Senior Golang & Kubernetes Platform Engineer

For our client Swisscom, a leading Swiss telecommunications organisation, Swisslinx is seeking an experienced Senior Golang & Kubernetes Platform Engineer to develop and operate business-critical cloud-native platforms.

• Develop and maintain Golang-based backend services used to orchestrate multiple Kubernetes distributions
• Design and implement REST APIs, GraphQL interfaces and system integrations
• Build frontend components using React and Material UI
• Develop workflow automation and orchestration capabilities with Temporal
• Build, maintain and optimise CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Docker and Kubernetes
• Implement and improve monitoring, logging and alerting for cloud-based services
• Work with PostgreSQL, MongoDB and Kafka
• Automate provisioning, configuration and deployments using Ansible, Helm and Kustomize
• Take end-to-end responsibility for business-critical platforms in a “you build it, you run it” environment
• Participate in an on-call rotation

This is a long-term contracting opportunity based in Zurich, offering a hybrid working model. You will join an experienced engineering team working with modern Kubernetes and OpenShift technologies across internal platform initiatives and complex enterprise projects.

• Degree or recognised qualification in computer science, software engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• Several years of professional software-development experience, with strong hands-on expertise in Golang
• Proven experience developing cloud-native applications and services
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, Git, GitLab CI/CD and modern DevOps practices
• Experience with React and Material UI
• Good knowledge of REST APIs, GraphQL and OpenID Connect
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB and Kafka
• Practical knowledge of Ansible, Helm and Kustomize
• Ability to understand established systems and codebases quickly and contribute from the outset
• Independent, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach to complex technical challenges
• Strong collaboration skills and willingness to share knowledge
• English and German at B2 level or above
• Residence in Switzerland and willingness to participate in on-call duties

Our client can offer the following:

• Start date: 1 September 2026 (or by agreement)
• Initial contract: Until 30 June 2027 (via Swisslinx on labour leasing basis)
• Workload: 80–100%
• Location: Zurich
• Hybrid working: Up to two remote-working days per week following onboarding
• Contract extension: Possible

Are you an experienced Golang engineer who enjoys building, automating and operating cloud-native platforms? We look forward to receiving your CV and relevant certificates.