Join Our Team as a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer (80-100%)
Thousands of researchers supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) explore nature, technology, and society. Their findings form the foundation for progress. Our mission is to select the best research ideas through national competitions. We are committed to fostering a strong research environment in Switzerland and promoting the value of research. Be a part of our team!
Your Responsibilities
Become a member of a dynamic team where your expertise will shape the future of cloud technology. You will work at the forefront of innovation, taking on diverse and impactful tasks that truly make a difference:
- Design, implement, and operate cloud infrastructures on Microsoft Azure and our private cloud following best practices.
- Conceptualize, implement, and manage Kubernetes clusters (AKS and self-managed).
- Ensure the security of the cloud platform through policies, compliance checks, encryption, and secure workload isolation.
- Collaborate with development and security teams to define best practices for cloud and container operations.
- Co-manage our Azure DevOps organizations and oversee the administration of our Azure DevOps projects.
- Provide qualified 2nd and 3rd level support and assume the engineer on-call role.
- Train development teams and members of the cloud platform team.
Your Profile
Are you passionate about cloud and DevOps? Do you seek to grow and collaborate in a forward-thinking environment? If you value initiative, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we look forward to meeting you:
- You hold a degree in computer science or have demonstrable experience in a similar role.
- You demonstrate initiative, embrace innovation and improvements, and can drive topics independently as well as successfully collaborate within a team.
- You bring practical experience as a DevOps Engineer specializing in Azure (4+ years) and have a solid understanding of Azure networking concepts.
- You possess hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (implementation, design, orchestration) and can automate tasks using Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
- You have experience managing Kubernetes platforms and a solid understanding of distributed systems and microservices.
- You are skilled in troubleshooting complex problems across all levels, such as networking, operating systems, Kubernetes, and middleware.
- You communicate clearly and possess strong language skills in German or French, along with good proficiency in English.
What We Offer
An exciting work environment at the intersection of science, politics, and international relations. The SNSF stands for equality of opportunity, diversity, and the promotion of innovative ideas in science. We offer a responsible role with creative freedom, flexible working arrangements, and attractive employment conditions (see: Fringe Benefits).
Employment Details
The position is permanent. Start date is immediate or upon agreement.
Contact Information
For questions about the application process:
Mustafa Ikar, Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding Partner, mustafa.ikar@snf.ch
For technical inquiries:
Michael Saegesser, Head IT Client, Platform & Core Security Services, michael.saegesser@snf.ch
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.