DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes, AWS)

About Swisscom

We are about 850 IT experts and enthusiasts devoted to creating inspiring customer experiences and developing the best quality services, one of the leading IT providers in Switzerland. In addition, we’re building a new DevOps Center in Rotterdam and are looking to grow this to over 200 new hires over the next few years. Our ambition is to become the #1 DevOps Team. We work on innovative and challenging projects that use “state of the art tech” in an Agile environment. As DevOps engineers, we understand the equal importance of relationships, culture, soft skills, and collaborative working in a friendly environment.

Position

We are the cloud transformation team that supports the business teams in transforming towards cloud native and migrating the applications to AWS. Together with your teammates, you will be deeply involved in the migration activities and support of the business teams during this process.

You will be part of the team that builds the GitOps capabilities to provisioning AWS and other infrastructure with Crossplane.

Your qualification

• Degree in computer science or equivalent working experience
• Hands on experience with declarative based infrastructure as code (preferably Crossplane or Terraforn)
• Experience in software engineering (Go, Python)
• Public cloud experience, preferably with AWS technologies
• Practical project hands-on experience with Kubernetes
• Analytical thinking and troubleshooting skills: developing orchestration with declarative frameworks is not that intuitive as one might think, so perspicacity and attention to details are a must!
• Excellent problem-solving skills to develop quick and effective solutions for complex issues
• Open to changes, to learn new things and to share own ideas
• Team-oriented, highly adaptable, with a flair for continuous improvement
• Proficiency in English

What we offer

Work environment

• Agile way of working, multi-cultural work environment promoting work-life balance
• Autonomy, flexibility, opportunity and growth
• Cool office space in the World Trade Center Rotterdam!
• Are you coming to the office by bike or car? You can park right here at the office
• Be a part of our events to build a stronger Swisscom community - for example, culture lunches, fun quizzes, game nights and a lot more!

Allowances

• Full relocation support (Housing, settling in, etc.) for you and your family
• 200 euros per month Telephone/internet allowance
• 275 euros per month contribution to health insurance
• 5 Paid training days and access to Swisscom learning platforms
• Travel allowance reimbursement
• 500 euros home office allowance
• Gym subscription, Tax advice, and language course

Leaves policy

• Work from abroad possibility for one month per year
• Care, bereavement, maternity and paternity leaves
• 25 days paid vacation days plus Dutch national holidays

Contract terms

• To begin with you will receive a fixed term contract (one year), after 6 months of your employment with us, after a feedback meeting with the team, there is a possibility of extending the contract to an indefinite term
• The salary ranges mentioned in our Job Descriptions are base annual gross salaries including the 8% holiday allowance

Additional details

Want to know more about us?

We are serving the Swiss market as Switzerland’s leading IT & Telecom company. Thus, we are actively driving digitalization and networking, and tapping new paths for our customers and our employees. Our values are trustworthy, committed and curious.

Since 2019, we have been building up the coolest DevOps Center with a wonderful office at the World Trade Center in the heart of Rotterdam. We are currently recruiting IT passionate professionals who are keen on developing high-quality software, have an agile mindset and appreciate the collaboration with motivated colleagues from all over the world.