Elca informatique SA
Zurich
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Senior Java Engineer
- 06 March 2026
- 100%
- Zurich
Job summary
Join ELCA as a Senior Java Engineer, where you'll develop high-end solutions for diverse clients. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal growth and a strong focus on quality.
Tasks
- Design and build reliable software solutions for various projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet technical and business requirements.
- Mentor junior developers and assist in winning new projects with your expertise.
Skills
- Degree in Computer Science or related field; 5+ years in Java development required.
- Strong knowledge of Spring, Microservices, and RESTful APIs.
- Fluent in German and English, with mentoring experience preferred.
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About the job
As a Senior Java Engineer, you develop and maintain high-end solutions using agile methodology for a variety of customer projects. Depending on the project, you work on-site at the customer or in-house at your preferred ELCA location in Zurich or Bern.
Your tasks
- You actively participate in the conception and definition of solutions and develop stable, reliable, and high-performance software
- You work closely with cross-functional teams, understand the business requirements as well as the technical constraints. You focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
- With your strong analytical skills and expertise in software development, you take on a key role in the team
- You act as a coach for less experienced team members
- With your technical expertise, you help win new projects
Our offer
- A dynamic work environment with a young and highly motivated team
- Various opportunities to expand your knowledge and experience by working on a wide range of exciting projects, customers, and technologies
- Attractive career and personal development prospects through training and coaching
- A flat hierarchy and a culture of collaboration across all disciplines
- The chance to make a difference in people’s lives by building great software
- Work-life balance (41 hrs/week with flexible hours, possibility for home office, at least 25 vacation days), ergonomic and flexible workplace in a multicultural environment
- Interesting benefits such as: contribution to existing mobile phone or business phone, half-fare travelcard subscription and business travel by train in 1st class, attractive pension schemes, coverage of non-occupational accident insurance (private, worldwide), advanced daily sickness allowance insurance as well as fleet discount
Your profile
- Completed studies in computer science or related field (University/ETH/FH)
- At least 5 years of experience in analysis, design, and development with Java (Core, Spring Ecosystem, JPA/Hibernate)
- Solid knowledge of Spring, Spring Boot, and microservices architectures
- Experience with RESTful APIs (OpenAPI/Swagger) and basic knowledge of SOAP for legacy integration
- Practical knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, MSSQL, PostgreSQL) and complex SQL queries
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) as well as cloud platforms (AWS is an advantage)
- Knowledge of frontend frameworks (Angular/React/Vue) desired
- Experience mentoring junior developers
- Fluent in German and English, both spoken and written
- Advantageous:
- Working with agile methods (Scrum/Kanban)
- Interest in new methods such as AI-based/AI-supported development (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, AI-assisted code reviews)
We rely on healthy values and are convinced that diversity is the key to success. Those who approach challenges with curiosity, motivation, and drive are exactly right with us! Let yourself be inspired by our motto: We make it work!
About the company
Elca informatique SA
Zurich
