Senior Lead - Staff Software Engineer

On-Ag-5; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 150.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

On in Zürich seeks a Staff Software Engineer for the Product Innovation team to design and build cloud-native, event-driven platforms powering our next-generation digital experiences.

You will own full-stack development across TypeScript, Node.js, and React, work with Kafka, and shape infrastructure on AWS/GCP. You’ll lead architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and ship production-ready software in a fast-paced environment near the Limmat at On Labs in Zürich West.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience building and operating large-scale, cloud-native applications in production.
• Extensive hands-on experience with TypeScript, Node.js, and React in a production environment, building both back-end and front-end systems.
• Extensive hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and cloud platforms (GCP, AWS) and infra-as-code principles.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka in production, including consuming from event streams.
• Experience leading complex technical initiatives and mentoring engineers.

Aufgaben

• Drive the development of cloud-native platforms and interactive web apps using TypeScript, Node.js, and React.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure on GCP/AWS.
• Own architectural context and guide API design and event-driven patterns.
• Write production-quality code across GraphQL APIs, streaming, and front-ends.
• Mentor engineers on full-stack development and cloud-native best practices.
• Influence technical direction from prototype to production with leadership.

Kenntnisse

TypeScript

Node.js

React

Kafka

Cloud infra

Event-driven

Full-stack

Tools

GCP

AWS

PostgreSQL

Jobbeschreibung

At On, everything we do is deeply rooted in innovation at its core and more specifically when it comes to our physical products. That's why we are looking for a Staff Software Engineer for the Product Innovation team in the Product R&D Cluster with a strong background in full-stack development, cloud infrastructure, and event-driven systems to help build the next generation of digital platforms that power Product Innovation at On.

Your Mission

Drive the development of cutting-edge platforms and interactive web applications, using technologies such as TypeScript, Node.js, and React, that integrate seamlessly with our core event-driven architecture (Kafka).Design, build, and maintain scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure on platforms like GCP or AWS, ensuring our innovative products are built on a solid foundation.Own technical knowledge across the full stack and infrastructure, retaining architectural context while providing guidance on modern web standards, API design, and event-driven patterns.Be hands-on by writing and owning production-quality code, from GraphQL APIs and streaming consumers to interactive front-ends. Setting a high bar through thoughtful PR reviews and continuously improving reliability and operability.Act as a technical mentor to engineers on full-stack development, cloud-native principles, and best practices for interacting with streaming data platforms like Kafka.Influence the technical direction of product innovation by collaborating with senior leadership, helping to establish well-designed and well-documented cloud architectures, and bringing new concepts from prototype to production.

Your story

5+ years of experience building and operating large-scale, cloud-native applications in production. Extensive hands-on experience with TypeScript, Node.js, and React in a production environment, building both robust back-end systems and responsive, interactive front-ends. Extensive hands-on experience with database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL). Proven experience working with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS) and a strong understanding of infrastructure-as-code principles. Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka in production, including consuming from and interacting with event streams. Experience leading complex technical initiatives, partnering with multiple stakeholders and teams, and providing technical direction to others. Experience mentoring and coaching engineers, providing guidance and feedback to support their growth and development.

About the Team

As a key member of our innovation team, you will play a pivotal role in leading the development of pioneering digital experiences that connect with our core data platform, disruptive technologies such as LightSpray and future exploratory innovations. You will be responsible for designing and building scalable, cloud-native applications from the ground up. In addition to being hands-on, you will mentor team members, share your knowledge and expertise, and influence the technical direction of our innovation efforts.

Just by the banks of the Limmat you'll find our largest global hub in Zürich West - On Labs - where you can hike up 12 floors through our custom-built spiral trail.

I'm getting people curious about On - what we're working on, and ultimately what kind of working environment we have, the essence as to what life here is like. I love to get people on a call and change their perception.

What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically - to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

We want to set everyone up for success, so here's the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street - bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine - it creates that 'Wow' moment.