Python Job: Junior Linux System Engineer 80%-100% (Switzerland

Adfinis drives digitalization with open standards and technologies, shaping a world of innovative, sustainable and resilient IT solutions based on trusted Open Source technology. As our company grows, we wish to strengthen and complement the skills of our internal IT team, which builds and runs critical Linux-based IT infrastructure for our organization.

Tasks

As a Junior Linux System Engineer, you will work independently or with teammates on operational duties and internal projects. Your duties will include:

• Support our system engineers and software developers in resolving a wide variety of challenges around their Linux infrastructure
• Configure, deploy and maintain Linux servers and services across various environments
• Day-to-day maintenance and support of our internal systems
• Implement industry-standard security practices
• Organise your work using version control systems like Git
• Ensure operational readiness through the means of standardization and documentation
• Learn about Open Source technologies and become one of our internal subject matter experts for one or several technologies

Requirements

Must Have

• A passion for Open Source technologies and automation
• First experience as a system engineer in a Linux-centric environment
• First experience with automation tools such as Ansible or SaltStack
• Pleasure in learning and applying new technologies
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within the team
• Confidence in voicing your own opinion and bringing in your critical thoughts
• Diligent, self-reliant work style and the ability to set the right priorities, while switching between various tasks
• English knowledge of at least B1 Level
• A solid sense of humor

Good to Have

• Experience in one or several of the following topics: MariaDB, LDAP, OpenID Connect, PostgreSQL, KVM Virtualization, Bash, Python, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes
• German knowledge

Benefits

We offer you a work environment with a lot of flexibility, talented technicians and fair opportunities. You will always have someone to help you if you encounter a difficult problem.

• Our company DNA revolves around an open-source mindset. Contributions are welcome and encouraged
• We invest in training and certifications for our employees and offer the opportunity to travel to conferences
• You can work with the Linux distribution and toolset of your choice. Doesn’t matter if you like Emacs or Vim, we will find both common ground and reasons for discussion
• Our offices in Basel, Bern and Zurich are only minutes away from the train station and easily reachable with public transport
• 5 weeks of paid vacation and a 40-hour week are standard company-wide
• No matter if you want to work full-time or part time, prefer working in the office or from home, we’ll find a solution that fits your situation

Are you interested? Then Patrick Heinis and his team will be happy to review your application. We are looking forward to getting to know you!