BFF (Kotlin, Java) Developer

Join Merkle as a Java/Kotlin Developer in Zurich. Be part of a leading digital consultancy!

Tasks

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java and/or Kotlin.
• Design and implement scalable microservices for modern platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for agile product development., * Develop and maintain backend services using Java/Kotlin
• Design and implement scalable and secure microservices
• Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, and other engineers
• Contribute to architecture decisions and technical improvements
• Ensure code quality through testing, code reviews, and best practices
• Work on CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
• Continuously optimize system performance and reliability
• Actively participate in agile ceremonies and team discussions

Why choose dentsu?

Global Reach with Local Expertise: Join a network that spans 145 countries, with over 70,000 talented employees. Collaborate with bright minds worldwide and gain insights from diverse industries and markets. Innovation at Our Core: For over 120 years, we have been pushing boundaries to connect brands with their audiences through cutting-edge technology, creativity, and transformative solutions. Commitment to Impact: We focus on driving meaningful outcomes for our clients and their communities, whether through increasing revenue, influencing behavior change, or fostering positive organizational culture. Collaborative Network: Work alongside six global brands all united in delivering highly integrated and scaled transformation solutions.

These are some of the things we offer:

️ 25 days of holidays 2 volunteer days for charitable activities Mental Health: Benefit from 3 extra wellness days on top of your vacation days and a Mental Health First Aider and Employee Assistance program to support your well-being 40-hour week & overtime compensation Flexible working hours model (flextime) Independent home office management State-of-the-art, creative office space with ergonomically equipped workstations Pet friendly offices (Zurich and St. Gallen) Full access to Dentsu Academy, on-site learning sessions, online language courses Referral bonus program ️Workation possibility Team events: company parties, monthly breakfasts, aperos

• Solid experience with Java, Kotlin, and Spring Boot required.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and REST APIs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and good communication abilities., We are looking for a proactive and collaborative Java/Kotlin Developer who enjoys working in cross-functional teams and contributing to modern digital platforms. You are someone who takes ownership, communicates openly, and is motivated to continuously improve both products and processes.

You thrive in an agile environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and are passionate about building scalable backend solutions that deliver real business value.

Requirements

• Solid experience with Java and/or Kotlin
• Experience working with Spring Boot and modern backend architectures
• Understanding of microservices architecture
• Experience with REST APIs and event-driven systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud environments
• Knowledge of databases (SQL/NoSQL)
• Experience working in agile teams (Scrum/Kanban)
• Strong problem-solving skills and a structured way of thinking
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• Fluency in English and German

We Dream. We Do. We Deliver.

Als data-driven Full-Service-Agentur mit Fokus auf Customer Experience Transformation arbeiten wir mit den Top-500-Unternehmen aus der gesamten DACH-Region und Osteuropa zusammen. Unsere Wurzeln liegen in der Schweiz: Merkle DACH ist aus einer Partnerschaft der zwei führenden Digital-Agenturen Namics und Isobar entstanden. Wir sind Teil von Merkle, dem größten Unternehmen des dentsu-Netzwerks und vereinen mehr als 66.000 Digital-Fans in 146 Ländern unter einem Dach – und gemeinsam erwecken wir Marken zum Leben.

Wir sind mehr als 1.200 Digital-Expert*innen mit Know-how in Digital-Strategien, MarTech- Plattformen, Werbemittel, UX, CRM, Daten, Commerce, Mobile, Social Media, Intranet und CMS. Dabei arbeiten wir mit unseren Partnern Adobe, Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, Sitecore, SAP u. v. m.