Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Tech: TypeScript, React, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Google Cloud

Location: Remote (or Zürich, Switzerland)

ORCA has pioneered a new way with our SaaS platform to automatically identify and fulfill the tax, compliance, and legal obligations for complex ownership structures. We are trusted by hundreds of companies worldwide, including trusts, private client advisors, VCs, law firms, corporations and family offices.

Founded in Zürich, Switzerland in 2017, ORCA is a fast-growing company with ambitious goals and the funding to scale. Our international team of 18 is highly motivated and works from Zürich and around the world.

Tasks

We are hiring Senior Software Engineers to join our English-speaking product and engineering team. This role can be based at our Zürch HQ (hybrid) or remote. As a Senior Software Engineer at ORCA, you will play a pivotal role in our company’s success, developing a high-performance, robust, and scalable web application to meet the needs of our global customers.

You will work alongside a talented international team of software engineers, product managers and a product designer. This role reports directly to the CTO.

Leading role in architectural decisions and technology choices for ORCA’s core platform.
Develop a production-grade SaaS web application using TypeScript, React and Node.js
Join a cross-functional team with software engineers, product managers and a product designer.
Participate in the full software development cycle: from reviewing functional specifications and designing architectures to implementing features and delivering solutions.
Ensure that the software meets high standards for quality, security, and scalability, while continuously delivering business value.
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, applying relevant innovations to the platform.
Maintain a pragmatic, problem-solving approach to challenges.
Contribute to the success of ORCA!

Requirements

5+ years of experience in software development, ideally in a SaaS product company
Deep understanding of design patterns and system architecture
Expertise in Node.js and backend frameworks (e.g., Express, NestJS).
Proficiency in Typescript
Experience building rich web applications using React, particularly with complex workflows
Familiarity with continuous integration, processes automation, and testing tools
Experience working with a cross-functional, agile team of software engineers, product managers, and designers.
Working proficiency in English

We have multiple open positions and can consider candidates with deeper expertise in either frontend or backend technologies.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
Flexible working arrangements, with the freedom to work from wherever you prefer.
A dynamic growth environment with plenty of freedom and responsibility
An experienced and motivated team
Exciting challenges involving cutting-edge technologies, sophisticated design, and a unique product in a zero-knowledge environment
The opportunity to shape the future of an innovative company

If you are a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer enthusiastic about building high-performance, scalable, enterprise-ready applications with TypeScript, React and Node.js we want to hear from you!

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