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Company, which supports Switzerland's higher education and research sectors, helping them navigate digital transformation with secure IT solutions, expert advice and the fostering of specialized networks.

Kubernetes Engineer

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  • +9
  • CH
    Switzerland
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  • +3
  • +9
  • CH
    Switzerland

Company

About

This company supports Switzerland's higher education and research sectors, helping them navigate digital transformation with secure IT solutions, expert advice and the fostering of specialized networks. Their mission is to empower their customers to harness the benefits of digitization effectively and responsibly.

  • Information Tech

Perks & Benefits

  • Centrally located offices in Zurich OR Lausanne, with the flexibility to primarily work from home (50%/week in the trial period, afterwards almost fully-remote).
  • Work in a team passionate about building the future of higher education and research cloud.
  • Collaborative environment with a focus on knowledge sharing.
  • Flexible work arrangements, including remote work and overtime compensation.
  • Support for German language acquisition for non-German-speaking employees.
  • Salary up to CHF 140K/year (depending on the seniority).

Vacancy

Who you are

  • Fluent in English; additional Swiss languages (German, French, Italian) are advantageous.
  • Proficient in Linux, CLI, Containers, Kubernetes, Helm, Git and IaC tools.
  • Familiar with CI/CD practices, automation and monitoring tools.
  • Deep understanding of cloud-native technologies and open-source systems.
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes tools like KubeOne, Cluster API, or GitOps platforms (e.g., Flux, ArgoCD) would be a plus.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (OpenStack, public clouds) and IaC tools (Terraform) would be an advantage.
  • Experience with Identity and Access Management tools (e.g., Keycloak, Dex) would be a plus.
  • Programming/scripting skills and Agile methodology experience would be an advantage.
  • Relevant certifications like CKA, CKAD, or CKS would be a plus.

Your tasks

  • Manage and enhance a Kubernetes as a Service (K8SaaS) self-service platform.
  • Offer user support for the Kubernetes platform.
  • Integrate the platform with other systems and services.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for effective coordination.
  • Provide guidance and support to team members and colleagues.
  • Partner with product management and sales to improve the K8SaaS offering.
  • Advise customers on Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies.

Nice-to-have skills

  • Kubernetes
  • Linux
  • Git
  • Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
  • Automation
  • Cloud Computing
  • Open Source
  • DevOps
  • Systems Engineering
  • Switzerland
  • Permanent contract
  • 10-100% occupation rate

Work experience

  • DevOps
  • System Engineer
  • Site Reliability (SRE)

Languages

  • English
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