DevOps Engineer (Openshift/Kubernetes)

# DevOps Engineer ## About the Role Galliker is looking for a **DevOps Engineer** to take ownership of DevOps topics and actively shape its platform and processes through automation, GitOps, and CI/CD. The role focuses on improving deployment and operations on **OpenShift**, modernizing existing DevOps tooling, and developing simple, effective solutions in collaboration with Software Developers, Architects, IT Security, and external partners. You will support development teams by creating the conditions they need to deliver software quickly, securely, and efficiently. The role offers significant responsibility, opportunities to evaluate new technologies, and involvement in modern IT infrastructure supporting Galliker's transport and logistics operations. ## Key Responsibilities * Take responsibility for the operation and further development of central on-premise platform components, including **OpenShift, Container Registry, and Monitoring**. * Build, maintain, and continuously improve standardized **build, test, and release processes**. * Maintain and gradually modernize the existing DevOps toolchain, including **TeamCity and IIS**. * Proactively manage incidents to ensure platform stability and performance. * Ensure **security, compliance, and governance** requirements within the deployment environment. * Evaluate new technologies and tools to continuously improve platforms and processes. * Create and maintain technical documentation and best practices. * Support development teams with application containerization, deployment, and operations. * Work closely with Software Development, Architecture, and IT Security teams. * Contribute to automation, GitOps, and CI/CD improvements across the platform and processes. ## Required Qualifications * Completed **Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering**, or a comparable qualification. * Several years of experience as a **DevOps Engineer** or in a comparable role. * Strong understanding of build, test, release, and DevOps processes. * Practical experience with containers and platforms such as **Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift**. * Experience with **container registries**, such as Harbor. * Practical experience with **CI/CD and Git**. * Experience with monitoring and logging, such as **ELK Stack or Sentry**. * Experience with security and compliance requirements in container environments. * Strong analytical and conceptual skills, quick comprehension, and strong problem-solving abilities. * Strong communication skills and experience communicating platforms, processes, and technical knowledge appropriately to different audiences. * Team-oriented, proactive working style and high level of self-motivation. * Experience with agile working methods and prioritization. * Very good written and spoken **German and English**. ## Preferred Qualifications * Experience with **ArgoCD, Tekton, and TeamCity**. * Knowledge of **C# and/or React**. * Experience with GitOps practices. * Experience evaluating and introducing new technologies and tools. ## Skills & Competencies * DevOps engineering * Automation * GitOps * CI/CD * Docker * Kubernetes * OpenShift * Container Registry / Harbor * TeamCity * IIS * ArgoCD * Tekton * Git * Monitoring and logging * ELK Stack * Sentry * Security, compliance, and governance * Incident management * Build, test, and release processes * Platform operations * Technical documentation * Troubleshooting and problem-solving * Agile methodologies * Cross-functional collaboration * Communication and knowledge sharing ## Education & Experience **Education** * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a comparable qualification. **Experience** * Several years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a comparable position. * Experience with DevOps processes, containers, Kubernetes/OpenShift, CI/CD, Git, monitoring, logging, and container-environment security and compliance. * Experience with agile working methods and prioritization. ## Work Arrangement & Schedule * **Primary work location:** Galliker Transport AG, Kantonsstrasse 2, 6246 Altishofen, Switzerland. * Occasional remote work is possible. * **Remote work from abroad is not possible.** * Galliker can only consider direct applications. * Due to Swiss legal requirements, applications are accepted from Swiss citizens, holders of Swiss residence or settlement permits (B or C), EU/EFTA citizens, and individuals with a valid work permit. ## Compensation & Benefits * Exciting transport and logistics projects. * Motivated team. * Modern IT infrastructure. * High level of autonomy and appreciation. * Broad range of activities within transport and logistics. * International collaboration with Galliker branches. * Opportunity for occasional remote work. ## Compliance / Additional Information * Galliker is a Swiss logistics and transport company with national and international locations. * The IT team based in Altishofen supports more than 20 branches across Europe. * The role supports internal and external customers by enabling development teams to deliver software quickly, securely, and efficiently. * **Applications from recruitment agencies are not considered; only direct applications are accepted.**