Linux Engineer – Zurich, Switzerland/ Hybrid
(Key skills: Linux System Engineering, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD Automation, GitOps, Observability, Cloud-Native Platforms, Linux Administration (Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS), Service Discovery, Load Balancing, Helm / ArgoCD, Monitoring & Logging Tools, Platform Reliability, Technical Problem Solving)
Are you excited by building and operating resilient, cloud-native infrastructure where you get both freedom and responsibility to influence the technology stack? Are you someone who thrives on maintaining mission-critical systems, improving observability, and working with Kubernetes and containerised platforms? If so, this is an excellent opportunity to join a SaaS infrastructure team with real impact.
Our client, an international SaaS company expanding its European platform capabilities, is recruiting a Linux Engineer to strengthen their infrastructure engineering team. You will contribute to designing, operating and optimising containerised platforms, automating deployments, ensuring high availability, and empowering the product teams with robust infrastructure services.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for architecting, deploying and running Kubernetes-based environments and responsible for the full lifecycle of these platforms—from designing architecture through to day-to-day operations. You will operate and evolve managed services in areas like web hosting, application services, email delivery, ensuring performance, stability, and secure configuration. You’ll also drive CI/CD pipeline automation, introduce GitOps practices (Helm, ArgoCD), and ensure observability using tools like Prometheus and Grafana. You’ll take ownership for resolving complex incidents, engaging with stakeholders when issues arise, and working closely with internal teams to deliver feature enhancements and system improvements.
You should have substantial experience working in Linux administration (Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS) and be comfortable with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with service discovery, load balancing, observability tooling (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana), and GitOps workflows will be expected. A methodical mindset, strong analytical skills, ability to remain calm under pressure, and effective communication will be critical. This role will also benefit from prior experience in SaaS or platform environments where uptime, security, and scalability are key.
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking, infrastructure-driven business with a culture that values continuous learning, technical craftsmanship, and scalability. You’ll have the freedom to evaluate new technologies, suggest improvements, and shape how the platform evolves. Hybrid working is supported, allowing you to balance on-site collaboration with remote work.
Location: Zurich, Switzerland / Hybrid working
Salary: CHF 80,000 – CHF 130,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Applicants must have the right to work in Switzerland.
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Your varied role will include learning how to support users and network administrators over the telephone and by email, with most issues being resolved using remote access. You may also be involved in project work.
Cara responds to administration and fault-resolution calls to our helpdesk and keeps servers and networks audited, up-to-date and functioning, as error-free and with as little down time as possible.
Our helpdesk engineers make use of tools such as TeamViewer and Windows Quick Assist to help users without requiring any technical input from them.
Typically our work includes:
Cloud services management and migrations
Achieving compliance – IT security, user and BYOD policies; Cyber Essentials; GDPR; PCIDSS; IT risk assessments; Financial Pre-Audit IT questionnaires
Assistance in satisfying Subject Access Requests of personal GDPR data
Network design
Virus and firewall protection
Infrastructure audit, resourcing and installation – making excellent use of available nfp resources
Software specification, licensing, updates and installation, including Charity Digital Exchange (Microsoft Non-Profit scheme)
Network maintenance and support – using remote helpdesk and onsite engineers
Liaising with third-party suppliers (telephony/photocopying/web hosting etc)
Upgrades and adapting to changing requirements
Disaster and resilience planning
Project work and consultancy – long-term goals or ad hoc projects and advice
Duties and key responsibilities:
Setting up and supporting Cloud services for clients (Microsoft 365, Google apps)
Managing email, anti-spam and virus protection
Setting up user accounts, permissions and passwords
Monitoring network usage
Analysing and resolving a range of faults, from system failures to forgotten passwords
Undertaking routine preventative measures and implementing, maintaining and monitoring network security
Installing, supporting and maintaining new server hardware and software infrastructure
Training Outcome:
On completion of the first year the ideal candidate will have achieved industry-recognised qualifications and have a diverse range of real-world experience which will equip them to continue working with us as a helpdesk engineer, perhaps developing a specialism in a particular area of interest, such as cybersecurity
Employer Description:Cara Networks is a small, specialist outsourced IT company based in Milton Keynes. We offer network design, installation and maintenance services to around 75 clients, supporting them with helpdesk services and consultancy, especially in cybersecurity. We support both client-server infrastructure and, increasingly, cloud-based solutions. Our clients include businesses and charities, and we are leaders in arts-based organisations such as London theatres, companies and venues.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pmSkills: Organised and focused approach,Ability to take instruction,Commitment,Self-motivated,Verbal communication skills,Calm and confident,Punctual,Reliable....Read more...
