Senior Backend Engineer (Golang)

Senior Backend Engineer (Golang), (Senior)

Requirements

What will you bring to the ride?

• Proven experience with Golang and strongly typed languages in complex settings, including building and delivering web services.
• A track record of at least 5 years making high-impact technical decisions and driving project outcomes.
• 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
• We 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 information

For this job position, you need to be located in Serbia, or willing to relocate, and have a valid work permit.

Hiring Process

We believe hiring is a two-way street, where both parties get to know each other. Here's what you can expect:

• HR interview with the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Ana Janicijevic
• Hiring Manager Call with Nikola Cvorovic : Introduction to the team, role, and responsibilities, followed by a technical screening.
• Technical Interview

  Coding Interview

  Architecture & Design

• Team Fit (on-site)

Tasks

Meet the team!

Two of our online marketplaces, tutti.ch and anibis.ch are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join their team.

People first-that’s our thing at SMG. Say hello to Nikola Cvorovic, your hiring manager.

Job Description

How 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. 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.

Benefits

Why you'll love working here

• We value work-life balance and employee happiness. That’s why we grant you hybrid work environment, and 25 vacation days per year
• Private health insurance
• Lots of team activities and perks
• Free LinkedIn Learning & yearly budget for your personal development
• Profit Growth Scheme
• Cozy office space, with 80 parking spots
• Great equipment, competitive salary and a variety of fringe benefits like a gym membership and discounts at local stores
• International team and working environment of talented and fun people
• Stimulating work experience that will allow you to grow both professionally and personally

Apply now with your CV in English. Feel free to send us any additional documents you think we should read to understand that you are the perfect fit.

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, CASASOFT, IAZI), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo) and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24, moneyland.ch).

Disclaimer

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group 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 team will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of recruitment agencies in respecting this policy.

About SMG Swiss Marketplace Group

Welcome to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG

We are a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a cutting-edge European digital company that simplifies people’s lives with innovative products.

A little bit about us to help ignite your imagination

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG came together following the merger of Scout24 Switzerland and TX Markets in 2021. A union which included some of Switzerland’s most well-known leading marketplaces.

Our exciting portfolio currently spans four business areas and includes Real Estate (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Flatfox, alle-immobilien.ch, Immostreet.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).

Become a part of our winning team at SMG

We hire the best digital talents to meet the highest demands of our users and customers in Switzerland. In return, we offer you an attractive, innovative, friendly and fast-paced work environment where you can reach your full potential, achieve your goals, and your successes are celebrated.