Software Engineer

We are currently partnering with our client to identify a talented Software Engineer (m/w/d) in Zürich.

This project focuses on the development and operation of a modern, cloud-based platform built on Java microservices architecture. The core responsibility includes designing and maintaining Spring Boot-based microservices, with a strong emphasis on REST API design and seamless system integration.

In this role, you will join a team operating in a lean-agile environment, continuously optimizing processes to deliver the best possible customer experience. This approach is supported by a high degree of autonomy and personal accountability, enabling the delivery of reliable, stable, and secure services.

Main Tasks

• Development and maintenance of Java-based microservices using Spring Boot, including REST API design and system integration.
• Setup, maintenance, and optimization of CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Git, Docker, optionally Kubernetes), as well as monitoring, logging, and alerting in cloud operations.
• Operation and continuous improvement of business-critical platforms following the DevOps principle ("You build it, you run it").
• Working with relational and NoSQL databases, as well as Kafka (or comparable message brokers).
• Automation and infrastructure management (Ansible, IaaS, hybrid cloud, service broker APIs).
• Implementation of frontend components using Vue.js, including UX design and API integration.

• Relevant education and corresponding professional experience required.
• Proven experience as a Java software developer, ideally with strong hands-on development expertise in Spring Boot and microservices
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD, Git, GitLab pipelines, monitoring, alerting, and test automation
• Willingness to operate and continuously improve business-critical platforms at scale
• Independent and pragmatic working style, with the ability to analyze and handle complex situations autonomously
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases, as well as Kafka (or other message brokers)
• Fluent business-level English. German is a strong plus
• Strong team player with willingness to learn and openness to knowledge sharing

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of infrastructure virtualization, IaaS, and hybrid cloud architectures
• Experience with Open Service Broker APIs
• Automation skills using Ansible
• Experience in IT service management and operations (3rd-level support)
• Flexibility and understanding of agile and lean principles
• Willingness for continuous development and participation in on-call duties (24/7 operations)