Join Our Team as a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer (80-100%)
Tens of thousands of researchers supported by the SNF are exploring the realms of nature, technology, and society. Their insights are foundational to progress. Our mission is to select the best research ideas through national competitions. We are committed to fostering a robust research environment in Switzerland and conveying the value of research. Become a part of our team!
Your Responsibilities
Join 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 make a real difference:
- Design, implement, and operate cloud infrastructures on Microsoft Azure and our Private Cloud following best practices.
- Architect, 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 containers.
- Contribute to our Azure DevOps organizations and manage the administration of our Azure DevOps projects.
- Provide qualified 2nd and 3rd-level support and take on the engineering role in on-call duty.
- Train development teams and members of the cloud platform team.
Your Profile
If you are passionate about cloud and DevOps and want to grow in a forward-thinking environment, we look forward to your application:
- You hold a degree in Computer Science or have proven experience in a comparable role.
- You demonstrate initiative, love innovation, and improvements, and can drive topics independently as well as collaborate successfully in a team.
- You have practical experience as a DevOps Engineer specializing in Azure (4+ years) and 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 good understanding of distributed systems and microservices.
- You are skilled in troubleshooting complex issues at all levels, including networking, operating systems, Kubernetes, and middleware.
- You communicate clearly and have excellent language skills in either German or French, as well as good English proficiency.
What We Offer
An exciting work environment at the intersection of science, politics, and international relations. The SNF stands for equal opportunities, diversity, and the promotion of innovative ideas in science. We offer you a responsible position with room for creativity, flexible working arrangements, and attractive employment conditions (see: Fringe Benefits).
Employment & Tenure
This position is permanent. Start date can be immediate or as agreed upon.
Contact Person
If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact:
Mustafa Ikar, Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding Partner, mustafa.ikar@snf.ch
If you have technical questions, please reach out to:
Michael Saegesser, Head IT Client, Platform & Core Security Services, michael.saegesser@snf.ch
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.