Platform Engineer

We are Knowledge Lab — a leading provider of cutting-edge IT solutions for banks, insurers, and the public sector since 2016. Our interdisciplinary team of experts operates from Zurich, Mendrisio, Belgrade, Barcelona, and Madrid, designing and implementing advanced technologies that transform industries. We combine technical excellence with creative problem-solving to drive digital transformation across sectors. Become a part of it as a Platform Engineer and shape the future with us.

In this role you will collaborate closely with our development and operations teams to design, implement, and optimize cloud and container platforms
. In a dynamic and agile environment, you will manage and develop cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, and Kubernetes‑based environments like Open Shift, AKS, RKE2
. We emphasize a cloud‑agnostic approach using open‑source tools such as Git Lab CI/CD, ArgoCD, Ansible, Terraform, and Pulumi
.

• Design, implement, and manage cross‑cloud solutions on Azure, on‑premises and AWS
• Administer Cloud Platforms and Kubernetes clusters
• Leverage open‑source IaC tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Pulumi) to enable a cloud‑agnostic infrastructure
• Automate platform deployments and updates using CI/CD pipelines, ideally with Git Lab CI/CD
• Monitor and fine‑tune cloud infrastructure for optimal performance, availability, and scalability
• Maintain security and compliance standards across cloud environments with the help of your Security Team
• Contribute to troubleshooting and performance optimization
• Document architectural decisions and platform best practices

• Expertise with K8s CNI’s, Service Mesh, RBAC (focused on AKS/RKE2/Open Shift)
• Proficiency with open‑source IaC tools (Ansible, Terraform, Pulumi) and CI/CD automation (preferably Git Lab CI/CD, ArgoCD)
• Proven experience with Azure cloud services, particularly in deploying and managing infrastructure via Code
• Strong expertise in Kubernetes and Open Shift/AKS/RKE2 for containerized deployments
• Familiarity with network security and cloud firewall configurations
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Agile working experience (Scrum, Kanban) is a plus
• Excellent English communication skills and ability to collaborate within cross‑functional teams

You give your best and we make sure you feel supported and truly valued. That’s why we offer benefits that go well beyond the standard:

• 6 weeks of vacation: 30 days of vacation are our standard.
• Free Swiss Half Fare Travelcard:
  Enjoy half‑price public transport across Switzerland.
• Smartphone & mobile plan:
  Monthly contribution for your mobile plan plus a new smartphone every three years.
• Flexibility & hybrid work model: work from home or in our modern office, depending on your needs.
• Beautiful office in the heart of Mendrisio:
  Fully equipped and centrally located.
• Excellent social security benefits:
  We cover 70 % of your pension (BVG) contributions—instead of the usual 50 %. That adds up, especially from your mid‑30s onward.
• Fully paid parental leave: 18 weeks at full pay instead of the usual 14—giving you 4 extra weeks and thousands of francs more for your family time.

If you want to be part of the K‑Lab story, apply now or just contact Julia:

Julia Büscher
People and Talent Manager
(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).