Senior Backend Engineer / Senior Backend Engineeress

Company Description

Welcome to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group!

SMG is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a leading European digital company that simplifies people’s lives with forward-looking products. We operate leading marketplaces across real estate, automotive, general classifieds, and finance & insurance. We’re driven by our values: Better Together, Aim High, and Act Responsibly.

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
• 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 strives 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 a lasting impact.

Additional Information

What Do We Offer?

• 6 weeks of holidays per year (plus the 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

Hiring Process

We believe hiring is a two-way street, where both parties get to know each other. Here's what you can expect:

• Initial Screening Call with a recruiter
• Hiring Manager Video-Call: Introduction to the team, role, and responsibilities, followed by a technical screening
• Technical Interview: Coding Interview, Architecture & Design
• Team Fit (on-site in Zurich)

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

About Us

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a cutting-edge digital company that simplifies people’s lives with innovative products. SMG Swiss Marketplace Group provides customers with the best tools to meet their life decision needs. The portfolio includes Real Estate (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Flatfox, Immostreet.ch, alle-immobilien.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).

Disclaimer

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group primarily engages with candidates directly. 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.