Senior Backend Engineer (f|m|d) (80-100%) – Sophia-Antipolis – Hybrid Work

Job title:

Senior Backend Engineer (f|m|d) (80-100%) – Sophia-Antipolis – Hybrid Work

Company

Swiss Marketplace Group

Job description

Company DescriptionWelcome to SMG France! 🇫🇷SMG Swiss Marketplace Group France simplifies lives through innovative online marketplaces, empowering businesses and individuals across Europe. Combining expertise, creativity, and technology, we deliver impactful solutions that shape the future of digital marketplaces. Guided by our values-Better Together, Aim High, and Act Responsibly-we foster collaboration, drive innovation, and create meaningful change.Meet the team! 🌟Two of our online marketplaces, Tutti.ch and Anibis.ch, are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join their team.At SMG, our strength lies in our people. Meet some of the team members from who you could work with:– Engineering Manager– Tech Lead– Backend EngineerJob DescriptionHow are we working in the tutti.ch/anibis.ch Backend Team? 💡We work in stream-aligned product teams using the SCRUM methodology. Each team includes 2-3 Backend Engineers, a Product Owner, an Engineering Manager, Designers, and Mobile and Web Engineers.Our teams collaborate closely with Platform (infrastructure) and Data (BI) teams, and each product team owns a specific domain like Messaging, Search, or Authentication. Engineers are responsible for design, implementation, deployment, and monitoring.We run Go-based backend services on AWS with Kubernetes, deploying daily to over 300k users. Code is reviewed and deployed directly from GitHub.Our stack includes PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, SendGrid (emails), and Auth0 (authentication). We maintain high test coverage using tools like Testify, with integration tests for databases, Redis, and Kafka.QualificationsWhat will you bring to the ride? 🚀🔹While our software stack is written in Go, we welcome engineers from different programming language backgrounds as long as you’re eager to work with Go.🔹A positive attitude and passion for your craft matter more than checking every box.🔹We value pragmatic, empathetic team members who strive to understand others before seeking to be understood🔹You should have: a solid background in Go programming, OR Strong experience with another strongly typed programming language🔹Real-world experience delivering web services🌟 Bonus point if you have experience with:Full-text search (e.g., Elasticsearch)Relational databases at scale (e.g., PostgreSQL)Service orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)Cloud services, especially AWSWe value individuality and the unique contributions of every team member. No matter your background or experience, we encourage you to apply-even if you don’t check every box. Together, we embrace growth, celebrate differences, and create lasting impact.Additional InformationWhat do we offer? 🤝Learning Boost: Training and conference budgets to sharpen your skills.

Growth Opportunities: Advance professionally and unleash your creativity. 🚀Global Team: Collaborate with diverse talent worldwide. 🌍Flexible Work: Up to 3 home office days weekly for ultimate comfort.Celebrations: Unforgettable annual parties. 🥳Office Perks: Fresh fruit, coffee, and top-notch gear like a MacBook Pro.Swiss Visits: Regular trips to our scenic Swiss offices. 🚄Extra Time Off: 12 recovery days plus 25 holidays for well-deserved rest. 🌴Recruitment Process 📆For this job position, you need to be located in France (Sophia-Antipolis near Nice) or willing to relocate, and have a valid work permit.We believe hiring is a two-way street, where both parties get to know each other. Here’s what you can expect:✅ Hiring Manager Call with Marina Stankovic : Introduction team, role and responsibilities✅ Technical task as Homework✅ Technical InterviewCoding Interview (60 min)Architecture & Design (60 min)✅ HR interview with the HR Manager,✅ Team FitApply now
To take this opportunity, send us your detailed CV in English and feel free to add any supporting documents we need to look at in order to understand that you are the perfect fit.To learn more about us, visit our page!#LI-HybridAbout UsSMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG. is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and cutting-edge European digital company that simplifies people’s lives with innovative products.SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG. provides customers the best tools to meet their life decision needs. The portfolio includes Real Estate ( ), Automotive ( , ), General Marketplaces ( , , ) and Finance & Insurance ( , ).
The company was founded in November 2021 by TX Group AG, Ringier AG, La Mobilière and General Atlantic.DisclaimerSMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG primarily engages directly with candidates. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless we have specifically requested their assistance for particular roles. Any submissions made without a prior request from our Talent Acquisition team will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of recruitment agencies in respecting this policy.

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Location

Sophia-Antipolis, Alpes-Maritimes

Job date

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:26:34 GMT

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