Software Engineer

A Software Engineer is a professional who applies engineering principles and systematic knowledge to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software. They are problem-solvers who use programming languages and tools to build reliable, efficient, and scalable software systems that meet user and business needs.

Think of them as the architects and builders of the digital world. Just as a civil engineer designs a bridge considering materials, stress, and use, a software engineer designs software considering data structures, algorithms, security, and user experience., The job is a cycle of creating and refining. A typical workflow involves:

• Analysis & Design:
• Collaborating with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Translating vague needs ("users want a faster checkout") into technical specifications.
• Designing system architecture, choosing appropriate technologies, and planning data flow.
• Development (Coding):
• Writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code in languages like Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, Go, etc.
• This is the most stereotypical part of the job, but it's only one piece of the puzzle.
• Testing & Quality Assurance:
• Writing unit tests and integration tests to ensure code works as intended.
• Debugging and fixing bugs (defects in the code).
• Conducting code reviews with peers to improve quality and share knowledge.
• Deployment & Operations:
• Releasing code to production servers (often using CI/CD pipelines).
• Monitoring software performance and stability in the real world.
• Participating in on-call rotations to troubleshoot live issues (in many companies).
• Maintenance & Iteration:
• Updating software for new requirements, security patches, or performance improvements.
• Refactoring old code to keep the codebase healthy.
• Documenting systems for future engineers and users.

Job Types: 100%, Part-time

Pay: CHF115'000.00 - CHF125'000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Do you have experience in Python?