DevOps Engineer (m/w/d) (Golang)

We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer (Golang) to join a leading telecommunications company in Zurich. This is a high-impact contract opportunity with strong prospects for permanent employment. In this role, you will take ownership of the company's enterprise GitLab platform, ensuring its reliability, scalability, and continuous improvement. You will play a key part in enabling modern software delivery practices by optimizing CI/CD pipelines, automating platform operations, and supporting development teams across the organization. Languages: English (fluent) and German (B1).

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cloud-native applications and microservices using Golang.
• Design and implement scalable backend solutions utilizing Echo, Kubebuilder, SQLC, and Temporal.
• Build and enhance modern frontend applications using React and Material UI.
• Design, develop, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support automated software delivery and deployment processes.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms using OpenID Connect (OIDC).
• Design, optimize, and maintain data solutions leveraging PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Kafka.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions.
• Monitor application performance, reliability, and security, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Drive automation initiatives and promote DevOps best practices across the software development lifecycle.

Your Profile

• Degree in Computer Science (University, University of Applied Sciences, Higher Technical Education, or equivalent certification) or comparable further education, combined with several years of professional experience.
• Strong professional experience in Golang development
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native technologies such as Echo, Kubebuilder, SQLC, and Temporal
• Experience building modern frontend applications using React and Material UI
• Solid expertise in CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Experience working with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Kafka
• Good understanding of REST APIs, GraphQL, and OpenID Connect (OIDC)
• Familiarity with microservices architectures and cloud-native application design
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Experience in service provider, telecommunications (Telco), or managed services environments.
• Willingness to participate in on-call duty rotations and residence in Switzerland.

Additional Information

• Flexible working arrangements with hybrid work options and the possibility to work from home.
• Strong potential for permanent employment based on performance and business needs.
• Join a highly skilled engineering organization, working alongside 11 Kubernetes Engineers and 7 OpenShift Engineers.
• Contribute to strategic platform initiatives as well as complex enterprise-scale customer projects.
• Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge cloud-native technologies across the Kubernetes and OpenShift ecosystem.
• Modern office environment in Zurich with a flexible hybrid working model following the onboarding period.
• Collaborative, innovation-driven culture focused on continuous learning, automation, and operational excellence.
• Contract Duration: 1 September 2026 to 31 December 2027
• Workload: 80-100%
• Employment Type: Temporary contract with the option for permanent internalization
• Location: Zurich, Switzerland (Hybrid)