Lead DXP Engineer

Job Description:

Lead DXP Engineer (m/f/d) | Switzerland | Hybrid

We Dream. We Do. We Deliver. At Merkle, a dentsu company, we power the experience economy. Whether we’re building the next great app, running CRM at scale for global brands, delivering technology architectures that support millions of users, or providing world‑class data, identity, and insights solutions, it’s all in the name of crafting experiences that set brands apart from the competition.

Backed by dentsu’s legacy of innovation and creativity originating in Japan, we’ve spent over 35 years helping brands build loyalty, drive growth, and connect meaningfully with their audiences. We’ve been named a global “Leader” by top industry analyst firms in categories as wide-ranging as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management.

As a Lead DXP Engineer, you will design, develop and implement high-performance applications with a strong focus on scalability, security and performance. Working in project teams and collaborating closely with subject matter experts, you will help maintain high software quality and continuously improve our development, testing and build processes.

• Take responsibility for the conception, further development and implementation of applications, with a particular focus on scalability, security and performance
• Develop high-performance Java-based applications within project teams and in close collaboration with subject matter experts
• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality standards, best practices and continuous optimization of the codebase
• Continuously improve our development tools and automated testing and build processes

• A completed degree in computer science or comparable qualifications
• Several years of practical professional experience as a Java backend developer in a web environment
• Experience with code review processes and agile working methods such as Scrum
• Experience developing data-driven applications using Java, Spring Boot and SQL, with web frontends built in Type Script or Vaadin
• Experience developing CMS solutions, such as Magnolia or AEM
• A strong commitment to software design quality
• A conceptual and systematic approach combined with a strong implementation focus, and the ability to communicate complex topics clearly and appropriately for different audiences
• Strong analytical thinking, a proactive and independent working style, and excellent collaboration and teamwork skills
• The ability and willingness to quickly familiarize yourself with a broad and demanding range of tasks and take ownership
• Professional proficiency in German and English

• Java
• Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Cloud and Spring MVC
• Magnolia CMS
• MySQL and PostgreSQL
• JCR and JPA
• Docker, Kubernetes, Open Shift and Icinga
• Scrum and Kanban
• Git, Git Hub/Git Lab and Git Hub/Git Lab CI/CD pipelines
• Maven
• Type Script, Vaadin and Handlebars

• Vacation: 25 days of holidays
• Social Impact: 2 volunteer days for charitable activities
• Mental Health:
  Benefit from 3 extra wellness days on top of your vacation days and a Mental Health First Aider and Employee Assistance program to support your well-being
• Work Hours:
  
  40-hour week with overtime compensation
• Work Model:
  Flexible working hours model (flextime)
• Hybrid working:
  We combine flexibility with in-person collaboration, with an expectation of 1 day per week / 4 days per month in the office
• Office:
  State-of-the-art, creative office space with ergonomically equipped workstations
• Pet-friendly offices
• Academy:
  Full access to Dentsu Academy, on-site learning sessions, online language courses
• Learning Allowance:
  Receive 40 additional hours per year for personal and professional development, on top of statutory educational leave
• Corporate benefits platform
• Referral bonus program
• Workation possibility
• Team events: company parties, monthly breakfasts, apéros

Location:

St Gallen

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

At dentsu, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is central to our vision: “To be at the forefront of people-centered transformations that shape society.” We cherish the unique talents and perspectives of all individuals, welcoming applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, nationality, religion, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental ability. By embracing diverse perspectives, we create meaningful change and sustainable growth for our people, clients, and society.

Our hiring decisions are guided by qualifications and role-specific requirements, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.