Join our IoT team and help power the data backbone of SkyCell's temperature-sensitive supply chain solutions. As a Backend Engineer, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining the services that ingest, process, and expose data from thousands of connected devices around the world. Working closely with Product, Firmware, QA, and Platform teams, you'll design scalable backend solutions, improve data quality and observability, and ensure the reliable flow of critical IoT data across our ecosystem.
At SkyCell, we’re on a mission to revolutionise the pharmaceutical supply chain through cutting-edge hardware, smart software, and tailored services. Our platform empowers global pharma companies and logistics providers to assess transport risks, optimise packaging, and make data-driven decisions that ensure life-saving medicines reach patients safely and on time.
Our IoT team owns the connected layer of the platform - the trackers, gateways, and ingestion systems that turn shipments and equipment into real-time, actionable data for our customers and for the platforms built on top of our data.
We’re a fast-growing, purpose-driven scale-up where you’ll make an impact, feel empowered, and thrive in a diverse, innovative environment.
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:
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Work with product, firmware, and downstream stakeholders to turn requirements into a clear plan of work
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Design and implement backend services in Java for ingesting and exposing IoT data from trackers, gateways, and third-party feeds
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Work across our data and messaging stack: Cosmos DB, Cassandra, Kafka, and Azure Functions, deployed via Docker
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Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for backend services and test infrastructure
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Author BDD test suites in Cucumber and partner with QA on a shared cross-team E2E testing approach
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Contribute to observability through Grafana dashboards and alerting
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Investigate issues across the data flow, from device telemetry to consumer APIs
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Collaborate with firmware, QA, and downstream platform teams on data contracts and quality
Requirements
What You'll Bring:
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related
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Production backend engineering experience in Java (Spring Boot or equivalent)
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Comfortable scripting in Python or a similar language for tooling and automation
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Strong written and spoken English
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Strong sense of ownership: takes a vague request and returns a clear plan
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Comfortable operating across analysis, implementation, and quality
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Pragmatic about trade-offs and able to defend scoping decisions with evidence
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Quality-minded by default - treats tests, observability, and clear scope as part of "done"
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Effective written communicator, which matters in a distributed setting
Benefits
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.
- Remote role with opportunities for ad hoc face-to-face interactions 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 ([email protected]).
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 above locations, your application cannot be considered.
