Software Engineer - Product Core Team

On; Schweiz; Vor Ort; CHF 90’000 - 130’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join On's Product Core Technology team as a Backend Software Engineer, where you'll architect and maintain GraphQL APIs and Kafka-based systems. This role enables teams to efficiently manage product data, driving innovation and collaboration in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Leistungen

Supportive, team-oriented atmosphere

Access to self-care for physical and mental well-being

Qualifikationen

• Experienced in backend development, particularly with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Experience in building GraphQL APIs, or interest to learn.
• Understanding of SQL or NoSQL database systems.

Aufgaben

• Develop & maintain robust, scalable backend systems using TypeScript and Node.js.
• Work with GraphQL APIs and event-driven systems.
• Collaborate with engineers and product stakeholders to solve problems.

Kenntnisse

Backend development

Node.js

TypeScript

GraphQL APIs

SQL or NoSQL

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

Are you passionate about building scalable systems that empower teams and drive innovation? Join our Product Core Technology team as a Backend Software Engineer, where you'll help architect, build, and maintain GraphQL APIs, Kafka-based, distributed event-driven systems that power our global operations.

You will play a key role in ensuring that Product Information flows efficiently across platforms, including our website, mobile app, internal applications, and external partners. Your work will contribute to turning Product Data into a strategic competitive advantage, accelerating On’s innovation and go-to-market strategies. This role enables R&D, product creators and managers, copy and translators, studio and marketing teams to access, manage, and distribute product data with ease.

If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, designing high-performance systems, and collaborating across teams, this role is for you!

Your Mission

In Your First Month:

• Get to know On's product data ecosystem and infrastructure
• Pair up with senior engineers to learn the tools and services used by the team
• Contribute to code reviews, ensuring high-quality, secure, and well-tested code

After Three Months:

• Implement new features and services to enhance our data infrastructure
• Work on our Kafka-based event streaming system for real-time data distribution
• Collaborate with product and other engineering teams to deliver business value

After Six Months and Beyond:

• Take ownership of small to medium-sized projects
• Support improvements to system reliability and performance
• Continue learning and contributing to team best practices and engineering quality

Your Responsibilities

• Develop & maintain robust, scalable backend systems using TypeScript and Node.js (experience with Ruby is a plus)
• Work with GraphQL APIs and event-driven systems
• Collaborate with engineers and product stakeholders to solve problems
• Contribute to code reviews and improve code quality across the team
• Help document your work and share knowledge within the team

Your Story

• Experienced in backend development, particularly with Node.js and TypeScript
• Experience in building GraphQL APIs, or interest to learn
• Understanding of SQL or NoSQL database systems
• Great communicator who can explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• A self-starter willing to step out of your comfort zone
• Excited to experiment, explore new technologies, and help shape a growing area of our business
• Comfortable with complexity and ambiguity, able to pivot based on new information

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Hands-on experience with AWS or GCP
• Previous experience with AI and ML or strong personal interest
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• A track record of building internal tools that improve workflows
• A passion for sports

Meet The Team

Product Core Technology is a newly established team within On’s Technology organization, dedicated to shaping the digital foundation of our physical products—the core of our company. We collaborate with various stakeholders across On, acting as domain experts and enablers.

Our mission is to architect and enhance On’s core product data infrastructure, empowering teams to drive efficient, sustainable, and innovative solutions. We’re a small, motivated team with big ambitions and a rapidly expanding roadmap. It’s an exciting time to join us!

What We Offer

On is centered around growth and progress. We provide an environment that supports holistic development—encouraging activity, learning, exploration, and innovation. Our approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere with access to personal self-care for physical and mental well-being. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a fair and inclusive work environment.