IT & Software Developer jobs in Switzerland
Requirements
Must:
- Have completed higher education in computer science (HES) or possess equivalent training/experience
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience in system engineering within complex and heterogeneous IT environments
- Hands-on experience with DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approaches and tools, particularly Ansible
- Strong programming skills, including Python, shell scripting, and PowerShell
- Proficiency in the three main operating systems: Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Experience with container technologies, in production or research environments
- Strong knowledge of software license management
- Experience working with IT governance, security, and compliance requirements
- Solid experience handling large storage systems and working with common storage access protocols
- Practical experience with data center infrastructure, including racks, servers, networking equipment, and hardware lifecycle management
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines supporting infrastructure and deployments
- Thorough understanding of the OSI network model
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience working in a research context, particularly with workloads
- Previous experience providing technical leadership, mentoring colleagues, or managing infrastructure projects
- Track record of leading complex deployment assignments
- Understanding of Swiss and European data protection laws and the Swiss legal framework
Responsibilities
- Enable and support research by driving modern infrastructure approaches and improved deployment standards
- Act as a 3rd-level expert for complex issues, collaborating with skilled peers to deliver robust, scalable services
- Implement Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, emphasizing reliability and sustainability
- Manage EPFL-wide shared storage services, including access management and service enablement
- Design and improve deployment workflows supported by scalable server and infrastructure
- Provide expert-level consulting to propose sustainable, long-term solutions for STI units
- Manage software license services, ensuring reliable and compliant access for STI users
- Offer expertise on storage architectures, backup, access control, and best practices
- Serve as the technical reference for IT access control within the School of Engineering
- Act as a liaison for complex incidents, including IT security, between STI and EPFLs central IT
Description
We are the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), located in a dynamic and multicultural environment with over 6,500 employees and a community of more than 17,000, including students and researchers from 120 different countries. We offer opportunities for professional growth and technical ownership, with a commitment to a work-life balance through flexible working hours. Our team collaborates closely, supporting the institutions mission while promoting a culture of innovation and excellence.
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How many System Engineer jobs are in Switzerland?
Currently, there are 238 System openings. Check also: Linux jobs, Windows jobs, Network jobs - all with salary brackets.
Is Switzerland a good place for System Engineers?
Switzerland is one of the best countries to work as a System Engineer. It has a vibrant startup community, growing tech hubs and, most important: lots of interesting jobs for people who work in tech.
Which companies are hiring for System Engineer jobs in Switzerland?
08EINS Softwarehaus, Profidata AG, Switch, Banian AG, Cudos AG, Sitrox, Arctive AG among others, are currently hiring for System roles in Switzerland.
The company with most openings is Rockstar Recruiting AG as they are hiring for 28 different System Engineer jobs in Switzerland. They are probably quite committed to find good System Engineers.
The company with most openings is Rockstar Recruiting AG as they are hiring for 28 different System Engineer jobs in Switzerland. They are probably quite committed to find good System Engineers.