Apprentice Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Apprenticeship Contract

Welcome to SMG Swiss Marketplace Group

We are a leading Swiss digital marketplace group, building forward-looking products that simplify people’s lives. Combining expertise, creativity, and technology, we create impactful solutions shaped by our values: Better Together, Aim High, and Act Responsibly.

Hey there! Ready to take your studies to the next level? Look no further — we’re on the hunt for an Apprentice Site Reliability Engineer for a three-year apprenticeship.

Meet the team! 🌟

At SMG, our strength lies in our people.You will be part of a team of 4 engineers in different locations.  Meet some of the team members who you could work with: 

• Didier Michel - Senior SRE & your mentor

• Nassim Kachroud - Head of Platform Services

Your mission 💡

We are looking for a motivated Apprentice Site Reliability (SRE) to join one of our most critical engineering teams. This apprenticeship is a unique chance to learn by doing in a real-world environment, while contributing to platforms that reach millions of users and handle very high traffic. 

What You’ll Do 

• Learn the foundations of Site Reliability Engineering: monitoring performance, automation, and reliability.

• Be introduced to backend development and progressively contribute to services and tools that support our infrastructure. 

• Participate in day-to-day tasks such as deployment, troubleshooting, and scaling challenges, always with guidance from senior engineers. 

• Collaborate closely with experienced teammates and learn best practices step by step.

As you grow in skills and confidence, your responsibilities will expand, giving you the chance to take on more complex tasks and ownership.

What will you bring to the ride? 🚀

1. Rigorous, methodical, and structured mindset, with strong motivation to learn.

2. Passion for backend development and/or infrastructure (formal experience is not required but a plus).

3. English fluency is mandatory, as it’s our working language.

4. Curiosity, discipline, and a willingness to grow in a high-performance environment.

We value the skills you bring and your ability to learn quickly, so don’t worry if your career path has been unique.

What do we offer? 🤝

• Mentorship: Learn directly from senior engineers who will support your growth step by step.

• Growth Opportunities: Advance professionally and unleash your creativity. 🚀

• Global Team: Collaborate with diverse talent worldwide. 🌍

• Celebrations: Unforgettable annual parties.  🥳

• Office Perks: Fresh fruit, coffee, and top-notch gear like a MacBook Pro.

Recruitment Process 📆 

We believe hiring is a two-way street, where both parties get to know each other. Here's what you can expect:

1. Hiring manager call with Didier 

2. Technical interview and Team Fit

3. HR interview with Chloé, HR Assistant 

We value individuality and the unique contributions of every team member. At SMG, diverse backgrounds and experiences help us grow stronger together. If you feel your skills and aspirations align with this role, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we embrace growth, celebrate differences, and create lasting impact.

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

To learn more about us, visit our Welcome To the Jungle page!

About Us

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group is a pioneering network of online marketplaces and a cutting-edge digital company that simplifies people’s lives with innovative products.
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group provides customers with the best tools to meet their life decision needs. The portfolio includes Real Estate (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Flatfox, Immostreet.ch, alle-immobilien.ch, home.ch, Publimmo, Acheter-Louer.ch, CASASOFT, IAZI), Automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24), General Marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo) and Finance & Insurance (FinanceScout24, moneyland.ch).

Disclaimer

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group primarily engages with candidates directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless we have specifically requested their assistance for particular roles. Any submissions made without a prior request from our Talent Acquisition team will not be acknowledged or considered. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of recruitment agencies in respecting this policy.