Backend Engineer Go

Welcome to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG

We are a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a leading European digital company that simplifies people's lives with forward-looking products.

A little bit about us to help ignite your imagination

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG
came together following the merger of Scout24 Switzerland and TX Markets in 2021. A union which included some of Switzerland's most well-known leading marketplaces.

Our exciting portfolio currently spans four business areas and includes
Real Estate
, , , , Acheter-, Flatfox, Casasoft),
Automotive
, , CarForYou),
General Marketplaces
, , ) and
Finance and Insurance
, ).

At
SMG Serbia
, 130+ talents thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, guided by our values: Better Together, Aim High, and Act Responsibly, shaping the future of digital marketplaces.

Job Description

Two of our online marketplaces, and , are looking for a Backend Engineer to join their team. People first—that's our thing at SMG. Say hello to Marina Stankovic, your hiring manager.

Job Description

How are we working in the Backend Team?

We work in stream-aligned product teams using the SCRUM methodology. Each team includes 2–3 Backend Engineers, a Product Owner, an Engineering Manager, Designers, and Mobile and Web Engineers.

Our setup encourages close collaboration with Platform (Infrastructure) and Data (BI) teams, with domain ownership sitting firmly within each product team. Engineers are responsible for design, implementation, deployment, and monitoring.

We run Go-based backend services on AWS with Kubernetes, deploying daily to over 300k users. Code is reviewed and deployed directly from GitHub.

Our stack includes PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, SendGrid (emails), and Auth0 (authentication). We maintain high test coverage using tools like Testify, with integration tests for databases, Redis, and Kafka.

Qualifications

What will you bring to the ride?

You should have a solid background in Go programming, with 2–5 years of hands-on experience building and maintaining applications in Go.

Real-world experience delivering web services

A positive attitude and passion for your craft matter more than checking every box.

We value pragmatic, empathetic team members who strive to understand others before seeking to be understood

Bonus point if you have experience with:

• Full-text search (e.g., Elasticsearch)
• Relational databases at scale (e.g., PostgreSQL)
• Service orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Cloud services, especially AWS

We value individuality and the unique contributions of every team member. No matter your background or experience, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't check every box. Together, we embrace growth, celebrate differences, and create lasting impact.

Additional Information

For this job position, you need to be located in Serbia, or willing to relocate, and have a valid work permit.

We believe hiring is a two-way street, where both parties get to know each other. Here's what you can expect:

HR interview with the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Ana Janicijevic

Hiring Manager Call with Marina Stankovic : Introduction to the team, role, and responsibilities, followed by a technical screening.

Technical Interview

• Coding Interview (90 min)
• Architecture & Design (90 min)

Team Fit

Benefits you'll love:

• Be a part of well established Swiss-based subsidiary in Belgrade
• We value work-life balance and employee happiness. That's why we grant you hybrid work environment, and 25 vacation days per year, with the option to buy another 10 days in an unbureaucratic process. You get 5 fully paid sick days per year, and another 5 days for special occasions
• Lots of team activities and perks
• Great equipment, competitive salary and a variety of fringe benefits like a gym membership and discounts at local stores
• International team and working environment of talented and fun people
• Stimulating work experience that will allow you to grow both professionally and personally
• Yearly budget for your personal development

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-, , , Publimmo, Acheter-, CASASOFT, IAZI), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces , , Ricardo) and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24, ).

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.

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-, , , Publimmo, Acheter-, CASASOFT, IAZI), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces , , Ricardo) and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24, ).

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.