical delivery of the project, from initial system design through to a successful POC deployment.

• Experience:
  
  Proven track record as a Senior Software Engineer, Tech Lead, or Staff Engineer with hands-on experience designing and building scalable applications.
• Leadership:
  Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and unblocking engineering teams to deliver under tight deadlines.
• Client-Facing
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong executive presence and communication skills. You must be comfortable presenting to clients, answering technical questions on the spot, and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Product Acumen: A deep understanding of product development life cycles. You care deeply about the user experience and business impact, not just the underlying code.
• Domain Knowledge:
  Background in the Finance or Technology sectors, with an understanding of complex business logic.

• Industry Expertise:
  Direct experience in Banking, Consumer Lending, or Wealth Management is highly advantageous.
• Consulting Background:
  Previous experience in a client‑facing technology consulting role
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in German is a bonus, though English is the only strict requirement.

This position is available as either a temporary 3-month contract (to successfully deliver the current POC by the end of the year) or as a full-time role. We are looking to kick off immediately.