Senior/Expert Backend Engineer (Typescript, NodeJS) - 100% (w/m/d) - Ho Chi Minh City - Hybrid/Remote Work

  • Full-time

Company Description

Welcome to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG

As Switzerland's leading digital hub, we provide our media and platforms with ideal framework conditions, support them through investments in technology, and create space for them to develop individually. We stand for interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation and dynamic development.

Today, Homegate and Immoscout24 are the largest real estate portals in Switzerland, with more than 15 million visits per month and more than 100,000 listings.

We provide all users looking for a property with a transparent overview of the entire range of listings without them having to tediously visit different platforms. In addition to great products such as the mortgage or price calculator, we also offer editorial articles on topics such as housing and financing.

You will be part of SMG Real Estate Engineering, a remote-friendly department of 80+ engineers located in four countries (Switzerland, Serbia, Germany & Vietnam)

Job Description

Join us in this exciting role as a Senior/Expert Backend Engineer in our Vietnam office and help us build the future of the Swiss real estate market by contributing to our cutting-edge, cloud-based technology stack. You will design and architect robust backend solutions and drive technical initiatives to shape the future of our systems. You will get to collaborate and access the wealth of knowledge and experience from a community of amazing engineers who come from all parts of the globe.

About the position

  • You will design, implement, test, and deliver new features that bring value to our users.
  • You will encourage knowledge sharing and drive technical discussions within the team.
  • You will mentor, support, and develop software engineers by providing advice, coaching, and educational opportunities.
  • You will translate high-level ideas and requirements into practical solutions.
  • You will manage our services end-to-end, from development and testing to delivery and monitoring.
  • You will collaborate with other engineering teams and your existing team to ensure the stability of our microservices architecture.
  • You will challenge the status quo and continuously aim to improve the architecture, code, and tools to ensure the delivery of high-quality software.

Our tech stack

  • Our front end is implemented with Vue.js / React, with Typescript as the language of choice. It consists of a mix of client-side, server-side, pre-rendered, and hybrid web apps.
  • Our backend is written in Node.js and Typescript, following a serverless and microservices architecture in a cloud based environment using AWS. Our main services leverage Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS and S3 among others.
  • Our monitoring is done mainly through Datadog and Sentry.
  • Our codebase and services are documented using Backstage.

Qualifications

We are looking for a talented individual who meets the following criteria:

  • You are fluent in verbal and written English.
  • You have an academic degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience.
  • You have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software development and a strong track record of working with various backend technologies (Message Brokers, Caching, Queues, etc.).
  • You have expertise in backend technologies, particularly NodeJS, microservices, and serverless architectures, and you use this knowledge to create high-quality and maintainable code.
  • You have strong product awareness and care deeply about delivering value to users.
  • You provide mentorship and empower the team to advance their technical skills and comprehension.
  • You elevate our team with hands-on mentoring, pairing sessions, and in-depth code reviews focused on backend development.
  • You advocate for best practices and ensure our codebase is well-tested and of the highest quality.
  • You lead the way in nurturing our collaborative work environment.
  • You are open to change and able to propose solutions.
  • You are a creative, adaptable, problem-solving individual who thrives in collaborative environments.
  • You have a positive attitude and are a team player.

Additional Information

  • Attractive salary you’ll love!!!
  • Full salary in probation
  • 13th-month bonus
  • 21+ annual paid days off
  • 24 paid days per year for learning & sharing activities
  • Full contribution to social insurance
  • Premium private insurance coverage for you and your family members
  • Personal development plan and yearly budget for educational courses and conferences, aiming to grow both your soft and hard skills
  • Assistance and support through all aspects of the onboarding process
  • Lots of team activities and regular Hackathons
  • Opportunity to travel to Switzerland and other European countries
  • Flexible working time
  • Hybrid working model (home office and in-office)
  • 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, No OT
  • Modern laptops (Macbook Pro 16" M1 Pro, etc.)
  • Free food, classes, and social clubs (English, swimming, art and music, football, etc.)
  • Work in an open-minded, friendly, positive, transparent, and agile environment.

About Us

SMG 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 (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Flatfox, alle-immobilien.chImmostreet.ch, home.ch, Publimmo, Acheter-Louer.ch, CASASOFT, IAZI), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo) and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24moneyland.ch).
The company was founded in November 2021 by TX Group AG, Ringier AG, La Mobilière and General Atlantic.

 

 

 

 

Disclaimer

SMG 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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