Senior Golang & Kubernetes Platform Engineer

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.

Senior Golang \& Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Job description

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

About the customer

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.

Requirements

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. jpidc890717jm jit0832jm jiy26jm