Systems Engineer - Linux

Overview

The ideal candidate is an experienced professional in the field of Linux server and client engineering with at least five years of professional experience working with common distributions such as Ubuntu and Debian. In addition to the focus on Linux, the role also includes secondary responsibility in Windows Developer Client Support (e.g., Chocolatey for Business, application packing, scripting, etc.). Ideally, the person will also have experience in software development—both to better understand the needs of our developers and to actively contribute to technical exchanges.

At the same time, they should have a good understanding of modern infrastructure technologies such as VMware or backup systems. The role also requires in-depth knowledge of scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, Python, Go) as well as experience with Dev Ops methods and tools. In addition, suitable candidates will have strong social skills, excellent communication skills, conflict resolution skills, and a proactive approach to contributing their own ideas to the team.

• Engineering, operation, and lifecycle management of virtualized Linux development clients and servers (including maintenance, lifecycle management, troubleshooting, and performance optimization)
• Further development, optimization, and automation of our platforms, tool chains, and solutions (e.g., scripting, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD integrations)
• Engineering, operation, and support of our virtualized Windows development clients (e.g., Windows 11 build management, software distribution, configuration management)
• In-depth understanding of modern infrastructure components (virtualization, backup systems, network fundamentals)
• Experience with Windows Developer Clients (e.g., Chocolatey for Business, application packing, scripting, etc.)
• Scripting and automation skills in at least one relevant language (e.g., Bash, Python, JAVA) as well as initial experience with Dev Ops methods and CI/CD
• Precise, structured working style and the ability to continuously optimize and further develop complex platforms
• Experience as a software developer or high technical affinity with development in order to understand the requirements of the developer community
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, including conflict management skills and a willingness to contribute proactively
• High level of initiative, sense of responsibility, and a solution-oriented working style
• Co-design of the infrastructure strategy, evaluation of new technologies, and continuous improvement of the infrastructure

The Server Engineering (Wizards) department is responsible for the operation, further development, and security of Swisscard s central server platforms. Its core activities include:

• Engineering, operation, and lifecycle management of virtualized Linux client/server and Windows Server development environments
• Provision of stable, secure, and highly available platforms for developers, internal departments, and business processes
• Automation, standardization, and optimization of infrastructure services (e.g., using scripting, Dev Ops pipelines, configuration management, automation)
• Integration, support, and further development of virtualization and infrastructure technologies (e.g., VMware, backup, and storage systems)
• Incident, problem, and change management for the supported platforms as well as close cooperation with stakeholders
• Technical consulting and support for development teams, projects, and internal customers
• Co-design of the infrastructure strategy, evaluation of new technologies, and continuous improvement of the infrastructure