Senior Software Engineer

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong backend expertise and a solid understanding of frontend development to join our team and help build reliable, high-performing services that support SkyCell’s growing technology platform. You’ll take ownership of designing and evolving our Java-based backend applications, while also bringing your frontend knowledge to help create well-rounded technical solutions across the stack. You’ll contribute to technical decisions and best practices, mentor others, and work closely with engineers, business analysts and testers to solve problems and continuously improve how we build and deliver software.

📍 Location: For this role, we can either consider fully remote or hybrid if you are located within a commutable distance to Hyderabad, India.

Founded in Switzerland in 2012, SkyCell is transforming global pharmaceutical supply chains through a combination of advanced temperature-controlled containers, IoT connectivity, and digital solutions.

Our integrated product ecosystem helps leading pharmaceutical companies reduce risk, improve operational efficiency, and ensure the safe delivery of life-saving medicines worldwide.

Today, SkyCell operates at the intersection of hardware, software, data, and logistics - combining Swiss engineering excellence with a growing digital platform to shape the future of connected pharma supply chains.

Why SkyCell?

🌱 Purpose-Driven Work: Make a real difference by contributing to a more sustainable future in global logistics and healthcare.

🚀 Innovation at Heart: Work with cutting-edge technology and be at the forefront of supply chain innovation.

🌎 Stronger together: Join a supportive team of talented individuals from over 40 countries, where we work together every step of the way.

💡 Growth Opportunities: We believe in investing in our people – continuous learning and development are key pillars of SkyCell.

🏆 Award-Winning Culture: Join a workplace recognized for its commitment to excellence with a ‘Great Place to work’ award, as well as a Platinum Ecovadis rating highlighting our sustainability and employee well-being.

What You'll Do:

• Design and implement high-quality server-side code in line with coding standards

• Optimise application performance, quality, and responsiveness

• Build and evolve services using Java (Quarkus), JPA/Hibernate, and SQL

• Ensure production-grade observability through structured logging, metrics, and tracing, alongside robust error handling

• Participate in architecture and design reviews, and share guidance and feedback through code reviews

• Ship continuously in an agile environment with automated testing and CI/CD

• Troubleshoot production issues, deliver timely fixes, and conduct thorough root-cause analysis

• Research, evaluate, and prototype new technologies where they add clear value

• Contribute to the team's coding standards and best practices

• Support and mentor junior team members

• Contribute to technical decision-making and strategy across the team and organisation

• Identify and address security vulnerabilities in the system

• Collaborate with business analysts to clarify requirements and with testers to debug issues and review test case coverage

• Write and maintain clear, useful technical documentation

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years of experience developing applications with Java and a Java framework (preferably Quarkus, although experience with other frameworks is also welcome)

• Strong experience with SQL, JPA, and Hibernate

• Strong experience building RESTful APIs

• Experience with TypeScript and/or JavaScript is advantageous

• An understanding of frontend development and experience working with frontend frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue is beneficial

• Effective communication in English and a collaborative approach to working across functions

If you don't meet every requirement but bring relevant experience, we'd still like to hear from you.

What's In It For You?

⚡ Flexibility & Balance: Flexible working hours and work-life balance allow you to tailor work to fit your life.

🌟 Recognition & Growth: Opportunities for career advancement in a company that values your contributions.

💼 Hybrid Workplace: Modern workspaces (in Zurich, Zug and Hyderabad as well as our Skyhub in Basel) and a remote-friendly culture to inspire collaboration amongst a globally diverse team.

🎉 Company-wide Events: Join us for company events to celebrate successes, build teams, and share our vision. Plus, new joiners experience SkyWeek, our immersive onboarding program.

👶 Generous Maternity & Paternity Leave: Support for new parents with competitive maternity and paternity leave.

🏖️ Annual Leave & Bank Holidays: Enjoy a generous annual leave package, plus local bank holidays to recharge and unwind.

Ready to Make an Impact?

We’re not just offering a job; we’re offering a chance to be part of something bigger. At SkyCell, you’ll help build a future where pharmaceutical delivery is efficient, sustainable, and transformative.

Stay Connected with SkyCell

Visit http://www.skycell.ch and explore #WeAreSkyCell on LinkedIn

How to Apply

Simply click ‘apply for this job’ below! We can’t wait to meet you and discuss how you can contribute to our mission! Please note, we are unable to consider applications sent to us via email.

If you have any questions, you can contact our Talent Team (talent@skycell.ch).

SkyCell AG is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

For this position, if you are not located in, or able to relocate (without sponsorship) to one of the advertised locations, your application cannot be considered.