Company Overview
RA Scale AG is an ETH Zurich spin-off that is revolutionizing the construction industry with its AI-powered SaaS platform designed to automate tenders and supplier selection. Based in Zurich, our growing team of approximately 20 professionals is excited to expand our operations into Germany and Austria.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled backend engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of our innovative platform. Your responsibilities will include:
- Designing and implementing scalable backend services for our AI-powered SaaS platform
- Developing microservices and APIs using Go, Python, or TypeScript
- Architecting and operating distributed systems on cloud infrastructure (GCP)
- Optimizing performance, scalability, and system reliability
- Integrating data sources and creating interfaces for internal AI models
- Collaborating with front-end and DevOps teams on system design and deployment
- Ensuring code quality, testing, and documentation are maintained
- Contributing to the long-term backend architecture and technical roadmap
Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Several years of professional experience as a backend or software engineer in a cloud environment
- Strong proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Python, C#, or Java
- Experience with microservices, event-driven architectures, and API design
- Proficient in managing databases such as PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis, or similar
- Familiarity with cloud technologies (GCP) and CI/CD pipelines
- Sound understanding of system architecture, scaling strategies, and observability
- Commitment to high quality standards, a structured approach to work, and a passion for complex systems
- Excellent English skills (working language); proficiency in German is an advantage
Employment Terms
This position offers:
- A permanent full-time role (100%)
- Workplace located in Zurich (Sihlcity)
- Start date: to be agreed upon
- A modern working environment with a high degree of personal responsibility and flexible working hours
If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.