Software Engineer (German speaking) New Bulgaria; Moldavia; Other; Poland; Romania

Xebia Group; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Xebia in Zurich is looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join our client-focused teams. You will analyse requirements, estimate development effort, and build, maintain and enhance applications and interfaces in an Agile environment, with up to 40% on-site in Zürich.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of software development experience, strong Java and Microsoft ecosystem expertise, and fluent German (C1 or higher) with understanding of Swiss German.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Experience developing software using open-source technologies, such as Java.
• Experience developing software within the Microsoft ecosystem.
• Experience working in Agile environments, such as Scrum or SAFe.
• Proficient in German at C1 level or higher and understand Swiss German.

Responsibilities

• Analysing requirements and estimating development effort.
• Building, maintaining, and enhancing applications and interfaces.
• Performing unit and integration testing.
• Providing third-line support and maintaining technical documentation.
• Working in an Agile environment, following methodologies such as Scrum or SAFe.
• Working on-site in Zurich for up to 40% of the time.

Skills

German C1

Agile experience

Swiss German understanding

Tools

Java

Microsoft ecosystem

Job description

Bulgaria; Moldavia; Other; Poland; Romania

Xebia is a global AI-first, digital transformation, and engineering partner. With over 25 years of experience and a team of 5,000 professionals across 16 countries, we help organizations design and build scalable products, platforms, and data-driven solutions.

We specialize in Artificial Intelligence, Data and Cloud, Intelligent Automation, and Digital Products, combining deep technical expertise with a strong focus on engineering excellence and a people-first culture.

In the CEE region, we’re a team of nearly 1,000 experts delivering modern applications, data platforms, and AI solutions for clients such as Millennium, ING, Play, Edenred, Arabian Drilling, FedEx, Leroy Merlin, Truecaller, Volotea, Schmitz Cargobull, and many, many more. We work with leading technologies including AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, and Snowflake, and combine strong engineering culture with a consulting mindset and a continuous focus on growth and knowledge sharing.

You will be:

• analysing requirements and estimating development effort,
• building, maintaining, and enhancing applications and interfaces,
• performing unit and integration testing,
• providing third-line support and maintaining technical documentation,
• working in an Agile environment, following methodologies such as Scrum or SAFe,
• working on-site in Zurich for up to 40% of the time.

Your profile:

• at least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer,
• experience developing software using open-source technologies, such as Java,
• experience developing software within the Microsoft ecosystem,
• experience working in Agile environments, such as Scrum or SAFe,
• proficient in German at C1 level or higher and understand Swiss German.

Nice to have:

• Certifications in SAFe, Scrum, or relevant technologies would be an advantage.