Job Specifications
Backend Engineer – Build the Future of Switzerland’s #1 Second-Hand Platform!
Welcome to SMG France!
At SMG, we’re not just building a second-hand marketplace—we’re crafting an experience that millions of Swiss people love and trust. We’re looking for a Backend Engineer who thrives on solving real-world problems, shaping scalable APIs, and creating seamless backend services that power our platform.
If you love clean architecture, enjoy scaling systems, and want to work in a collaborative, international team, this is your place.
Meet the team!
At SMG, our strength lies in our people. Meet some of the team members who you could work with:
Zsolt Kovács - Engineering Manager - LinkedIn
Alessandro Esposito - Team Architect, Senior Backend Engineer - LinkedIn
Job Description
Your Impact
You’ll be part of the Exploration cross-functional team, responsible for Search and Recommendation, where you’ll work on core discovery experiences that help users find the right items at the right time.
As part of a tight-knit team of engineers from Serbia, Switzerland, and France, you’ll contribute to shaping our marketplace by designing and delivering robust, scalable solutions that continuously improve how people explore, buy, and sell second-hand items.
Our Tech Stack
Backend: micro-services in Java and Go
Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Google Cloud, Solr, PostgreSQL, BigTable, Redis.
Event-Driven Architecture: Kafka, Apache Beam
What You’ll Do
Architect, build, and optimize high-performance APIs and backend services primarily in Java
Own and enhance system resilience, scalability, and robustness
Code, ship, and iterate —producing clean, maintainable, well-documented code
Work closely with web and mobile engineers, as well as product managers, to craft seamless user experiences
Mentor & grow —help level up fellow engineers and contribute to our strong engineering culture
Your responsibilities will evolve as we grow.
Qualifications
What will you bring to the ride?
4+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance systems
Hands-on experience with distributed systems and messaging solutions
Strong foundations in computer science (data structures, algorithms, mathematics)
Practical knowledge of cloud services (ideally Google Cloud)
Familiarity with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines
Fluency in English, to collaborate effortlessly with technical and non-technical colleagues
Curious & Adaptable, you love learning and picking up new technologies
Nice to have:
Experience building backend systems in Java using Spring Boot
Knowledge of Solr or other search engines
Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
Familiarity with Kubernetes and containers
Additional Information
What do we offer?
Flexible Work: Up to 3 home office days weekly for ultimate comfort.
Extra Time Off: 12 recovery days plus 25 holidays for well-deserved rest.
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.
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.
Recruitment Process
For this job position, you need to be located in France (Sophia-Antipolis near Nice) 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 Engineering Manager (30 min)
Technical Assessment (90 min)
Team Fit & HR Meeting
At SMG, we know that great talent comes in many forms.
Even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements, apply anyway!
You might be the missing piece we’re looking for.
Ready to build something amazing?
Join us!
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 Welcome To the Jungle page!
About Us
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a cutting-edge digital company that simplifies people’s lives with innovative products.
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group provides customers with the best tools to meet their life decision needs. The portfolio includes Real Estate (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Flatfox, Immostreet.ch, alle-immobilien.ch, home.ch, Publimmo, Acheter-Louer.ch, CASASOFT, IAZI), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo) and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24, moneyland.ch).
Disclaimer
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG primarily engages with candidates directly. 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 t