About This Role
* A collaborative work environment with a flat hierarchy and high level of autonomy
* Work in an international team of skilled engineers
* Opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth of a B2B SaaS product
* A dynamic scale-up culture with rapid growth
* Contribute to the development of cutting-edge IoT solutions
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer (80 - 100%) to join our growing team at akenza AG, a Swiss IoT software company headquartered in Zurich. In this exciting role, you will be part of the product development team responsible for designing, developing, releasing, monitoring, and troubleshooting a large-scale microservice-based IoT platform.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure the scalability and reliability of the IoT platform while handling large amounts of data
* Implement new features and maintain existing code, focusing on scalability, stability, and security
* Design, develop, release, and troubleshoot state-of-the-art microservices within a distributed team
* Collaborate closely with Engineering Lead and Product Owner to understand problems and find effective solutions
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant field
* Experience with software development in one or more programming languages (preferably Java) and/or Spring Boot
* Professional experience in backend development
* Familiarity with stream processing architectures and data-intensive applications (e.g., Kafka)
* Passionate about implementing software engineering best practices and processes
* Troubleshooting and creative problem-solving skills
* Ability to take ownership and act independently in solving problems
* Excellent communication skills in English and German (C1 – Advanced)
Prior Experience a Plus
* Experience with IoT technologies (such as LoRaWAN, Nb-IoT, MQTT, or LWM2M)
* Familiarity with systems for automating deployment and management of containerized applications like Kubernetes
* German language skills (B2 – Upper Intermediate)
About Our Team
* Reports to: Head of Software
* Colleagues: 10
Benefits
* Option to work from home
* Annual contribution to ZVV Bonus Pass, SBB GA railcard, or half-fare travelcard
* 70% contribution to private mobile contract (max. CHF 50 per month)
* CHF 500 towards purchasing a mobile phone every 3 years
* Annual contribution of CHF 300 to fitness or sports subscription
* MacBook Pro
You will be part of a dynamic team that supports each other and maintains an open and collegial atmosphere. Our corporate culture is characterized by flat hierarchies, direct communication, and transparency at all levels. We offer plenty of room for individual development, both professionally and personally.
akenza AG is a growing Swiss IoT software company with a team of almost 30 people, headquartered in Zurich Oerlikon. We believe that the Internet of Things will revolutionize our lives. Our goal is to enable system integrators, service providers, and enterprises to quickly realize their IoT projects. To achieve this, we provide a scalable IoT platform that reduces time-to-market and enables rapid roll-out of feature-rich applications globally and at large scale.
Seniority Level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
* Full-time
Job Function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Staffing and Recruiting