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DevOps Engineer Expert
On behalf of our client, a global leader in the healthcare and diagnostics sector, Swisslinx is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer Expert to join a highly specialized Linux platform team supporting cutting-edge medical and diagnostic solutions.
DevOps Engineer Expert
Job description:
Design, build, and operate scalable infrastructure platforms and services
Contribute to on-premises high-availability clusters, networking, and hardware integration
Build and maintain infrastructure services including CI/CD platforms, build servers, artifact repositories, monitoring, and alerting solutions
Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions for automated infrastructure management
Integrate cloud and on-premises environments and services
Design and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and lifecycle management processes
Support hardware-in-the-loop testing environments
Enable developer self-service capabilities and platform automation
Build, maintain, and optimize GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate closely with software engineers, architects, and platform teams to deliver reliable and secure solutions
About the customer:
This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical infrastructure within a complex and innovative MedTech environment, combining Linux engineering, cloud technologies, automation, and hardware integration.
In addition to a long-term project assignment, there is a strong possibility of extension beyond the initial contract period, with potential opportunities for longer-term engagement and internal career development depending on business needs and performance.
Requirements:
8+ years of experience in DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Platform Engineering, or a similar role
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline
Proven experience designing, building, and operating infrastructure platforms from the ground up
Strong Linux administration and infrastructure engineering expertise
Deep understanding of infrastructure architecture, reliability, security, and operational excellence
Experience working in production environments with high availability requirements
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Fluent English (written and spoken)
Nice to have:
Kubernetes, Docker, containerization, and virtualization technologies
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, or similar)
Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
GitHub, GitLab, Artifactory, and CI/CD tooling
Monitoring and observability platforms
Experience within Medical Devices, MedTech, Diagnostics, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries
Exposure to embedded systems, hardware integration, ARM platforms, or hardware/software interaction
German language skills are advantageous
Compensation benefits:
Opportunity to work on innovative healthcare and diagnostics technologies
Long-term assignment within a globally recognized organization
Hybrid working model with up to 50% home office flexibility
Flexible working hours
High-impact role within a highly skilled international engineering team
Modern environment with a strong focus on automation, reliability, and platform engineering
Strong likelihood of contract extension beyond the initial term
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