Company Description
Welcome to IAZI AG, a subsidiary of SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG. IAZI is a market leader in real estate valuation in Switzerland, with over 130 employees and offices in Zurich, Lausanne, as well as Goa and Kerala in India. For 25 years, IAZI has provided professional services to both the national and international real estate industry. The company supports property owners, investors, developers, and real estate financiers with targeted consulting, scientific analysis, and innovative software solutions.
Job Description
We are seeking a Technical / Software Architect to join our team in Zurich. In this role, you will be a versatile technical partner across software engineering, cloud, data, integration, and delivery practices. You will support architecture decisions, empower engineering teams, challenge assumptions, and translate business and customer needs into pragmatic, scalable, and secure technical solutions. Additionally, you will drive innovation with a strong customer focus and contribute to evolving software development practices, including the responsible use of AI and GenAI.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical & Software Architecture: Design pragmatic and scalable architectures across backend services, cloud infrastructure, databases, APIs, and integration layers, utilizing technologies such as .NET, Python, SQL, Kubernetes, and Docker.
- Engineering Enablement and Delivery Support: Enable engineering teams by translating business needs into clear technical concepts, supporting implementation, and assisting with problem-solving to unblock delivery.
- Data Architecture & Governance: Support data models, platforms, pipelines, governance practices, data quality approaches, and integration patterns.
- Innovation & GenAI Adoption: Drive customer-focused innovation in software development by identifying, evaluating, and responsibly integrating AI and GenAI capabilities.
- Stakeholder Advisory & Architecture Standards: Act as a sparring partner for senior stakeholders and maintain architecture documentation, technical standards, decision records, and best practices for long-term maintainability.
Qualifications
Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering, technical architecture, solution architecture, or a comparable role.
- Proven track record of working across complex systems and supporting teams through the full software delivery lifecycle.
Language and Customer Communication:
- Fluency in German and English is required. The role involves clear and confident communication with customers, understanding their business needs, and translating these into pragmatic technical solutions.
Technical Proficiency:
- Strong hands-on experience in software architecture, modern software engineering practices, and maintainable solution design.
- Broad knowledge of backend services, databases, APIs, integration patterns, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps practices.
- Hands-on experience with relevant technology stacks, particularly .NET, Python, SQL, Kubernetes, and Docker.
- Strong data background, including data modeling, data platforms, pipelines, governance, quality, and integration.
- Good understanding of security principles, observability, documentation, automated testing, CI/CD, and containerization.
- Experience with AI or GenAI is highly desirable, particularly in use case identification, tool evaluation, and responsible integration.
- Preferred: Experience in the financial services or real estate industry; familiarity with analytics platforms and enterprise architecture frameworks. Certifications in cloud platforms, software architecture, or enterprise architecture are considered a strong asset.
Soft Skills:
- Strong customer focus, with the ability to drive innovation and translate customer needs into practical technical solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, departments, countries, and cultures.
- Ability to act as a trusted sparring partner for senior stakeholders and clarify ambiguous technical topics.
- Pragmatic, delivery-oriented mindset, balancing strategic architecture with hands-on problem-solving.
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn new technologies and practices.
What We Offer
- Innovative Environment: Join a team dedicated to advancing transparency in the Swiss real estate market.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Options for hybrid work models to promote work-life balance.
- Collaborative Culture: Engage in a supportive and dynamic team environment.
Application Process
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 leading digital company that simplifies people’s lives with innovative products. Our portfolio encompasses a variety of sectors, including 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 assistance for particular roles. Any submissions made without 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.