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Senior Software Engineer (Backend focused)
full-timeZurich

Summary

Location

Zurich

Type

full-time

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About this role

Gowago is Switzerland’s number one car leasing platform. It is a digital car shop, where our users find the perfect car for them at a fixed, monthly price, whether through leading or car credit.


We are a team of 60 enthusiastic and talented people from many different backgrounds, working with the same goal of building the next generation car marketplace. Our headquarters is in Zürich, Switzerland, and our engineering and product team also extends to Belgrade, Serbia.


Our platform is cloud-native (AWS) and built on a modern stack of different technologies. TypeScript, Postgres, Redis, Terraform and React to name a few.


Technology is what makes Gowago successful, and our team of 15 engineers is the force behind it. Your mission is to take ownership in delivering value to our users—understanding what matters to them, being proactive about what needs to be built, and driving solutions that align with our product vision. You'll work closely with the Product team to turn strategic goals into technical reality.


While delivering on our product goals, you'll help drive the engineering team forward—contributing to architectural decisions, establishing standards, and championing code quality. You'll play a key role in building a technical foundation that scales with our ambitions.


Tasks



  • Engage early with designers, product managers, and stakeholders to shape product and UX requirements, helping guide the team toward the most effective solutions.

  • Contribute to the full development cycle: technical design, development, test automation, experimentation, analysis, and launch. You’ll be reviewing code and design docs, giving feedback on product specs and mocks.

  • Nurture a culture of technical quality from design, through code review, to production operations.

  • Work with TypeScript, NestJS, Postgres, NodeJS, Docker, AWS (ECS, Lambda, S3, and various other services), ReactJS, Github, Claude Code


Requirements



  • 5+ years of software development experience

  • High proficiency in TypeScript

  • Experience designing architecture and deployment of web applications & services

  • Positive can-do attitude, passion to level-up those around you through curiosity and fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team and with teams across the engineering, product & design organizations

  • (nice to have) Experience with AWS or another cloud provider

  • (nice to have) Prepared to the occasional frontend contribution when helpful for the team

  • (nice to have) Likes cars and is interested in the transportation and mobility of the future


Benefits



  • Dynamic, open and positive environment, where you will have the opportunity to take end-to-end ownership of what you build

  • 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays

  • 30 days per year for telecommuting

  • As Gowago and you grow together, there will be opportunities for acquiring equity


Does this sound good to you? Le’ts go! Submit your application to us in English. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion.

Other facts

Tech stack
TypeScript,Postgres,Redis,Terraform,React,NodeJS,Docker,AWS,ECS,Lambda,S3,Github,Code Review,Technical Design,Test Automation,Collaboration

About GOWAGO AG

Our mission is to Make People Move With A Smile.

Founded in 2017 in Zürich, Gowago is redefining car financing and ownership in Switzerland—making it simple, transparent, and hassle-free. Our proprietary technology lets you compare, choose, and order thousands of cars (all brands, all models, new and used) entirely online. No hidden costs, no complicated paperwork—just an effortless way to get your next car.

We partner with leading automotive brands and OEMs to offer seamless leasing and financing solutions. By combining cutting-edge technology with best-in-class service, we create a frictionless experience for both customers and the automotive industry.

Existing at the intersection of technology, design, and simplicity, we challenge outdated processes to create a car ownership experience that’s as smooth as the drive itself.

With best-in-class customer support and incredible Google reviews, we make getting a car something to smile about.

🚀 Ready to move on?

👉 gowago.ch

Gowago. Move on.

Team size: 11-50 employees
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Industry: Retail Motor Vehicles
Founding Year: 2017

What you'll do

  • You will take ownership in delivering value to users by understanding their needs and driving solutions that align with the product vision. Additionally, you will contribute to architectural decisions and establish standards to ensure code quality.

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GOWAGO AG is a leading Retail Motor Vehicles company.

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The Senior Software Engineer (Backend focused) position at GOWAGO AG is based in Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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