CH Senior Backend Developer​/Impact

About The Company

WellD is a fast-growing, young, and dynamic consulting company dedicated to custom software product development
, with a strong focus on state-of-the-art technologies. But most importantly, we are a team of passionate, down-to-earth developers and engineers who love what we do.

We believe in continuous improvement and value passion, curiosity, and an analytical mindset over pure skill-specific knowledge. What sets us apart is our commitment to technical quality and competence
, nurtured through a friendly environment and a company culture that goes beyond daily business.

Our clients are leading companies in the Energy, Industrial, Finance, and Health sectors
. The projects we work on are challenging and impactful: every solution we deliver is designed to make a difference and meet real-world, mission-critical requirements
.

To support our culture of growth and collaboration, we actively invest in tech conferences and meetups, our WellD Book, Tech Lunches, Tech Blog, internal workshops, and team-building activities
. We like to program in pairs, challenge our knowledge, and share what we learn
—because growing together is part of what we do best.

WellD CH is looking for a Senior Backend Developer (Java/Kotlin) to join its dev team in Lugano.

In this role, you’ll work on a mission-critical project where your contributions will have a direct impact on client success and software quality. You will have opportunities to share your expertise with peers, participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives, and help shape how our solutions deliver real value.

The position is based in Southern Switzerland, with a hybrid on-site/remote setup (4 days per week in the office and 1 day working remotely). While WellD values workplace flexibility, our priority remains our clients and teams. Please note that our remote work policy may be subject to change in accordance with Swiss and cross-border legislation.

Our main tech stack includes Java/Kotlin and Type Script, React

JS and React Native.

We version our projects on Git Lab, and rely heavily on containerization through Docker, both for development and CI/CD purposes.

We promote Agile Development with a formal process including Code Reviews, Pair Programming, and Continuous Delivery. We care about software quality and have a proper methodology/pipeline to ensure it is always achieved. We do not just-code-it, we design it.

We believe in Open Source, and take every chance we have to share knowledge on our Tech Blog or contribute to OSS.

Our clients are well-established companies in the Energy, Industrial, Finance, and Health sectors. Everyday we face real-life challenging requirements and are asked to make a difference, designing solutions at the highest level of engineering.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand client requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Developing scalable backend solutions using Java and ensuring their seamless integration with frontend technologies.
• Implementing and managing Dev Ops practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment using Docker.
• Participating in code reviews, pair programming sessions, and knowledge sharing activities to maintain high software quality standards.
• Deliver high-impact solutions for the project, with opportunities to share expertise and guide peers.
• Sharing your expertise through our Tech Blog and community events.

• Solid understanding of the Java or Kotlin ecosystem and experience in backend development.
• Proficiency in Dev Ops practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment.
• Familiarity with frontend technologies such as React or similar frameworks.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Continuous desire to learn and improve in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in Italian and English.

• The tools you need. You'll get a Mac Book Pro, fully powered with the IDEs of choice, and an AK Racing Gaming chair to feel comfortable at your desk.
• You'll get discounted Swiss public…