Thun
Expert Software Engineer C5I
- 06 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
- Thun
About the job
Around 3000 employees from RUAG and RUAG Real Estate make a significant contribution to Switzerland's security every day. They ensure that the Swiss Army as well as other operational and security organisations can fully perform their tasks at any time.Expert Software Engineer C5I
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What you can achieve
- Development across various application layers – from backend and web applications to building a new mobile app
- End-to-end responsibility for assigned software solutions from conception through development to productive operation
- Development of secure messaging solutions focusing on end-to-end encryption, data protection, and reliable, scalable communication
- Participation in the selection and evaluation of suitable technologies, frameworks, and development tools
- Close collaboration with specialist departments and stakeholders to develop a user-centred solution
- Design, implementation, and optimisation of new app features throughout the entire software lifecycle
- Implementation of modern CI/CD pipelines as well as automation of build, test, and release processes
- Ensuring high standards of quality, security, and performance
What you bring with you
- Degree in computer science, apprenticeship as an IT specialist EFZ, or comparable qualification as a career changer with several years of professional experience in software development
- Solid knowledge in designing and developing multi-tenant and scalable app architectures
- Experience in cross-platform app development with established and modern frameworks
- Competence in technical decisions, ensuring high software quality, and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Good knowledge of virtualisation and container technologies, especially Kubernetes, is an advantage
- Team player with high initiative, conscientious working style, and enthusiasm for co-creation
- Very good German skills; English skills (Level B2) are an advantage
- Military career as a senior non-commissioned officer or officer is an advantage
Do you not meet all the requirements one hundred percent? Apply anyway. We are always looking for talented and motivated people who want to enrich our team. We place great value on diversity and equal opportunities, and our goal is to build a diverse team where everyone can fully develop their personal strengths. We especially encourage all people, regardless of gender, who may have concerns about accepting a position in a military-related environment, to apply.
About the division
The Business Area C5I of RUAG MRO Holding AG supports the Swiss Army in the implementation of ICT projects with a specific focus on the Cyber Command. This is your chance to contribute to highly secure and sovereign IT systems. Over the past eight years, we have grown from a small "start-up" with zero employees to over 260 employees and offer a unique, dynamic environment. Here you can work at the forefront of the digitalisation of the Swiss Army. Do you want to contribute to the security policy environment? Then you are exactly right with us. We work agilely and consistently follow the DevSecOps model. With the C5I Campus, we have created an innovation space for highly secure IT systems and offer very attractive workplaces. For professional information, Gregor Kurth, Vice President Artificial Intelligence C5I, is happy to assist you: Tel. +41 79 415 55 59 | Email gregor.kurth@ruag.ch
Your benefits
Salary and benefits
We offer you a performance-oriented and market-appropriate salary, 13 monthly salaries as well as generous bonuses and allowances. Together with other benefits, this results in an attractive overall package.
We place great importance on our employees finding a healthy balance between work and private life. Therefore, we offer flexible working hours and home office options, among other things.
Flexible working
Discounts
At RUAG, you benefit from discounts in the areas of mobility and catering. In addition, you benefit from attractive offers on our benefit portal and have fleet discounts with various renowned car brands.
Advancement and training opportunities
It is important to us to promote and develop the potential of our employees. Through training, courses, and further education, we support them in continuously expanding their skills to achieve their professional goals.
Leisure offers
Our employees are close to our hearts. That is why we give them a day off on their birthday, offer a diverse sports programme, and the possibility to take additional days off with salary deduction in addition to the annual holiday entitlement.
Your contact person
Frank Haugwitz
Director Sourcing C5I-Campus
recruiting-c5i@ruag.ch