Senior Software Engineer / E-Commerce Consultant

Unchained Commerce GmbH; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Unchained Commerce GmbH, a Swiss digital agency based in Zurich, seeks a Senior Software Engineer / E-Commerce Consultant to design and implement robust e-commerce and digital solutions.

You will work with clients and internal teams on backend and frontend, platform integrations, performance optimization, security best practices, and advisory work on e-commerce strategy, data sovereignty, and open-source architectures.

Qualifikationen

• Strong web engineering skills with modern backend and frontend technologies.
• Solid understanding of cloud, hosting, and data security in European contexts.
• Proficiency with open-source technologies and collaborative workflows.
• Ability to translate business requirements to technical concepts; clear communication with stakeholders.
• Experience in agile teams and proactive, self-organized work style.
• Beneficial: experience with e-commerce platforms, payment integration, and digital commerce workflows.
• Beneficial: experience with AI-driven solutions, microservices, and performance optimization.
• Beneficial: degree in CS/SE; fluency in English; German proficiency is a must.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement robust e-commerce and digital solutions.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to translate requirements into scalable architectures.
• Work on backend and frontend development, platform integrations, performance optimization, and security best practices.
• Support project planning and technical decision-making.
• Advise clients on e-commerce strategy and evaluate tools and frameworks.

Kenntnisse

Web engineering

Backend development

Frontend development

APIs

Agile teamwork

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Unchained Commerce is a Swiss digital agency specializing in custom websites, web applications, mobile apps, AI, and commerce solutions. The company focuses on vendor-neutral architectures and data sovereignty, ensuring that client solutions are hosted in Switzerland rather than in external US clouds. All solutions are based on open-source technologies, reflecting a strong commitment to transparency, flexibility, and long-term sustainability. As a "Swiss Made" organization, Unchained Commerce values quality, reliability, and innovation in every project.

Role Description

As a Senior Software Engineer / E-Commerce Consultant, you will design and implement robust e-commerce and digital solutions, collaborating closely with clients and internal teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical architectures. You will work on backend and frontend development, integration of commerce platforms, performance optimization, and security best practices, as well as support project planning and technical decision-making. A key part of the role includes advising clients on e-commerce strategy, evaluating tools and frameworks, and ensuring solutions align with data sovereignty and open-source principles. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Zurich, Switzerland, with a mix of on-site collaboration and work-from-home flexibility.

Qualifications

• Must: Strong web engineering skills with experience in modern backend and frontend technologies, frameworks, and APIs.
• Solid understanding of cloud, hosting, and data security, ideally with experience in Swiss or European data protection environments.
• Proficiency with open-source technologies and collaborative development workflows.
• Ability to analyze business requirements, create technical concepts, and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in agile teams, with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, self-organized work style.
• Beneficial: Hands-on expertise in e-commerce platforms, payment integration, and digital commerce workflows, including consulting on best practices.
• Beneficial: Experience with AI-driven solutions, microservices architectures, and performance optimization for high-traffic e-commerce sites.
• Beneficial: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, and fluency in English; German proficiency is a must.