IT & Software Developer jobs in Switzerland
Werdstrasse 2, Zurich
CHF 100’000 - 140’000
Requirements
Must:
- Strong expertise in Kubernetes and GitOps principles.
- Advanced Linux/Unix administration skills.
- Familiarity with observability tools (Prometheus, Thanos, Loki, Grafana).
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Go, Ruby, etc.) and scripting (Python, Bash).
- A proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative and drive projects forward.
- Experience designing and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
- Creative thinking about the future of cloud technologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Fluency in English is essential, while German or French is a welcome plus. If you’ve explored networking, OpenStack, Ansible, or hold a CKAD certificate, we’d be especially excited to hear your story.

Check the Transparent Company Profile of Switch
Responsibilities
- Lead our observability platform with creativity and responsibility, ensuring quality and timely outcomes.
- Shape, operate and scale our Kubernetes clusters.
- Act as a driver for innovation in cloud technologies and observability solutions.
- Guide the migration of legacy services into cloud-native deployments.
- Share knowledge openly and mentor colleagues to foster continuous growth.
- Collaborate with application teams and research & education communities to understand their needs and deliver solutions that matter.
Methodology
Description
At Switch, our 180 colleagues work together to support Switzerland’s universities, research institutions, and critical infrastructure on their journey into a secure and trustworthy digital age. With innovative IT services, resilient infrastructures, and strong communities, we help our partners unlock the opportunities of digitization. Within this mission, you’ll find a circle of seven engineers who thrive on curiosity, collaboration, and problem solving. We’re analytical troubleshooters, creative thinkers, and lifelong learners. Together, we run services for both internal and external customers, and now we’re looking for someone who shares our values to join us as a DevOps Engineer with a strong cloud background. We believe in shared responsibility, respect, and collaboration. We support continuous learning and knowledge sharing, and we value diverse perspectives that make our solutions stronger. Flexibility is part of our DNA: we offer remote work options, flexible hours, and overtime compensation. Our offices are located in the heart of Zurich and at the EPFL Innovation Park in Lausanne, but our community extends far beyond walls. Company language is German and English, and we provide support to help everyone feel comfortable in both. Does that sound exciting in itself? Then find out more about what it's like to work at Switch and get an overview of the benefits. Switch is made up of people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lifestyles. We embrace diversity and invite applications from people of all walks of life. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, pregnancy status, or any other differences. Also, if you have a disability, please let us know how we can make the interview process better for you; we're happy to accommodate!
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You can find DevOps salaries in Switzerland here.
How many DevOps jobs are in Switzerland?
Currently, there are 254 DevOps openings. Check also: Cloud jobs, AWS jobs, Azure jobs, GCP jobs, Kubernetes jobs, Docker jobs, Terraform jobs - all with salary brackets.
Is Switzerland a good place for DevOps?
Switzerland is one of the best countries to work as a DevOps. 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 DevOps jobs in Switzerland?
St.Galler Kantonalbank, Switch, Association PETZI, ERNI Schweiz AG, cyon AG, Typewise, Allocare AG among others, are currently hiring for DevOps roles in Switzerland.
The company with most openings is Rockstar Recruiting AG as they are hiring for 27 different DevOps jobs in Switzerland. They are probably quite committed to find good DevOps.
The company with most openings is Rockstar Recruiting AG as they are hiring for 27 different DevOps jobs in Switzerland. They are probably quite committed to find good DevOps.
