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Senior Software Engineer - Backend (f/m/d)

Hexagon

Hexagon

Software Engineering
Zürich, Switzerland
Posted on Oct 29, 2024

Committed and with passion for precision we create digital reality solutions combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies to empower a sustainable future.

HxDR is a cloud-based platform developed by Hexagon where we bring geospatial- and reality capture data to a wide range of users. As a major device manufacturer Hexagon offers great potential in capturing the world and HxDR is the platform to store, transform, host, and stream this data to a global customer base.

As a Software Engineer on the backend, you will help develop solutions for Hexagon’s cloud based Digital Reality platform. The software you work on will be responsible for managing access to and providing streaming and processing services for large geospatial datasets ranging from a few GBs to literally Petabytes of data. Given the sheer size and complexity of the domain you will take part in a team that pushes the technology and infrastructure to its limits. Your solid knowledge in software engineering best practices, programming languages, data structures and algorithms, will help you and the team find the right solutions to solve relevant problems in our domain.

Senior Software Engineer - Backend (f/m/d)

Zürich

100%

This appeals to you

  • To develop a state-of-the-art platform, using a modern tech stack reaching a global userbase
  • To write code that handles millions of requests and terabytes of data on a daily base
  • To stay up-to-date with new technologies and trends and use these regularly
  • To shape the platform as we grow and develop new functionality
  • To have loads of fun in a great team, and be truly challenged by your colleagues

Tools & Technologies we use

  • Java, Sprint Boot, Functional programming, GraphQL
  • Micro-services architecture, with extensive use of Docker and Kubernetes
  • PostgresDB, Redis
  • Cloud native development on AWS and Azure
  • Geospatial data & services

This is you

  • Getting from a problem statement to a workable architecture and software design using OOP, OOD, and general software engineering best practices
  • A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in software development, ideally working with a variety of tools and frameworks, including Java, Java Spring Boot or similar languages and frameworks
  • Problem solving and a strong analytical mindset
  • Proven use of Docker and containerization across different platforms and operating systems
  • A thorough understanding of microservices and distributed systems
  • Coaching the team and fostering a culture of continuous growth and learning
  • CI/CD both the principles

We offer you

  • Flexible annual working hours based on a 40-hour week, with 100% employment
  • Vacation entitlement: 25 days from the age of 20, 27 days from the age of 40 and 30 days from the age of 50
  • Hybrid Working model
  • Generous bonus system and extra-mandatory pension fund contributions
  • Individual training opportunities (internal and external)
  • Relocation service
  • Various Discounts (Health, Car, Entertainment and much more)
  • Employee Events
  • Flat hierarchy structure
  • Warm and international corporate culture based on respect and cooperation

About Us

Hexagon is a leading provider of digital reality solutions and employs more than 24,000 people in 50 countries. You will be part of a strong, experienced, inspiring and motivated team of experts driving the future of Hexagon. You will use and develop your skills in our highly innovative and diverse environment. Flexible working models allow you to ideally combine work and private interests.