Founded in Switzerland in 1968, Zühlke is owned by its partners and located across Europe and Asia. We are a global transformation partner, with engineering and innovation in our DNA. We're trusted to help clients envision and build their businesses for the future – to run smarter today while adapting for tomorrow’s markets, customers, and communities. Our multidisciplinary teams specialise in tech strategy and business innovation, digital solutions and applications, and device and systems engineering. We excel in complex, regulated spaces including health and finance, connecting strategy, tech implementation, and operational services to help clients become more effective, resilient businesses.
If you share our values and want to do the best work, for the right reasons, we can offer you the chance to do it on a global scale and play a real role in shaping our exciting journey.
Your job.Live your passion for software development in exciting customer projects and be inspired by your colleagues’ enthusiasm. As a Python Software Engineer, you will cooperate with interdisciplinary teams in projects and experience how technology and team spirit unite to create innovative solutions.
Your job will involve working closely with clients to develop, test, and ship software that meets their needs. You will efficiently and competently solve complex software challenges. Continuous further development and active knowledge exchange mean that you will be working with the latest methods and tools to stay up to date with the latest trends.
You will design, build and maintain backend services primarily in Python, develop and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices, and work with both SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB/DocumentDB), including performance tuning. You will contribute to containerised, cloud-native applications using Docker and Kubernetes, support and review CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD) and DevOps work delivered by partners, and build simple frontend features using JavaScript/TypeScript and React/Next.js. Working in a collaborative Agile/Scrum environment, you’ll help drive continuous improvement, share your expertise, and mentor others as you shape impactful digital solutions.
What’s Important to UsYou have a degree in computer science or a related field (bachelor's/master's).
You value high-quality code and want to improve and share your knowledge of the latest technologies every day.
You have at least 5 years of professional experience in the Python stack and a second stack in either Java, .NET or Javascript.
You have strong experience in Python backend development (senior level preferred).
You have full-stack experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, React/Next.js, HTML and CSS.
You have a solid understanding of microservices, cloud-native architectures (Azure preferred), and Docker.
You are familiar with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes), and experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI/CD and ArgoCD.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a globally distributed team.
Interest or experience in AI/LLM technologies (e.g. OpenAI, Amazon Q, Gemini) is an advantage.
Prior government or GovTech experience is an advantage.
What we offer
Work life blend: we offer a safe & healthy workplace, with flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home
Profit share scheme: In addition to your annual salary, you may receive a profit share defined by the company’s success in the previous year
Global and Diverse Zühlke community: witness how colleagues from all our 16 offices across the globe come together to create a unique, positive and inclusive work culture, learning from one another at annual team camps, and celebrating year-end parties and other local festivities.
Committed to development: we are committed to the growth of our people and are investing in your development. We’re empowering you to build the skills you need to make a positive impact, both personally and for our clients, today and in the future.
If you feel you don't meet all the requirements, we are still happy to get to know you, learn more about your ambitions and ideas and look forward to receiving your application!
We welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of their gender, personality, national origin, race, religion, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.
Skills Required
- Degree in computer science or a related field (bachelor's/master's)
- At least 5 years of professional experience in the Python stack
- Experience with a second stack in either Java or .NET
- Experience in web front-end development with frameworks like ReactJS or Angular
- Experience with CI/CD and automated testing frameworks
- Experience communicating with stakeholders in agile environments
What We Do
Zühlke is a global transformation partner, with engineering and innovation in our DNA. We're trusted to help clients envision and build their businesses for the future – to run smarter today while adapting for tomorrow’s markets, customers, and communities. Our multidisciplinary teams specialise in tech strategy and business innovation, digital solutions and applications, and device and systems engineering. We excel in complex, regulated spaces including health and finance, connecting strategy, tech implementation, and operational services to help clients become more effective, resilient businesses. Founded in Switzerland in 1968, Zühlke is owned by its partners and located across Europe and Asia. Our venture capital arm, Zühlke Ventures, provides start-up financing in HealthTech. Imprint: https://www.zuehlke.com/en/imprint
