Technical / Software Architect - Real Estate Data Solutions (f|m|d) | (80-100%) | Zurich

Company Description

Welcome to IAZI AG (a subsidiary of SMG Swiss Marketplace Group AG)
IAZI is one of the market leaders in real estate valuation in Switzerland, with over 130 employees and offices in Zurich, Lausanne, as well as Goa and Kerala in India.
For 25 years, IAZI has been providing professional services to the national and international real estate industry. The company supports property owners, investors, developers, and real estate financiers with targeted consulting, scientific analysis, and innovative software solutions.
 

Job Description

We are seeking a Technical / Software Architect to join our team in Zurich. In this role, you will act as a versatile technical partner across software engineering, cloud, data, integration, and delivery practices.
You will support architecture decisions, enable engineering teams, challenge assumptions, and translate business and customer needs into pragmatic, scalable, and secure technical solutions.
You will help drive innovation with a strong customer focus and actively contribute to new ways of working in software development, including the responsible use of AI and GenAI.
The ideal candidate combines broad hands-on engineering experience with strong data knowledge, curiosity for emerging technologies, and a clear doing mentality to support both strategic architecture and operational delivery
responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities
Technical & Software Architecture:
Design pragmatic and scalable architectures across backend services, cloud infrastructure, databases, APIs, and integration layers, using technologies such as .NET, Python, SQL, Kubernetes, and Docker.

Engineering Enablement and Delivery Support: 
Act as a strong enabler for engineering teams by translating business needs into clear technical concepts, supporting implementation, and helping unblock delivery through hands-on problem solving.

Data Architecture & Governance:
Support data models, platforms, pipelines, governance practices, data quality approaches, and integration patterns.

Innovation & GenAI Adoption:
Drive customer-focused innovation and support new ways of working in software development by identifying, evaluating, and responsibly integrating AI and GenAI capabilities.

Stakeholder Advisory & Architecture Standards:
Act as a sparring partner for senior stakeholders and maintain architecture documentation, technical standards,
decision records, and best practices for long-term maintainability.

Qualifications

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering, technical architecture, solution architecture, or a comparable role.
• Proven track record of working across complex systems and supporting teams through the full software delivery lifecycle.

Language and Customer Communication:

• Fluency in German and English is required. The role requires the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with customers, understand their business needs, and translate these into pragmatic technical solutions.

Technical Proficiency:

• Strong hands-on experience in software architecture, modern software engineering practices, and maintainable solution design.
• Broad knowledge of backend services, databases, APIs, integration patterns, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps practices.
• Hands-on experience with relevant technology stacks, particularly .NET, Python, SQL, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Strong data background, including data modeling, data platforms, pipelines, governance, quality, and integration.
• Good understanding of security principles, observability, documentation, automated testing, CI/CD, and containerization.
• Experience with AI or GenAI is highly desirable, especially in identifying use cases, evaluating tools, integrating AI capabilities responsibly, and improving software development practices.
• Preferred: Experience in the financial services or real estate industry; familiarity with analytics platforms, and enterprise architecture frameworks. Certifications in cloud platforms, software architecture, or enterprise architecture are considered a strong asset.

Soft Skills:

• Strong customer focus, with the ability to drive innovation and translate customer and business needs into pragmatic technical solutions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, departments, countries, and cultures.
• Ability to act as a trusted sparring partner for senior stakeholders and bring clarity to ambiguous technical topics.
• Pragmatic and delivery-oriented mindset, with a strong doing mentality and the ability to balance strategic architecture with hands-on problem solving.
• Curious, proactive, and keen to learn, with openness to new technologies, AI-enabled development practices, and new ways of working.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Innovative Environment: Work with a team dedicated to advancing transparency in the Swiss real estate market.​
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.​
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Options for hybrid work models to promote work-life balance.
• Collaborative Culture: Engage in a supportive and dynamic team environment.​

Application Process

We look forward to receiving your application, including your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and motivation for the role.

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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.