Senior System Engineer specialising in Kubernetes / OpenShift

About the job

Senior System Engineer specialising in Kubernetes / OpenShift

What to expect

• Building, operating and optimising complex infrastructures with high demands on availability, security and performance
• Consulting, building, configuring and operating Kubernetes and OpenShift environments
• Building and operating Postgres, Kafka and MongoDB environments
• Consulting, building and deploying microservices in the described context
• Participating in projects both in the conception and implementation of new solutions in close collaboration with ICT system architects, project managers and customers
• Systems engineering activities in the relevant specialist areas

What you bring

• University of applied sciences, ETH or university degree in computer science
• At least 5 years of professional experience in Linux systems engineering with solid knowledge in several of the following areas, preferably with corresponding certifications
• Analytical and interdisciplinary thinking skills
• Entrepreneurial, responsible and quality-oriented actions, customer- and result-oriented
• High commitment and flexibility as well as willingness to learn new things
• Structured and goal-oriented approach
• Communicative, team- and conflict-capable personality with good assertiveness

Mandatory expertise:

• Linux and/or UNIX operating systems e.g. RedHat (or derivatives), Ubuntu, Debian
• Container orchestration in the area of Kubernetes and OpenShift

Desired expertise:

• Orchestration and automation e.g. Ansible
• Messaging platform experience e.g. Kafka
• Server virtualisation solutions e.g. VMware vSphere
• Scripting e.g. Bash shell, Perl
• Server, storage and backup systems
• Experience with modern AI-supported development tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot or similar
• Additional expertise desired

Advantageous:

• Experience in regulated industries e.g. banking or payment
• Experience with cloud solutions such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Microsoft Azure

We are looking for you – become part of our team

As part of our strong growth, we are looking for a Senior System Engineer specialising in Kubernetes / OpenShift, with broad knowledge of Linux platforms, networking, IT infrastructure and virtualisation, to advise our customers and our own hosting centre.

The demanding tasks require a (university) degree in computer science, proven professional experience, fluent German and English in spoken and written form, flexibility, commitment and interest in dealing with customers and colleagues.

Why us

Swiss Employer Award, Best of Swiss Apps or Digital Economy Award. Our workplace culture and our projects win prizes. For our customers from banking, retail or governance, we develop user-centred digitalisation solutions. Away from prescribed paths, you can try new things with us and really let off steam. Here you will find everything your techie heart desires: In a dynamic and collegial environment, you drive your innovative ideas forward – of course always with the help of the latest technologies. Speaking of workplace culture: We not only demand agility in our projects but also promote it for our employees. With ti&m liquid working, we offer easily adaptable working time models and the possibility to take breaks. And with our ti&m academy, you decide where and how you want to continue your education.

Tina Müller

Questions about your application? Our HR team will be happy to help you.

career@ti8m.ch