Senior Software Engineer

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong backend expertise and a solid understanding of frontend development to join our team and help build reliable, high-performing services that support SkyCell’s growing technology platform. You’ll take ownership of designing and evolving our Java-based backend applications, while also bringing your frontend knowledge to help create well-rounded technical solutions across the stack. You’ll contribute to technical decisions and best practices, mentor others, and work closely with engineers, business analysts and testers to solve problems and continuously improve how we build and deliver software. 📍 Location: For this role, we can either consider fully remote or hybrid if you are located within a commutable distance to Hyderabad, India. Founded in Switzerland in 2012, SkyCell is transforming global pharmaceutical supply chains through a combination of advanced temperature-controlled containers, IoT connectivity, and digital solutions. Our integrated product ecosystem helps leading pharmaceutical companies reduce risk, improve operational efficiency, and ensure the safe delivery of life-saving medicines worldwide. Today, SkyCell operates at the intersection of hardware, software, data, and logistics - combining Swiss engineering excellence with a growing digital platform to shape the future of connected pharma supply chains. 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: Design and implement high-quality server-side code in line with coding standards Optimise application performance, quality, and responsiveness Build and evolve services using Java (Quarkus), JPA/Hibernate, and SQL Ensure production-grade observability through structured logging, metrics, and tracing, alongside robust error handling Participate in architecture and design reviews, and share guidance and feedback through code reviews Ship continuously in an agile environment with automated testing and CI/CD Troubleshoot production issues, deliver timely fixes, and conduct thorough root-cause analysis Research, evaluate, and prototype new technologies where they add clear value Contribute to the team's coding standards and best practices Support and mentor junior team members Contribute to technical decision-making and strategy across the team and organisation Identify and address security vulnerabilities in the system Collaborate with business analysts to clarify requirements and with testers to debug issues and review test case coverage Write and maintain clear, useful technical documentation