Junior Software Engineer

Software Development

Remote in the EU

Start Date: Q1

About KITRO

Our mission is to use the technological possibilities of our time to consciously experience the value of food and to support gastronomes in promoting the sustainable use of food. We call ourselves KITRONs and are an international team of hospitality experts, professional tinkerers, code wizards as well as sales talent.

In the beginning, the idea was to reduce the daily waste of food by recording waste, analyzing it and making it presentable. Today, we can proudly claim to have developed a solution that, in combination with cloud software and artificial intelligence, helps to reduce food waste in various kitchens on an international scale.

About KITRO

Your Position

You will be part of the software team and help develop solutions to handle the large amount of data generated by the devices, bringing back relevant information to customers.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and maintaining web applications using front-end and back-end technologies.
Collaborate with senior developers to understand project requirements and implement features.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to team discussions to enhance code quality.
Learn and apply best practices in software development and version control.
Troubleshoot and debug applications to resolve issues and improve functionality.

Skills

1-2 years developing software, with foundational knowledge of our tech stack (Git, React and TypeScript, Python, Postgres, and AWS services)
Experience in fast-paced environments such as start-ups or creative agencies
Basic visual and UX awareness with attention to detail
Ability to help design and create new systems together with senior engineers.
Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with team members
Familiarity with Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)

What we offer

A remote-first setup - plus support to create a great home office environment
A hands-on, impact-driven role where your work directly shapes the future of the company
A startup culture that’s serious about results but we don't forget celebrate progress, laugh often, and learn fast
Quarterly team meetups at our Zurich HQ to reconnect, align, and enjoy real face time
A collaborative, purpose-driven team that values trust, transparency, and learning from mistakes (as long as we don’t repeat them)

Your turn! How to apply

We'd love to learn who you are and why you would like to join our team. Therefore, please prepare your CV and a two-minute video using Loom introducing yourself and why you want to join KITRO. Please send your complete application including your CV, Loom video and the name of the position you are applying for to talent@kitro.ch.