Domain Architect Ricardo Platform (f/m/d) | 80-100% | Hybrid working model | Zrich Switzerland

ch, schweiz, Switzerland

Type: n/a

Category: IT & Internet & Media

Requirements: English
Company: WhatJobs
Region: ch, schweiz ,

Company Description

Welcome to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG

SMG is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a leading European digital company that simplifies peoples lives with forward-looking products.
We operate leading marketplaces across real estate, automotive, general classifieds, and finance & insurance. Were driven by our values: Better Together, Aim High, and Act Responsibly.

Meet the team! ?

• Jremy Calles - Head of Engineering Manager -LinkedIn

At SMG, people are our greatest strength. You''ll join the Ricardo Platform team - a diverse and dynamic group spread across several countries, all working to reinvent Switzerlands most iconic marketplace.

Job Description

Your Mission ?

As a Domain Architect for the Ricardo Platform, part of the General Marketplace Business Unit, you will own and evolve the architectural vision of Switzerlands leading online auction marketplace. This is a high-impact role where you will shape the future of a platform handling close to CHF 1 billion in transactions annually.

Youll translate business strategy into scalable technical design, help teams implement architectural best practices, and ensure cohesion across contexts like listing, selling, buying, and payments.

Were on a journey to modernise a beloved platform and we need your expertise to guide it.

Specifically, you will:

• Design and evolve the Ricardo domain architecture using Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• Define subdomain structures and ensure architectural coherence across teams
• Translate business goals into a long-term technical roadmap
• Collaborate with Team Architects, Engineering Managers, and Product Leads to align strategy and delivery
• Lead domain-wide modernisation initiatives such as authentication revamps or event-driven architecture
• Evaluate new technologies, run PoCs, and introduce innovations that improve developer experience and system scalability
• Promote a culture of learning by mentoring engineers and facilitating architectural workshops

Your responsibilities will evolve as we grow.

Qualifications

What will you bring to the ride? ?

• Significant experience in software architecture roles, ideally within large-scale platforms
• Strong foundation in Domain-Driven Design and building decoupled systems
• Hands-on knowledge of cloud-native tech (preferably GCP, Google Cloud Platform), microservices, and distributed systems
• Strategic mindset and ability to align technical direction with business goals
• Excellent communicator who can drive consensus across teams and stakeholders
• Passion for mentoring and raising architectural maturity across the organisation

We welcome all career paths if youre passionate about building great systems, we want to hear from you!

Additional Information

What do we offer? ?

• 6 weeks of holidays per year (plus option to buy 10 extra)
• 40-hour work week with flexitime (capped at 45 hours)
• A hybrid work setup with flexibility to work remotely
• Generous parental leave: 18 weeks for maternity and 6 weeks for paternity/adoption
• SBB Half-Fare Card and first-class travel between SMG offices in Switzerland
• Gender-neutral pay and transparent career paths
• Choose your gear: Mac or Windows laptop, and iPhone, Samsung, or Pixel mobile
• An inclusive and innovative environment where your voice matters
  

Recruitment Process ?

We keep hiring simple and human:

1. Initial Video-Call with one of ourRecruiters (30min)

2. Technical Interview / Meet the Hiring Manager (60min)

3. Case Study &Team Fit Conversation (90min)

At SMG, we value unique perspectives and believe in the potential of every individual. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply, even if you dont meet every requirement. Together, we grow skills, embrace differences, and make an impact.

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To take this opportunity, send us your detailed CV and feel free to add any supporting documents we need to look at in order to understand that you are the perfect fit.

*Recruiting Agency Disclaimer

Swiss Marketplace Group AG engages directly with candidates and does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies unless specifically requested. Submissions without prior approval will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate agencies'' understanding and cooperation in respecting this

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