Co-Founder / Backend Developer & Data Scientist

Position

Co-Founder / Backend Developer & Data Scientist

Company

mylumio – Health- and Nutritech startup

Location

Zürich / Remote (within Switzerland)

About

We’re looking for a Swiss-based Co-Founder – Backend Developer & Data Scientist to take over the technical foundation of mylumio and lead the next phase of our MVP.

If you’re driven by impact, love solving complex data challenges, and want to build technology that empowers people to make safer, healthier food choices – this role is for you.

Your mission

• Scale our backend infrastructure, build a robust data sourcing and processing pipeline, and develop the intelligence behind our recommendation engine.
• Work closely with our co-founders, designer, and external experts to shape a scalable, secure, and smart product experience.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain backend infrastructure
• Build and improve data ingestion, cleaning, and normalization pipelines
• Design and refine the recommendation engine (ML/NLP integration a plus)
• Collaborate with the frontend team for seamless data flow and UX consistency
• Provide technical and strategic input as part of the founding team

Your profile

• 3+ years of experience in backend development, data engineering, or data science
• Strong skills in Python, Django, PostgreSQL, AWS, Java, Vercel, Bootstrap
• Familiar with ML/NLP or AI-driven recommendation systems (big plus)
• Understanding of frontend collaboration (React, Next.js)
• Entrepreneurial mindset – you love solving problems, taking ownership, and iterating fast
• Based in Switzerland

We offer

• Equity‑based collaboration (initially unpaid) with a growing Swiss startup
• Opportunity to build the technical backbone of a high‑impact health‑/nutritech platform
• Full flexibility and creative freedom in a lean, collaborative environment
• Flexibility to work remotely with autonomy and impact

Application

Apply with your GitHub/portfolio, LinkedIn, and a few lines on why mylumio resonates with you at: E‑Mail auf startupticker.ch ansehen

Tags

#mylumio #healthtech #digitalhealth #nutritech #nutrition #startup #switzerland #hiring

Project description

Lumoo is a foodtech platform designed to empower individuals with dietary constraints. Through advanced technology, Lumoo provides personalized tools and transparent product information to help users make safe, healthy, and informed food choices.

Our mission is to simplify grocery shopping while fostering a community‑driven approach to nutrition and wellness. At Lumoo, we believe in making food accessible, trustworthy, and tailored for everyone.