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Job Opportunities at UFirst

Good solutions are created when we work on them with passion. The clear focus on the user motivates us to constantly optimize our work. We create digital products with joy and professionalism.

Facts

Team Working in interdisciplinary teams

Office Modern, open spaces

Refreshment Best coffee in town

Location In Zurich's city center

Work-Life 5 weeks of vacation & flexible working hours

Development Promoting & participating in education

We are always looking for personalities who are passionate about their skills, feel comfortable with us and fit in with us. In a way that makes it fun and enjoyable for everyone. We want to inspire customers together and celebrate successes together.

Those who know their potential and make use of it will get ahead.

UFirst value

In daily life

Working at UFirst

Since the beginning, we have been committed to open source, open standards and agile approaches. At UFirst, you are part of an interdisciplinary team and decide on projects in consultation with your colleagues. We all work together as equals. Fault tolerance and a cultivated feedback culture are part of our DNA. We use these opportunities to reflect, discuss, test and learn. Weekly retrospectives shape our workday.

Curious to learn more? Then let us know who you are. Apply for a job or send a spontaneous application.
We expressly encourage women to apply to us as well.

Open Positions

SRE & DevOps Engineer

Technology

m/f/d – 100 %
As of now, Valencia

We are seeking a seasoned Site Reliability and DevOps Engineer who possesses a passion for crafting cutting-edge solutions. This role involves managing and developing complex cloud solutions for our international clients in collaboration with our development teams, ensuring a stable working environment and contributing to enhance our Internal Developer Platform.

We expect you to have

Minimum 2 years of experience in managing Cloud based Infrastructures
IaC, DevOps and GitOps concept understanding
CI/CD, Docker Containers, Kubernetes
Cloud provider experience (GCP/AWS/Azure)
Open to learn programming languages (especially Elixir)
Pipeline management experience (Gitlab CI/CD)
Kubernetes management experience
Good problem-solving intuition
Nice to have: Experience with Config Connector, Terraform, GKE management, Elixir

Last but not least:

You are interested in current web technologies and open to learning new things
You convince your colleagues with your current knowledge in the development of web applications
You have a strong ability to learn new topics
You enjoy effectively implementing what you have learned
You convince your team to want to work with you
EU citizenship or work permit
Ability to work at the office at least twice a week

Core tech stack

Gitlab CI/CD, ArgoCD, GCP, Config Connector
GKE, Traefik
Tilt, Docker
Elixir

Other technologies in our stack

Helm
PHP, NodeJS, React

Procedure

Would you like to get to know us? We look forward to receiving your documents (including salary expectations). If there is a mutual interest, we will plan a first meeting. In the next step, we will send you a task that you have to solve within approx. 1 week. The result will be then reviewed and evaluated by your future team. In the second interview we will talk about you, your plans and ideas as well as the submitted work. We will introduce you to our team and you will have the opportunity to talk to two owners of the UFirst Group as well as some of the developers.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Experience: Software Engineering: minimum 3 years
Location: 46005 Valencia, Valencia Provincia
Language: English (required)
Hybrid working model

Headhunters

Dear headhunters, we work with selected local partners and we do not intend to change them. Thank you for understanding and respecting our working hours.

Frontend Developer

Technology

m/f/d – 100 %
As of now, Valencia

We are seeking a seasoned Frontend Developer who possesses a passion for crafting cutting-edge solutions. This role involves contributing to the development of our innovative startup-like projects, as well as creating sophisticated e-commerce and tailor-made solutions, all with a primary emphasis on React.

We expect you to have

Minimum 3 years of experience in developing web applications
Skills in Reactjs, Nextjs, Typescript
Experience with GraphQL, ES2015+, media queries
Strong knowledge of CSS, styled-components and/or MaterialUI - Basic experience with docker
You always keep performance in mind and you understand basic web-security principles (CORS, XSS, proper sanitation, …)
You like pixel-perfect solutions
Nice to have: Experience with PHP or NodeJS or Elixir or DevOps

Last but not least:

You are interested in current web technologies and open to learning new things
You convince your colleagues with your current knowledge in the development of web applications
You have a strong ability to learn new topics
You enjoy effectively implementing what you have learned
You convince your team to want to work with you
EU citizenship or work permit
Ability to work at the office at least twice a week

Core tech stack

Reactjs, Nextjs, TypeScript, Ionic
Styled-components, MaterialUI
REST/GraphQL
Eslint, Prettier, Webpack
Jest, react-testing-library, Cypress.io

Other technologies in our stack

Elixir, NodeJS
PHP, Symfony, Spryker
Strapi.io
Docker, Gitlab CI/CD, k8s, GCP, ArgoCD, AWS
DevOps approach, IaC

Procedure

Would you like to get to know us? We look forward to receiving your documents (including salary expectations). If there is a mutual interest, we will plan a first meeting. In the next step, we will send you a task that you have to solve within approx. 1 week. The result will be then reviewed and evaluated by your future team. In the second interview we will talk about you, your plans and ideas as well as the submitted work. We will introduce you to our team and you will have the opportunity to talk to two owners of the UFirst Group as well as some of the developers.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Experience: Software Engineering: minimum 3 years
Location: 46005 Valencia, Valencia Provincia
Language: English (required)
Hybrid working model

Headhunters

Dear headhunters, we work with selected local partners and we do not intend to change them. Thank you for understanding and respecting our working hours.

Backend Developer (PHP)

Technology

m/f/d – 100 %
As of now, Valencia

We are seeking a seasoned Backend Developer who possesses a passion for crafting cutting-edge solutions. This role involves contributing to the development of our innovative startup-like projects, as well as creating sophisticated e-commerce and tailor-made solutions, all with a primary emphasis on Symphony/Spryker.

We expect you to have

Minimum 3 years of experience in developing web applications
Skills in PHP, preferably Spryker and Symfony
Strong DB knowledge, at least one relational and/or no-SQL database
Strong experience with effective integration of external services and data providers
Experience in the analysis, design and implementation of complex solutions
Experience with docker (or other virtualisation technologies)
You always keep performance in mind and you understand basic web security principles (CORS, proper sanitation, data security, …)
Nice to have: Experience with Elixir or NodeJS or React or DevOps

Last but not least:

You are interested in current web technologies and open to learning new things
You convince your colleagues with your current knowledge in the development of web applications
You have a strong ability to learn new topics
You enjoy effectively implementing what you have learned
You convince your team to want to work with you
EU citizenship or work permit
Ability to work at the office at least twice a week

Core tech stack

PHP, Spryker, Symfony
PSQL, mariaDB, ElasticSearch, Redis
REST/GraphQL

Other technologies in our stack

Elixir, NodeJS
Reactjs, Nextjs, TypeScript
GraphQL/Rest
Cypress.io
Strapi.io
Docker, Gitlab CI/CD, k8s, GCP, ArgoCD, AWS
DevOps approach, IaC

Procedure

Would you like to get to know us? We look forward to receiving your documents (including salary expectations). If there is a mutual interest, we will plan a first meeting. In the next step, we will send you a task that you have to solve within approx. 1 week. The result will be then reviewed and evaluated by your future team. In the second interview we will talk about you, your plans and ideas as well as the submitted work. We will introduce you to our team and you will have the opportunity to talk to two owners of the UFirst Group as well as some of the developers.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Experience: Software Engineering: minimum 3 years
Location: 46005 Valencia, Valencia Provincia
Language: English (required)
Hybrid working model

Headhunters

Dear headhunters, we work with selected local partners and we do not intend to change them. Thank you for understanding and respecting our working hours.

Backend Developer (Elixir)

Technology

m/f/d – 100 %
As of now, Valencia

We are seeking a seasoned Backend Developer who possesses a passion for crafting cutting-edge solutions. This role involves contributing to the development of our innovative startup-like projects, as well as creating sophisticated e-commerce and tailor-made solutions, all with a primary emphasis on Elixir.

We expect you to have

Minimum 3 years of experience in developing web applications
Skills in Elixir, Phoenix, LiveView, Ecto
DB knowledge, at least one relational and/or no-SQL database
Experience in the analysis, design and implementation of complex solutions
Experience with docker (or other virtualisation technologies)
You always keep performance in mind and you understand basic web security principles (CORS, proper sanitation, data security, …)
Nice to have: Experience with PHP or NodeJS or React or DevOps

Last but not least:

You are interested in current web technologies and open to learning new things
You convince your colleagues with your current knowledge in the development of web applications
You have a strong ability to learn new topics
You enjoy effectively implementing what you have learned
You convince your team to want to work with you
EU citizenship or work permit
Ability to work at the office at least twice a week

Core tech stack

Elixir, Phoenix, LiveView, Ecto
PSQL, mariaDB, ElasticSearch, Redis
REST/GraphQL

Other technologies in our stack

PHP, NodeJS
Reactjs, Nextjs, TypeScript
GraphQL/Rest
Cypress.io
Strapi.io
Docker, Gitlab CI/CD, k8s, GCP, ArgoCD, AWS
DevOps approach, IaC

Procedure

Would you like to get to know us? We look forward to receiving your documents (including salary expectations). If there is a mutual interest, we will plan a first meeting. In the next step, we will send you a task that you have to solve within approx. 1 week. The result will be then reviewed and evaluated by your future team. In the second interview we will talk about you, your plans and ideas as well as the submitted work. We will introduce you to our team and you will have the opportunity to talk to two owners of the UFirst Group as well as some of the developers.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Experience: Software Engineering: minimum 3 years
Location: 46005 Valencia, Valencia Provincia
Language: English (required)
Hybrid working model

Headhunters

Dear headhunters, we work with selected local partners and we do not intend to change them. Thank you for understanding and respecting our working hours.

Software Tester

Technology

m/f/d – 100 %
As of now, Valencia

We are seeking a seasoned Software Tester with a knack for identifying errors down to the last details. This role involves the responsibility for quality assurance and testing of the digital products we develop for our international clients in collaboration with our development teams and product owners.

We expect you to have

Proven experience in the role of a software tester
Up-to-date knowledge of software test design and testing methodologies
Working knowledge of test techniques and compatibility with various software programs
Great communication and critical thinking skills
Good organizational skills and detail-oriented mindset
Design, write, and execute automation scripts
Knowledge of testing frameworks such as Cypress, Playwright
Experience with unit-test frameworks such as Jest and React Testing Library
Knowledge of security testing standards
Exposure to test optimization techniques in automation to improve test efficiency
Nice to have: Experience with Gitlab CI/CD and at least one programming language (Javascript, PHP or Elixir)

Last but not least:

You are interested in current web technologies and open to learning new things
You convince your colleagues with your current knowledge in the development of web applications
You have a strong ability to learn new topics
You enjoy effectively implementing what you have learned
You convince your team to want to work with you
EU citizenship or work permit
Ability to work at the office at least twice a week

Core tech stack

Cypress.io
Jest, React Testing Library

Other technologies in our stack

PHP, Elixir, NodeJS
Reactjs, Nextjs, TypeScript
GraphQL/Rest
Strapi.io
Docker, k8s, GCP, ArgoCD, AWS
DevOps approach, IaC

Procedure

Would you like to get to know us? We look forward to receiving your documents (including salary expectations). If there is a mutual interest, we will plan a first meeting. In the next step, we will send you a task that you have to solve within approx. 1 week. The result will be then reviewed and evaluated by your future team. In the second interview we will talk about you, your plans and ideas as well as the submitted work. We will introduce you to our team and you will have the opportunity to talk to two owners of the UFirst Group as well as some of the developers.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Experience: Software Engineering: minimum 3 years
Location: 46005 Valencia, Valencia Provincia
Language: English (required)
Hybrid working model

Headhunters

Dear headhunters, we work with selected local partners and we do not intend to change them. Thank you for understanding and respecting our working hours.

Who we are

We are UFirst Group, an international company based in Zurich and Valencia. With more than 13 years of experience, we deliver highly efficient, scalable and customized solutions for our international clients. Leveraging our wealth of experience and deep understanding of the market, we are concurrently developing our product, which has already garnered a dedicated user base of thousands, engaging with it daily. UFirst people currently represent numerous nationalities from all over the world. Hence, the official company language is English in both our offices. We embrace self-organized teams, continuous delivery, trunk-based development and TDD. We are open-minded and value every opinion when looking for the best-fitting solution. We are looking for you to join our team!

What we offer

Modern company culture and a great office in the Russafa neighbourhood in Valencia. The opportunity to actively participate in shaping your work environment as well as home office days. Interesting and challenging projects await you!

Stay flexible when it comes to the home office thanks to our hybrid working model
Suitably arrange your working hours and enjoy 5 weeks of vacations
Work from an attractive office space with free coffee and snacks in the city centre of Valencia
Benefit from the best working conditions with an agile approach and state-of-the-art infrastructure
Have your voice be heard in a flat hierarchy company where every opinion is valued equally
Stay in close contact with us and reflect on your professional and personal growth at the semiannual dialogue talk
Connect with your international colleagues at various onsite and offsite events – also abroad
Participate in international conferences
Use the annual EUR 500 expenses for your well-being (sports, public transport etc.)
Take us at our word: with our learning company culture you get your dedicated learning time and budget with no strings attached
Rely on long-term employment through various projects for medium and large enterprises
Stay with us and receive a generous 5-year anniversary present
Shape with your colleagues our very own fast-growing product distributed in the Swiss hospitality market
Rely on private accident insurance coverage (Switzerland)

How you fit in with us

Together with your team, you are responsible for creating value for our customers and/or actively shaping our product. You love to work effectively in collaboration with the team and actively contribute to problem-solving and the realization of goals. Your team is working in a self-organized way based on agile methodologies. You reflect on your work and the work of your colleagues. You look for ways to improve your personal and your team’s performance and implement the measures defined by the team. You attach great importance to transparent communication and are happy to accept suggestions for improvement from your colleagues. You value personal interaction with your colleagues and actively contribute to this. You appreciate an error culture just as much as we do.

Apply now

If you are interested in a position, please send the following documents to jobs@ufirstgroup.ch.

Up-to-date CV
References
Certificates

Do you have questions? Don't hesitate to give us a call!
+41 44 552 06 06

UFirst Group 
Heinrichstrasse 267
8005 Zurich

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Last but not least:

Core tech stack

Other technologies in our stack

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Headhunters

We expect you to have

Last but not least:

Core tech stack

Other technologies in our stack

Procedure

Headhunters

We expect you to have

Last but not least:

Core tech stack

Other technologies in our stack

Procedure

Headhunters

We expect you to have

Last but not least:

Core tech stack

Other technologies in our stack

Procedure

Headhunters

We expect you to have

Last but not least:

Core tech stack

Other technologies in our stack

Procedure

Headhunters

Who we are

What we offer

How you fit in with us

Apply now

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