Professional System Engineer (Cloud, 80-100%, Remote-First)

Adfinis is an internationally operating systems integrator headquartered in Switzerland that drives digitalization with open standards and technologies, shaping a world of innovative, sustainable, and resilient IT solutions based on trusted open-source technology.

We're thrilled to announce that we're expanding our Cloud Native team of 20 people in Switzerland and are on the lookout for a Professional System Engineer to join our company.

Our team collaborates with our customers in their organizational and technical transition to the Cloud Native world. We plan, build, and run critical cloud-based IT infrastructure based on our proven and standardized stack of tools for container plattforms, security measures, and CI/CD solutions.

As a Professional System Engineer, you will work on customer projects and be responsible for the fulfillment of our service level agreements (SLAs).

Your task and duties will include:

• maintaining, configuring, and upgrading Cloud Native services (e.g., OpenShift IPI, Vault clusters) and applications
• verifying specified requirements and handling isolated problems and optimizations
• creating main components of documentation from scratch
• coordinating the general collaboration with the customer and participating in meetings
• implementing existing products and customizing them to meet specific customer requirements
• expanding your expertise in HashiCorp Vault through training and hands-on projects

Must-Have Hard Skills

• You have at least two years of work experience with IT infrastructure projects in a cloud environment
• You have good knowledge in current open-source technologies, cloud and DevOps customer journeys, and/or enterprise IT requirements (e.g., Kubernetes, DevSecOps, Secrets Management, IaC, SDLC, GitOps)
• You have good knowledge about networking fundamentals
• You can troubleshoot microservice applications and design robust single-pod applications.
• You can fix existing automations and write and implement new ones.

Must-Have Soft Skills

• Flexibility: You adjust to changing context, engage in multiple tasks at once, adapt to new information, and maintain focus amidst ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Reliability: You strive for high-quality results, pay attention to detail, are dependable, adhere to established processes, and take responsibility for your actions and decisions.
• Collaboration: You contribute to team efforts, work toward shared goals, provide and seek help, and build rapport with team members.
• Communication: You listen with intent, adapt to different audiences, and respond to cues in social interactions.
• Self-Management: You set and pursue personal goals, cultivate and maintain intrinsic motivation, focus on relevant matters, and sustain personal productivity despite distractions

Nice-to-Haves

• You have experience with GitLab, HashiCorp, OpenShift and/or SUSE products
• You have GitLab, HashiCorp, Red Hat and/or SUSE certifications.
• You have AWS, Azure and/or GCP certifications.

• Open Source Culture: Transparency, collaboration, and community not only shape our technology choices and business model but also define the very core of our company's identity.
• Great Flexibility: Whether you prefer full-time or part-time work, in-office or remote options, we will find a work arrangement that fits your situation. You want to take a few weeks of unpaid leave? Let us know early enough and we'll most likely can make it happen!
• Freedom of Choice: Emacs or Vim? Ubuntu, Fedora, Manjaro, or Arch btw? You are free to work with your favorite Linux distribution and toolset.
• Attractive Working Environment: We're a value-driven, owner-operated company with an informal atmosphere, direct and uncomplicated communication, and short decision-making paths.
• Growth and Training: We are committed to our employees' growth and development, investing in their training and certifications, and providing opportunities to attend conferences.

Are you interested? Heinrich Vogt and his team will be happy to review your application.

This application period closes on Sunday, January 28, 2024.

We are looking forward to getting to know you!