Ph3Senior Backend Engineer for Weather API | Full Time (80-100%) | St. Gallen, Switzerland /h3 pYou will work in one of our API teams developing services and algorithms that browse petabytes of weather data quickly to provide real‑time insights for our customers worldwide. /p h3What you'll do /h3 ul liDevelop and tune high‑performance C++ algorithms for processing and forecasting weather data to serve millions of daily API requests. /li liBuild robust services and Python scripts for real‑time data acquisition from global sources. /li liDrive hands‑on development across the stack, from low‑level implementation to system architecture, building scalable, maintainable, and high‑quality software solutions. /li liProvide technical leadership through strong software engineering expertise, combining hands‑on coding, architectural decision‑making, and cross‑team technical mentorship. /li liArchitect and manage the storage, processing, and distribution of petabytes of spatial‑temporal data, including radar/satellite imagery, station observations, and model forecasts. /li liMonitor and operate the Meteomatics Weather API in production to ensure 24/7 reliability. /li /ul h3What you'll bring /h3 ul liBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT or Systems Engineering or a related field, and/or relevant certifications and qualifications. /li liAt least 5 years of work experience on high volume and highly available API backends. /li liRock solid knowledge on web technologies (HTTPS, REST APIs, CDN, Websockets, ...). /li liStrong C++ know-how and proven experience in parallelization and high‑performance computing. /li liStrong knowledge of Linux and how to make optimal use of system resources (e.g., large scale RAM management, ...). /li liEager to embrace challenges and to develop innovative solutions in close collaboration with team mates. /li liEnjoy working in an interdisciplinary team and motivated to work with weather data. /li liStrong communication skills, fluent in English; German (or Swiss German) is a plus. /li liSwiss/EU citizenship or work permit is mandatory. /li /ul h3What you'll get /h3 ul liThe Meteomatics culture of technological innovation and cross‑functional collaboration. /li liInternational environment with diverse backgrounds. /li liWork‑life balance: 5 weeks vacation, hybrid work (up to two days per week), and social activities. /li /ul h3Equal Opportunity Employer /h3 pMeteomatics is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We accept only direct applications. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr