Senior Scala Software Engineer

About OneDoc

OneDoc is the leading healthcare platform in Switzerland. Today, more than 13'000 healthcare professionals and 3 million patients are using our services every day. You may even be one of them!

Our mission is simple : make interactions between health professionals and patients easier. To achieve this, we can count on a young and dynamic team of more than 80 people spread in five offices all around Switzerland.

The role

We are looking for a Senior Scala Software Engineer who cares deeply about well-designed backend systems that are scalable and built to last, and who takes pride in writing clean code. This is a role with real ownership : you will not just build features, you will help shape how our backend is designed, built, and evolved over time.

Position overview :

Contract type : Permanent

• Employment type : Full-time (100%)

Location :  Geneva /  Lausanne

Start date : As soon as possible

Work model : Hybrid (3 days on-site / 2 days remote)

Key missions

️  Design and build scalable backend services

You will design, implement, and evolve core backend services using Scala 3, focusing on performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability.

‍ Own code quality and technical decisions

You will write maintainable, well-structured code and actively participate in code reviews. You will help make and document technical decisions, balancing long-term codebase consistent with pragmatic delivery.

Lead through mentorship and collaboration

You will mentor other engineers, support their growth, and contribute to hiring the right colleagues. Your impact will go beyond your own code : you will help create an environment where engineers learn, improve, and enjoy doing great work together.

Turn complex requirements into simple solutions

You will work closely with product managers, design and Top Management to break down complex problems, explore trade-offs, and deliver solutions that are easy to reason about and operate in production.

Continuously improve the platform and practices

You will stay up to date with Scala and backend engineering best practices, and you will help introduce new technology and processes that meaningfully improve reliability, developer experience, and productivity.

Join a team that values engineers

You will join a high-caliber, passionate engineering team that values collaboration, ownership, and shipping meaningful work. We move fast, support each other, and genuinely enjoy solving hard problems together.

Your profile

You can be our next Senior Scala Software Engineer if :

It would be amazing that :

What will make a difference :

Note : this position is based out of Geneva or Lausanne Switzerland, and only applicants with a valid work permit will be considered.

Recruiting process

We care deeply about offering a transparent, respectful, and human hiring experience. Here’s what you can expect :

1. Introductory call with our HR team : a first conversation to get to know you, your background, and your past achievements, and to see how your experience aligns with our needs.

2. Technical discussion with a Tech Manager : a deeper technical exchange to discuss your experience, approach to problem-solving, and the kinds of systems you enjoy working on.

3. Take-home coding exercise & on-site presentation : you will receive a coding exercise to work on at home, at your own pace. You will then be invited to our office to present and discuss your solution with our CTO and a Senior Engineer. This is a collaborative conversation focused on your choices, trade-offs, and technical thinking.

4. Reference checks : we will speak with one or more former colleagues or managers to better understand how you work in a team and your past impact.

5. Validation conversation with our CEO : a final discussion to answer all your remaining questions about OneDoc, our vision, and to make sure there is a strong mutual fit.

What we offer

A clear and meaningful career path

A well-defined career framework, with room to grow technically and / or take on more leadership over time. Expectations are clear, feedback is regular, and progression is intentional.

Modern tools, no compromises

We provide top-of-the-line equipment so you can work efficiently and comfortably : latest-generation MacBooks and everything else you need to do your best work.

Time to rest and recharge

5 weeks of paid vacation, because sustainable performance matters and time off is essential.

Support for your commute

We reimburse your SBB Half Fare travel card, helping make your daily commute simpler and more affordable.

A flexible hybrid working policy

Work from home and the office in a way that fits your schedule and your life, while staying connected with the team.

Moments to connect beyond work

Join ping-pong and table football tournaments across teams, and enjoy a fully stocked fridge with drinks always available.

A team that knows how to celebrate

We host office parties every first Thursday of the month where you can bring guests, creating regular moments to relax and connect.

️ A yearly offsite you will remember

Once a year, the whole team heads out for a two-day offsite in a secret location in the Swiss mountains :  a mix of work, fun, and shared experiences.