BFF (Kotlin, Java) Developer with German

Merkle Italia; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 100.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

25 days of holidays

2 volunteer days

Mental Health: 3 wellness days + First

40-hour week and overtime compensation

Flexible working hours model

Independent home office management

State-of-the-art office space

Pet friendly offices

Dentsu Academy access

Referral bonus program

Workation possibility

Team events

Zusammenfassung

Merkle is seeking a proactive Java/Kotlin Developer in Zürich to join cross-functional squads building scalable backend platforms. You will own services from design through deployment, collaborating with product owners, designers, and engineers in an agile environment.

With experience in Java/Kotlin, Spring Boot, and microservices, you’ll help shape architecture, improve performance, and uphold code quality across CI/CD pipelines in a dynamic, global consultancy setting.

Qualifikationen

• Solid experience with Java and/or Kotlin.
• Experience with Spring Boot and modern backend architectures.
• Understanding of microservices architecture.
• Experience with REST APIs and event-driven systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and cloud environments.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience in agile teams (Scrum/Kanban).
• Strong problem-solving and structured thinking.
• Good communication and cross-team collaboration.
• Fluency in English and German.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java/Kotlin.
• Design and implement scalable and secure microservices.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, and other engineers.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and technical improvements.
• Ensure code quality through testing and reviews.
• Work on CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Continuously optimize system performance and reliability.
• Actively participate in agile ceremonies and team discussions.

Kenntnisse

Java

Kotlin

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

CI/CD

Cloud environments

SQL/NoSQL databases

Agile teams

English and German

Jobbeschreibung

We Dream. We Do. We Deliver. Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For more than 35 years, the company has put people at the heart of its approach to digital business transformation. As the only integrated experience consultancy in the world with a heritage in data science and business performance, Merkle delivers holistic, end-to-end experiences that drive growth, engagement, and loyalty. Merkle's expertise has earned recognition as a "Leader" by top industry analyst firms, in categories such as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management. With more than 16,000 employees, Merkle operates in 30+ countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. For more information, visit www.merkle.com.

Who are we looking for? We are looking for a proactive and collaborative Java/Kotlin Developer who enjoys working in cross-functional teams and contributing to modern digital platforms. You are someone who takes ownership, communicates openly, and is motivated to continuously improve both products and processes. You thrive in an agile environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and are passionate about building scalable backend solutions that deliver real business value.

Requirements

• Solid experience with Java and/or Kotlin
• Experience working with Spring Boot and modern backend architectures
• Understanding of microservices architecture
• Experience with REST APIs and event-driven systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud environments
• Knowledge of databases (SQL/NoSQL)
• Experience working in agile teams (Scrum/Kanban)
• Strong problem-solving skills and a structured way of thinking
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• Fluency in English and German

What you will do

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java/Kotlin
• Design and implement scalable and secure microservices
• Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, and other engineers
• Contribute to architecture decisions and technical improvements
• Ensure code quality through testing, code reviews, and best practices
• Work on CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
• Continuously optimize system performance and reliability
• Actively participate in agile ceremonies and team discussions

Why choose dentsu?

Global Reach with Local Expertise: Join a network that spans 145 countries, with over 70,000 talented employees. Collaborate with bright minds worldwide and gain insights from diverse industries and markets.

Innovation at Our Core: For over 120 years, we have been pushing boundaries to connect brands with their audiences through cutting‑edge technology, creativity, and transformative solutions.

Commitment to Impact: We focus on driving meaningful outcomes for our clients and their communities, whether through increasing revenue, influencing behavior change, or fostering positive organizational culture.

Collaborative Network: Work alongside six global brands all united in delivering highly integrated and scaled transformation solutions.

These are some of the things we offer

• 25 days of holidays
• 2 volunteer days for charitable activities
• Mental Health: Benefit from 3 extra wellness days on top of your vacation days and a Mental Health First Aider and Employee Assistance program to support your well-being
• 40-hour week and overtime compensation
• Flexible working hours model (flextime)
• Independent home office management
• State‑of‑the‑art, creative office space with ergonomically equipped workstations
• Pet friendly offices (Zurich and St. Gallen)
• Full access to Dentsu Academy, on‑site learning sessions, online language courses
• Referral bonus program
• Workation possibility
• Team events: company parties, monthly breakfasts, aperos

Location: Zürich

Brand: Merkle

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering - exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet.

Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way.

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