Skillfinder International
DevOps Manager
Skillfinder InternationalSwitzerland3 days ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyInformation Technology

Lead DevOps Engineer – Cloud Application

📍 Zurich, Switzerland | 💼 Permanent Role | 🌐 Hybrid Work Environment


A leading manufacturing company with a global footprint is looking for a Lead DevOps Engineer – Cloud Application to join their advanced Software Development Centre in Zurich. You will play a key role in building a next-generation, cloud-ready platform used to control high-precision laboratory instrumentation and process complex scientific data.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a talented DevOps team and shape infrastructure that supports high-impact, globally distributed software solutions.


Your Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a DevOps team of 10 engineers
  • Own and manage the DevOps activity backlog, working closely with project managers
  • Collaborate with architects, test automation specialists and development teams
  • Design, implement and test deployment strategies for cloud-native applications
  • Automate deployment processes for test and production environments
  • Select and integrate monitoring and diagnostic tools to ensure performance and reliability
  • Provide expert input on system architecture and infrastructure design
  • Promote DevOps best practices across teams, including container orchestration and CI/CD


What We’re Looking For

  • Degree in Computer Science, IT or a related technical field
  • Several years of experience leading technical DevOps or infrastructure teams
  • Expertise in Azure DevOps and Infrastructure as Code
  • Strong background in deploying and securing containerized systems (Docker, Kubernetes) in cloud and on-prem environments
  • Proficiency in scripting or programming (C#, Python, Shell)
  • Solid knowledge of Linux, networking, cloud infrastructure and CI/CD processes
  • Excellent English communication skills (German is a plus)


What’s on Offer

  • Work with cutting-edge cloud technologies in a forward-thinking environment
  • Influence global products used in science, research and manufacturing
  • Hybrid work model based in Zurich with flexibility and autonomy
  • Competitive compensation and benefits with long-term growth potential

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