Job Opportunities

Leu Numismatik AG is a leading auction house specializing in ancient, medieval, and modern coins. We are seeking a full-time Senior Numismatist to join our team in Winterthur at the earliest possible date. The primary responsibility of this role is the detailed cataloging and description of ancient coins, particularly those from the fields of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine numismatics. Additionally, the position involves various other numismatic tasks related to our auctions.

Your Responsibilities

• Detailed cataloging and description of ancient coins (Greek, Roman, Byzantine) in English
• Research using the company’s library and numismatic literature
• Welcoming and assisting clients
• Representation and consultation at coin fairs and numismatic events
• Assisting in the preparation and execution of auctions

Your Profile

• Extensive experience as a numismatist, particularly in ancient coinage
• Excellent knowledge of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine numismatics
• Additional expertise in other areas such as Celtic, Indian, Islamic, or early medieval numismatics is welcome, though the primary focus remains on the aforementioned fields
• English as a first or second language (excellent written and spoken proficiency required)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with a structured working approach
• Resilience and flexibility, especially during intensive auction phases
• Full-time on-site presence in our Winterthur office is required

What We Offer

• Work in a dedicated and highly qualified team
• Daily engagement with thousands of fascinating coins
• Participation in numismatic fairs and events
• Attractive remuneration in one of the world’s leading auction houses

Are you interested? We look forward to receiving your application, including your CV and cover letter, at jobs@leunumismatik.com or via phone at +41 52 214 11 10.

We are one of the world's leading numismatic auction houses and are passionately developing our own auction platform. Our small, agile development team works on innovative solutions – from customer applications to a customized ERP system.

We are looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to technically lead our development team, to plan technical visions, and to bring them to life with us.

Your Tasks:

• You take the technical lead of our development team and are responsible for the technical implementation of our software solutions.
• You plan software architectures and accompany their implementation.
• You work closely with our project manager to translate technical requirements into practical solutions.
• You share your knowledge with the team and support them with technical questions.
• You contribute to code quality by establishing and developing best practices.

Your Profile:

• You have extensive experience in software development with C# and .NET.
• You are proficient in web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; knowledge of frameworks like Angular or React.js is advantageous.
• You have experience in planning and implementing software architectures.
• You are familiar with Git and Azure.
• You have strong communication and team leadership skills.
• You speak fluent English and German.

What We Offer:

• A small, ambitious team with flat hierarchies and agile working methods.
• A modern office in the heart of Winterthur, a minute's walk from the main train station.
• Opportunities for home office and flexible working hours.
• Training opportunities and room for personal development.
• An open, collegial working environment where ideas are valued.

Please send your application exclusively by email to Dr. Urs Arnold, COO, Leu Numismatik AG, at jobs@leunumismatik.com.

We look forward to getting to know you!