Senior Backend Engineer | Golang (f/m/d) | 80-100% | Hybrid working model | Zurich Switzerland

Job Description

Two of our online marketplaces, tutti.ch and anibis.ch, are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join their team.

Meet the team!

At SMG, our strength lies in our people. Meet the Manager with whom you could work:

• Nikola Cvorovic  - Engineering Manager - LinkedIn

The tutti.ch and anibis.ch Backend Team works in stream-aligned product teams using the SCRUM methodology.
Each team includes 2-3 Backend Engineers, a Product Owner, an Engineering Manager, Designers, and Mobile and Web Engineers.
Our teams collaborate closely with Platform (infrastructure) and Data (BI) teams, and each product team owns a specific domain.
Engineers are responsible for design, implementation, deployment, and monitoring.
We run Go-based backend services on AWS with Kubernetes, deploying daily to over 300k users.
Code is reviewed and deployed directly from GitHub.
Our stack includes PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, SendGrid (emails), and Auth0 (authentication).
We maintain high test coverage using tools like Testify, with integration tests for databases, Redis, and Kafka.

Qualifications

What you bring to the ride

• A track record of at least 5 years making high-impact technical decisions and driving project outcomes
• While our software stack is written in Go, we welcome engineers from different programming language backgrounds as long as you’re eager to work with Go
• Proven experience with strongly typed languages in complex settings, including building and delivering web services
• A positive attitude and passion for your craft matter more than checking every box
• You are a pragmatic, empathetic team member who strive to understand others before seeking to be understood
• We value individuality and the unique contributions of every team member. No matter your background or experience, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check every box. Together, we embrace growth, celebrate differences, and create lasting impact

Benefits

• 6 weeks of holidays per year (plus option to buy 10 extra)
• 40-hour work week with flextime (capped at 45 hours)
• A hybrid work setup with flexibility to work remotely
• Generous parental leave: 18 weeks for maternity and 6 weeks for paternity/adoption
• SBB Half-Fare Card and first-class travel between SMG offices in Switzerland
• Gender-neutral pay and transparent career paths
• Choose your gear: Mac or Windows laptop, and iPhone, Samsung, or Pixel mobile
• An inclusive and innovative environment where your voice matters