Senior Backend Engineer

Merkle, a dentsu company

Zürich, Switzerland
Hybrid
5+ years professional backend engineering experience
Proficiency in kotlin programming language
Strong hands-on experience with spring boot framework
Merkle, part of dentsu, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to enhance its e-banking platform in Zürich. The role focuses on developing secure microservices using Kotlin and Spring Boot, with responsibilities extending to architectural decision-making and mentoring

Job Summary

  • This role involves strengthening the service layer of an e-banking platform by designing and operating highly reliable microservices.
  • The successful candidate will own services end-to-end from API contract design through to production observability while mentoring junior engineers.
  • Benefits include 25 days of holidays, mental health support, flexible working hours, and a learning allowance for professional development.

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Merkle, part of dentsu, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to enhance its e-banking platform in Zürich. The role focuses on developing secure microservices using Kotlin and Spring Boot, with responsibilities extending to architectural decision-making and mentoring.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years professional backend engineering experience
  • Proficiency in Kotlin programming language
  • Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot framework
  • Solid Apache Kafka experience including Streams
  • Proficiency with PostgreSQL and MySQL databases
  • Practical experience with Kubernetes or OpenShift
  • German B2+ primary language proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Prior experience in regulated banking or fintech industries
  • Familiarity with Spring Cloud and distributed tracing tools
  • Experience with database migration tooling Flyway or Liquibase
  • French or Italian language skills advantageous
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional backend engineering experience
  • German B2+ language proficiency required
  • English business proficiency required
  • Kotlin core requirement for mobile team collaboration

Work Rights

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