Company Description

Backend Engineer - Build the Future of Switzerland's #1 Second-Hand Platform!

Why Join Us?

At SMG, we're not just building a second-hand marketplace-we're crafting an experience that millions of Swiss people love and trust. We're looking for a Backend Engineer who thrives on solving real-world problems, shaping scalable APIs, and creating seamless backend services that power our platform.

If you love clean architecture, enjoy scaling systems, and want to work in a collaborative, international team, this is your place.

Job Description

Your Impact

You'll be part of a tight-knit team of great backend engineers from Serbia, Switzerland, and France. Working in a cross-functional squad, you'll help shape our marketplace, delivering robust, scalable solutions that make buying and selling second-hand as effortless as possible.

What You'll Do

• Architect, build, and optimise high-performance APIs and backend services

• Own and enhance system resilience, scalability, and robustness

• Code, ship, and iterate -producing clean, maintainable, well-documented code

• Work closely with web**, mobile, and product teams** to craft seamless user experiences

• Mentor & grow -help level up fellow engineers and contribute to our strong engineering culture

Our Tech Stack

Backend: micro-services in Go and Java

Infrastructure: Kubernetes on Production since 2016, Google Cloud since 2019, PostgreSQL, Redis.

Event-Driven Architecture: Kafka on Production since 2016

Never coded in Go? No problem!

If you're a strong backend engineer, you'll pick it up quickly-we've seen it happen!

Your Future Team

You'll join one of our cross-functional teams, collaborating with:

Backend engineers

Web & mobile developers

Product manager

Product designer

Together, you'll ship impactful features that enhance the marketplace experience for millions of users.

Qualifications

Who You Are

• Experienced

- You've built and scaled high-performance applications before

• Problem-Solver

- You enjoy tackling real-world challenges with a pragmatic, product-driven mindset

• Quality-Oriented

- You care about writing clean, tested, and well-reviewed code

• Curious & Adaptable

- You love learning and picking up new technologies

• A Team Player

- You communicate well and collaborate effortlessly with technical and non-technical colleagues

• English Proficient

- You're comfortable working in an international team

Additional Information

Why SMG?

Impact

- Build features that touch millions of users in Switzerland

Growth

- Work with experienced engineers and level up your skills

Flexibility

- Hybrid work setup with autonomy and ownership

Great Culture

- A diverse, open-minded, and supportive team

At SMG, we know that great talent comes in many forms.

Even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements, apply anyway!

You might be the missing piece we're looking for.

Ready to build something amazing?

Join us!

1. Hiring Manager Call with Engineering Manager (45 mn)
2. Tech Interview (90min)
3. Meet the team
4. Meet the Director

To learn more about us, visit our page on Welcome To the Jungle !

About Us

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG. is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and cutting-edge European digital company that simplifies people's lives with innovative products.

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG. provides customers the best tools to meet their life decision needs. The portfolio includes Real Estate (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Flatfox, alle-immobilien.ch, Immostreet.ch, home.ch, Publimmo, Acheter-Louer.ch, CASASOFT, IAZI), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo) and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24, moneyland.ch).
The company was founded in November 2021 by TX Group AG, Ringier AG, La Mobilière and General Atlantic.

Disclaimer

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG primarily engages directly with candidates. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless we have specifically requested their assistance for particular roles. Any submissions made without a prior request from our Talent Acquisition team will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of recruitment agencies in respecting this policy.