Job offer
System Engineer
The Swiss National Bank is seeking a Systems Engineer (80–100%) for its Big Data team in Zurich to implement and operate big data platforms. The ideal candidate has a degree in computer science or a related field and experience with big data tools, Linux, and programming languages such as Python.
Your tasks
- Planning, evaluation, procurement, design, and implementation of big data platforms in the role of System Engineer (SE)/Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
- Operation of on-premises big data environments consisting of the Cloudera Data Platforms, the internal AI assistant, the log management stack, and event streaming
- Providing 2nd-level on-call services
Your profile
- Degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (university of applied sciences, university, or ETH)
- Expertise: Red Hat Linux, OpenShift, big data tools (Hadoop Stack, Flink, Kafka), generative AI (vLLM, RAG)
- Programming experience: Python, Bash, DevOps and configuration management tools (Ansible, Git)
- Proficient in German or French, as well as in English
Our offer
We offer you a unique opportunity to contribute to a central bank-specific IT environment. You can expect a diverse range of responsibilities, the freedom to shape your work, and the chance to actively participate in developing forward-looking and challenging IT solutions—from design through to operation. You’ll take ownership of your projects and shape your work with a high degree of autonomy. We foster a culture of openness, respect, and collegiality. Equal opportunity, fair working conditions, and a healthy work-life balance are a given for us. Through targeted support, modern work models, and an environment of trust, we support your personal and professional development.Job details