Project – DevOps Engineer Bern

NAXCON GmbH, located in the heart of Freiburg, is at the forefront of the German IT and engineering industry.

Our experts have extensive knowledge in software and hardware development, state-of-the-art electronics, and future-oriented technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality.

We are not only dedicated to project work for our customers, but also intensively pursue in-house innovation projects as well as research & development. Renowned companies from a wide range of German industries place their trust in us - demonstrating the outstanding expertise and commitment of our engineers.

Position: Project – DevOps Engineer

Location: Bern, Switzerland

Capacity utilization: 80%–100%
Start: March 1, 2026
End: December 31, 2026, with option to extend
Location: Bern, on site 3 days per week at 80%–100%, remote 2 days per week at 100%
Customer segment: Government
Candidate's place of residence: The candidate has been living in Switzerland for 10 years.
Personnel security check (PSP): The customer requires an extended PSP dating back a maximum of 3–5 years. If no PSP is available, the candidate must be willing to undergo such a process. The last 10 years will be checked and a clean record or certificate of good conduct must be provided.

Tasks:

• Setup and operation of development, test, and production environments in cloud environments using robust staging concepts.
• Design, implementation, and optimization of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Management of container technologies (Docker) and their orchestration with Kubernetes, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines.
• Development and maintenance of CI/CD processes (e.g., GitLab), ensuring secure, automated build, test, and deployment workflows.
• Connection, integration, and management of APIs between backend and frontend applications.
• Automation of infrastructure processes with a strong focus on reliability, observability, and compliance.
• Implementation of DevSecOps practices by integrating security scanning and monitoring tools into the deployment pipeline.
• Close collaboration with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure design with business and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Higher education (ETH/university/university of applied sciences) in computer science/economics or comparable education
• Advanced knowledge of Cisco network components (routers, switches, firewalls)
• Experience with Cisco ACI network architectures for automating data center environments
• Very good knowledge of VMware vSphere for virtualization and management of virtual infrastructures
• Experience with ESXi CLI and vCenter API, including automation –
• Several years of experience in end-to-end automation of data center infrastructures (hardware, middleware, application layers)
• In-depth knowledge of setting up and operating CI/CD pipelines 
• In-depth knowledge of Ansible Core (creation and management of collections, roles, and playbooks)
• Experience in designing scalable system architectures with high availability
• Knowledge of microservices architectures and containerization
• In-depth DevOps knowledge (principles and best practices)
• Experience in performance analysis and optimization of system and network environments
• Very good German skills, English skills are an advantage

What we offer:

Join a cosmopolitan and internationally mixed team: We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and cultures to contribute their unique perspectives and talents to our team.
Polish your German language skills: If you are looking to improve your German language skills, we offer a supportive environment where you can practice and develop your language abilities: whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker.
Benefit from a fixed contact person from the company: We understand the importance of having a reliable point of contact within the company. That's why we assign a dedicated contact person who will provide guidance and support throughout your employment with us.
Professional growth and development: With us, our engineers can immerse themselves in new industries or projects after just 1-2 years and actively transfer knowledge.
Enjoy regular team events with the company: We believe in the power of team building and fostering positive relationships within the workplace. That's why we organize regular team events to promote collaboration and strengthen our team bonds.
Competitive compensation package: At NAXCON, we believe that our engineers are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package that includes a salary commensurate with experience and expertise.