Job Description:
Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For more than 35 years, the company has put people at the heart of its approach to digital business transformation. Merkle delivers holistic, end-to-end experiences that drive growth, engagement, and loyalty.
We are looking for a proactive and collaborative Java/Kotlin Developer who enjoys working in cross-functional teams and contributing to modern digital platforms. You are someone who takes ownership, communicates openly, and is motivated to continuously improve both products and processes.
You thrive in an agile environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and are passionate about building scalable backend solutions that deliver real business value.
Requirements
Solid experience with Java and/or Kotlin
Experience working with Spring Boot and modern backend architectures
Understanding of microservices architecture
Experience with REST APIs and event-driven systems
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud environments
Knowledge of databases (SQL/NoSQL)
Experience working in agile teams (Scrum/Kanban)
Strong problem-solving skills and a structured way of thinking
Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
Fluency in English and German
What you will do
Develop and maintain backend services using Java/Kotlin
Design and implement scalable and secure microservices
Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, and other engineers
Contribute to architecture decisions and technical improvements
Ensure code quality through testing, code reviews, and best practices
Work on CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
Continuously optimize system performance and reliability
Actively participate in agile ceremonies and team discussions
These are some of the things we offer:
25 days of holidays
2 volunteer days for charitable activities
Mental Health: Benefit from 3 extra wellness days on top of your vacation days and a Mental Health First Aider and Employee Assistance program to support your well-being
40‑hour week & overtime compensation
Flexible working hours model (flextime)
Independent home office management
State‑of‑the‑art, creative office space with ergonomically equipped workstations
Pet friendly offices (Zurich and St. Gallen)
Full access to Dentsu Academy, on‑site learning sessions, online language courses
Referral bonus program
Workation possibility
Team events: company parties, monthly breakfasts, aperos
Location:
Zürich
Brand:
Merkle
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent
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Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For more than 35 years, the company has put people at the heart of its approach to digital business transformation. Merkle delivers holistic, end-to-end experiences that drive growth, engagement, and loyalty.
We are looking for a proactive and collaborative Java/Kotlin Developer who enjoys working in cross-functional teams and contributing to modern digital platforms. You are someone who takes ownership, communicates openly, and is motivated to continuously improve both products and processes.
You thrive in an agile environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and are passionate about building scalable backend solutions that deliver real business value.
Requirements
Solid experience with Java and/or Kotlin
Experience working with Spring Boot and modern backend architectures
Understanding of microservices architecture
Experience with REST APIs and event-driven systems
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud environments
Knowledge of databases (SQL/NoSQL)
Experience working in agile teams (Scrum/Kanban)
Strong problem-solving skills and a structured way of thinking
Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
Fluency in English and German
What you will do
Develop and maintain backend services using Java/Kotlin
Design and implement scalable and secure microservices
Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, and other engineers
Contribute to architecture decisions and technical improvements
Ensure code quality through testing, code reviews, and best practices
Work on CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
Continuously optimize system performance and reliability
Actively participate in agile ceremonies and team discussions
These are some of the things we offer:
25 days of holidays
2 volunteer days for charitable activities
Mental Health: Benefit from 3 extra wellness days on top of your vacation days and a Mental Health First Aider and Employee Assistance program to support your well-being
40‑hour week & overtime compensation
Flexible working hours model (flextime)
Independent home office management
State‑of‑the‑art, creative office space with ergonomically equipped workstations
Pet friendly offices (Zurich and St. Gallen)
Full access to Dentsu Academy, on‑site learning sessions, online language courses
Referral bonus program
Workation possibility
Team events: company parties, monthly breakfasts, aperos
Location:
Zürich
Brand:
Merkle
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent
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