Senior Backend Engineer (Golang)

Welcome to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group We are a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a leading European digital company that simplifies people’s lives with forward-looking products. A little bit about us to help ignite your imagination SMG Swiss Marketplace Group 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.ch, homegate.ch, ImmoStreet.ch, home.ch, Acheter-Louer.ch, Flatfox, Casasoft), Automotive (autoscout24.ch, motoscout24.ch, CarAuktion), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo.ch) and Finance and Insurance (financescout24.ch, Moneyland.ch). At SMG Serbia , 140+ talents thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, guided by our values: Better Together, Aim High, and Act Responsibly, shaping the future of digital marketplaces. 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 . 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) 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. #LI-Hybrid 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.