Senior Front End Engineer

Welcome to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG – where your designs might just change the world… or at least make someone's online shopping experience a little smoother!

Why work for General Marketplaces (GM), a BU of SMG?

Ricardo, tutti.ch & anibis.ch are services with a positive impact on the world. Reducing waste by giving second-hand items a new home is a cornerstone of sustainability. Today there are already over four million people using Ricardo, tutti & anibis but we are not done yet. We are working hard on making it easy for everyone to participate.

We have modern tech-stack and interesting challenges ahead. We know that keeping up with technology is no easy feat, which is why we have dedicated training and conference budgets for every engineer.

What is GM Engineering?

You will be part of GM Engineering specifically on the tutti & anibis applications. We have 3 remote-friendly teams working in various domains. Each team consists of ~7 engineers located in five countries (Switzerland, France, Germany, Serbia, Vietnam).

Each engineering team has the following 2 main responsibilities:

• Take ownership of their domain, from design to implementation & deployment
• Build the tech that powers our marketplaces & empowers our users

As a Senior Front End Engineer you’ll be part of many aspects of the engineering cycle. You’ll develop and design software. Knowledge sharing is equally important, this includes code reviews as well as Front End Guild contributions, so be expected to mentor peers and other engineers. We have a view of leaving the codebase in a better state than how you found it, so continual code improvement is part of your day to day.

How do we work?

We are a team distributed over multiple locations. Therefore, our default work mode is asynchronous. We write a lot and try to communicate as concisely as possible. We limit our ”Work in Progress” so that you can focus on the task at hand.

Usually, work is assigned to two people so that you always have a sparring partner. This gives you the flexibility to plan the work as you see fit and to pair when needed. It is also a great way to share the knowledge in the team.

Every day we have a short (15-30 min) team daily, where we sync with each other on what we worked on, highlight any blockers we’ve encountered or share what we've learned.

Because the activities on tutti & anibis never stop, we have to keep the lights-on 24/7. For that we have a mature on-call organisation.

What we are looking for?

Engineers are expected to be proficient in their technology, IDE & operating system of choice, we do not dictate your exact tooling, but you need to be comfortable to perform all aspects of the engineering process efficiently. We are looking for someone with strong experience in modern JavaScript tech e.g React, Nodejs, working with APIs, as well as working knowledge of CI/CD processes**.** Additionally, you would have experience working in distributed systems running on Kubernetes on AWS would be a plus.

Our ideal employee would be self organising and would not have to be told what to do on every single detail, they would be given a general task or direction, and as part of their due diligence they would uncover, and execute on what is needed to get from point A B. When you notice a problem, you don't look the other way; you either fix it or come up with a plan. You are curious and want to understand how things work. You are not afraid to ask for help and you are willing to help other engineers.

We know engineering is a vast field, and nobody can know everything, but you should be familiar with some of the following tools and technologies:

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript
• Strong proficiency with React .
• Familiarity with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, MobX)
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright)
• Familiarity of microservices architecture, and how from a Front End point of view your code interacts with sub systems.
• Familiarity with server-side rendering and static site generation in Next.js
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative, agile environment
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines

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  ️ How to Get the Job

• Hiring Manager Call with Engineering Manager
  • Introduction team, role, and responsibilities (45min)
• At home technical task
• Interview Day
  • Coding Interview (60min)
  • Architecture & Design (60min)
  • Meet the team (25min)
  • Q&A with HR (25 mins)
  • Meet the Director (25min)
• Decision within 48 hrs after interview day

What’s In It For You

• Learning Loot: Training and conference budget to keep those skills sharp. ‍
• Level Up: Grow both professionally and personally – and maybe even get a +1 to creativity.
• International Allies: Work with a diverse and talented team from across the globe.
• Home Fortress: Up to 3 days a week of home office bliss – because sometimes pants are optional.
• Epic Parties: Annual celebrations that make every other party look like a toddler’s tea party.
• Office Perks: Fresh fruit, free coffee, and a Macbook Pro or your weapon of choice.
• Swiss Escapades: Regular travel to our Swiss offices – because who doesn’t love a scenic train ride?
• Time Off: 12 extra recovery days on top of your 25 holidays, because creative geniuses need their rest.

Important Note: You need to be in France, have the magic scroll (work permit) to join our ranks and ready to work 2 days per week in our office in Sophia Antipolis...it's not a full remote position.

About Us

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG. is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and cutting-edge European digital company that simplifies people’s lives with innovative products.

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG. provides customers the best tools to meet their life decision needs. The portfolio includes Real Estate (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Flatfox, alle-immobilien.ch, Immostreet.ch, home.ch, Publimmo, Acheter-Louer.ch, CASASOFT, IAZI), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo) and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24, moneyland.ch).
The company was founded in November 2021 by TX Group AG, Ringier AG, La Mobilière and General Atlantic.

Disclaimer

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG primarily engages directly with candidates. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless we have specifically requested their assistance for particular roles. Any submissions made without a prior request from our Talent Acquisition team will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of recruitment agencies in respecting this policy.