Staff Platform Engineer at Jobgether – Switzerland

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff Platform Engineer in Switzerland.

In this role, you will take ownership of building and scaling a mission-critical cloud platform that powers modern, enterprise-grade applications. You will operate at the intersection of infrastructure, developer experience, and product innovation, ensuring systems are reliable, secure, and highly performant. As a senior technical leader, you will shape architectural decisions, influence engineering practices, and mentor teams to deliver at scale. The environment is fast-growing, remote-first, and highly collaborative, where autonomy and impact go hand in hand. You will work on cutting-edge technologies including cloud-native infrastructure, observability systems, and AI-driven pipelines. This is an opportunity to solve complex distributed systems challenges while enabling engineering teams to move faster and more confidently.

• Own the architecture, performance, and reliability of core cloud infrastructure and platform services
• Design, build, and operate scalable cloud-native systems using technologies such as Kubernetes and Go
• Define and enforce service level objectives (SLOs) to ensure platform stability and performance
• Develop and enhance internal developer platforms to improve productivity and deployment confidence
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines, enabling seamless and secure delivery workflows
• Lead the evolution of observability systems, including telemetry pipelines and monitoring stacks
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices to ensure consistency, scalability, and maintainability
• Integrate security best practices across the platform, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation
• Mentor engineers, contribute to architectural discussions, and promote engineering excellence across teams

• Extensive experience building and operating scalable, secure, and highly available cloud-native platforms
• Strong programming skills in Go and deep expertise in Kubernetes and containerized environments
• Proven track record with major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and IaC tools such as Terraform or Pulumi
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, system design, and high-performance infrastructure
• Experience with observability tools such as OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, or ClickHouse
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, remote-first, and scaling environments
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive technical decisions
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to document and explain complex systems clearly
• Leadership mindset with a passion for mentoring and elevating team performance

• Competitive salary package aligned with experience and location
• Fully remote work environment with flexible working hours (aligned with CET)
• Choice of work hardware and home office setup support
• Access to co-working spaces globally
• Discretionary paid time off to support work-life balance
• Healthcare benefits to local regulations
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and impactful products
• Regular team retreats and global meetups
• Strong culture focused on ownership, collaboration, and continuous growth