Junior Backend Engineer (all genders)
Valtech is looking for a Junior Backend Engineer (all genders)! Does it excite you to take over this exciting challenge? Join our global business transformation agency today!
Are you passionate about working with modern technologies? Are you eager to learn and grow within a dynamic development environment? Do you want to be part of innovative, enterprise-scale projects while gaining hands-on experience with cloud technologies and containerization? If so, this role could be a great fit for you!
The Opportunity
We are looking for enthusiastic and talented junior developers to join our Java-oriented backend development team at Valtech Switzerland. If you are eager to grow your skills and contribute to cutting-edge digital solutions, keep reading!
The Position
As a Junior Backend Engineer (all genders) within our team, you’ll:
- Support the design, development, and maintenance of modular, customised software applications under the guidance of experienced engineers.
- Collaborate in the architecture, implementation, and debugging of high-performance applications, primarily using Java.
- Work with modern development practices, including CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and automated testing.
- Contribute to Agile project teams responsible for full software development life cycle, from design to production.
- Help maintain system documentation and participate in project reviews.
- Learn and grow through mentorship, gaining experience with cloud technologies and scalable backend systems.
Qualifications
Junior Backend Engineer (all genders) Essentials:
- A relevant technical education or equivalent experience in computer science, software engineering, or backend development.
- Some experience with backend development, ideally in Java, through internships, projects, or academic work.
- A basic understanding of modern software architectures and development methodologies.
- Eagerness to learn about the Spring ecosystem (e.g., Spring Boot) and Microservices architecture.
- Familiarity with tools like Maven, Jenkins, and containerized solutions (Docker) is a plus.
- A collaborative mindset, with a willingness to learn from others and grow in a team-oriented environment.
- Good communication skills and a proactive attitude toward problem-solving.
- Fluency in both English and German is required.
What you can expect from us
Discover our Swiss benefits here.
Apart from the country specific benefits listed, we have more to offer. Our growth development program, for example, to help you excel in your existing profession, or enable you to explore another. Also, there are plenty of internal initiatives for you to take part in. Whether it's about improving Valtech as a business or contributing to the world around us, we encourage our employees to pursue their professional and personal ambitions.
About the Valtech Switzerland
You will join our international Swiss team made up of 100+ people, 30+ different nationalities and many mother tongues. Here at Valtech our jobs wrap around our lives – not the other way around. Whether you’d like to work part-time or from home, we make sure to find a work model that fits your lifestyle. Furthermore we understand that the right equipment is essential to do great work. When joining us you have the opportunity to select the brand you feel most comfortable with and we will make sure you have everything you need.
At work honesty, openness and respect reflect our core values and we encourage an open feedback culture in order to build trust and grow together. Outside of working time we offer plenty of optional downtime activities such as Ski trips, wine tasting or cooking classes to get to know your colleagues.
Valtech as an Equitable and Inclusive Employer
At Valtech, we’re here to engineer experiences that work and reach every single person. To do this, we are proactive about creating workplaces that work for every person at Valtech. Our goal is to create an equitable workplace which gives people from all backgrounds the support they need to thrive, grow and meet their goals (whatever they may be). You can find out more about what we’re doing to create a Valtech for everyone https://www.valtech.com/about/diversity-inclusion/.
Please do not worry if you do not meet all of the criteria or if you have some gaps in your CV. We’d love to hear from you and see if you’re our next member of the Valtech team.
Does it excite you to join Valtech on this journey? And would you like to become our next Junior Backend Engineer (all genders)?
Then apply today. We cannot wait to hear from you!
- Department
- Engineering
- Role
- Backend Engineer
- Locations
- Baden, Bern
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
Learning & Development
At Valtech, we work hard to give our employees the tools they need to take charge of their careers and personal growth. To enable this, we have built a Growth Framework, that offers full transparency on how a certain role and career at Valtech can develop. This is supported by our Global Academy, which allows Valtechies to further advance their skills within their existing field, as well as explore another.
On a day-to-day basis, you will get the chance to learn from, as well as inspire, your peers around the globe in Craft Circles, client teams, or other collaborative communities. In any case, Valtech encourages you to make use of the opportunities our company provides to shape your own path.
Workplace & Culture
At Valtech, we create and shape experiences that aim to meet the versatile needs of our clients and their customers. To get there, we are proactive about facilitating workplaces that adhere to the different needs and expectations of everyone working at Valtech. Our goal is to create an equitable workplace which gives people from all backgrounds the support they need to thrive, grow, and meet their goals.
We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of everything we do here - ensuring everyone has their voice heard and their insights actioned. You can find out more about our Group strategy on our website.
Our Values
We are #onevaltech - a truly connected global agency, centred around the heart of our business: our employees. They portray our values.
🌍 Share - By sharing we evolve. We share knowledge with our peers, clients and colleagues from all over the world. We share to value different perspectives. We share to grow - professionally and personally.
🔥 Dare - By daring we innovate. We dare to explore unknown territories and learn from our experiences. We dare to speak up and be honest. We dare to show our weaknesses and ask for help when needed.
❤️ Care - By caring we flourish. We care about the wellbeing of our employees. We care about our company culture and the quality of the work we deliver. We care about the environmental footprint we leave behind.
About Valtech
Valtech is one of the largest global business transformation agencies. From L'Oréal, Levi's, easyJet, Audi, BMW and Henkel, to Dolby, Dot Foods and Westcon - we design, build and deliver transformative digital solutions for the world's best-known brands.
We operate in the context of new world uncertainties and engage with our clients worldwide to discover new opportunities, design & build digitally driven solutions, and run & continuously optimize outcomes, all while still being mindful of the impact such changing circumstances may have physically and psychologically.
As a multi-award winning agency, we build intuitive, frictionless and connected experiences that improve human lives and make our clients' businesses grow.
The Valtech Content Hub
We are fortunate to be working for clients that make an impact. This allows us to excel in our professions and compose stories we are proud of. As a result, we have a huge collection of cases, blogs, whitepapers and podcasts. Interested to find out what you could become a part of? The Valtech Content Hub has got you covered.
Junior Backend Engineer (all genders)
Valtech is looking for a Junior Backend Engineer (all genders)! Does it excite you to take over this exciting challenge? Join our global business transformation agency today!
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