Senior Backend Engineer

dentsu / Merkle

Zürich, Switzerland
Not specified; not specified; benefits include 25 ...
Hybrid
Kotlin programming proficiency
Spring boot framework experience
Apache kafka event streaming
This role involves strengthening the service layer of an e-banking platform by designing highly reliable and secure microservices

Job Summary

  • This role involves strengthening the service layer of an e-banking platform by designing highly reliable and secure microservices.
  • Candidates will own services end-to-end from API contract design through production observability while mentoring junior engineers.
  • The company offers extensive benefits including mental health support, flexible working hours, and a learning allowance for professional development.

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This role involves strengthening the service layer of an e-banking platform by designing highly reliable and secure microservices.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Benefits include 25 days holidays, 3 extra wellness days, and 40-hour week with overtime compensation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Kotlin programming proficiency
  • Spring Boot framework experience
  • Apache Kafka event streaming
  • PostgreSQL and MySQL database skills
  • Red Hat OpenShift deployment
  • OAuth2/OIDC security implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in regulated banking industries
  • German B2+ language proficiency
  • French or Italian language skills
  • Spring Cloud distributed tracing knowledge
  • Flyway or Liquibase migration tooling

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional backend engineering experience
  • German B2+ primary language proficiency
  • English business proficiency
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Work Rights

Not specified

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