Linux System Engineer (Kubernetes, Docker, GitOps)

About the role

An international SaaS company expanding its European platform is recruiting a Linux Engineer to strengthen its infrastructure team. You will design, operate and optimise containerised platforms, automate deployments, ensure high availability and provide reliable infrastructure services to product teams. The role is based in Zurich with hybrid working.

Key responsibilities

• Architect, deploy and run Kubernetes-based environments, covering the full lifecycle from design to daily operations
• Operate and evolve managed services such as web hosting, application services and email delivery, keeping them performant, stable and securely configured
• Drive CI/CD pipeline automation and introduce GitOps practices with Helm and ArgoCD
• Ensure observability using tools such as Prometheus and Grafana
• Resolve complex incidents, engage with stakeholders and work with internal teams on feature enhancements and system improvements

Required profile

• Substantial experience in Linux administration (Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS)
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Expected experience with service discovery, load balancing, observability tooling and GitOps workflows
• Prior experience in SaaS or platform environments is an advantage
• Methodical mindset, strong analytical skills, calm under pressure and effective communication
• Right to work in Switzerland

Required skills

• Kubernetes and Docker
• CI/CD automation and GitOps (Helm, ArgoCD)
• Observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
• Linux administration (Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS)

What we offer

• Salary of CHF 80,000 to 130,000 plus bonus and benefits
• Hybrid working