Software Engineer, Federal Elections Project

Software Engineer (DevOps), Federal Elections Project Neuenburg, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100% Your contribution Operate containerized applications under Linux and manage multi-container environments with Podman and Compose tools Build a self-hosted CI/CD infrastructure and establish automated build, test, and deployment processes Further develop and operate existing applications and microservices, translate SAS scripts from different subject areas into [context missing in original] Ensure monitoring and logging with Grafana, Prometheus, and Loki and maintain dashboards Operate and further develop PostgreSQL databases, integration components, and storage solutions (NAS, S3) Implement systematic tests (end-to-end, integration, and unit tests) and create documentation (operating manuals, service descriptions) What makes you unique University or university of applied sciences degree in computer science or comparable training as well as practical experience in the operation and further development of demanding IT systems Very good knowledge in , especially in the development and maintenance of applications with Flask and Gunicorn Good knowledge of Linux, Podman or Docker as well as CI/CD and GitHub-based workflows Experience with monitoring and logging solutions as well as PostgreSQL; knowledge of Apache Camel, NAS or S3 is an advantage Active knowledge of an official language as well as good English skills In a nutshell Take on a central role in the further development and reliable operation of the system for the automated processing of election and voting data. In a small, highly motivated team, you will particularly help shape the CI/CD infrastructure and thus contribute significantly to the success of an important digitalization project in the field of political rights in Switzerland. Due to the project, the position is limited until the end of 2027. Depending on suitability, further employment for interesting transversal tasks within the department beyond the project is conceivable. What we offer Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population. Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunity, we unfold our competencies and bring in different perspectives. Healthy at the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health. All benefits Statistics counts. For you too. The Federal Statistical Office (BFS) is the national competence center for official statistics and a central actor in the data ecosystem. It produces statistical information, advocates for harmonized data through national data management, and uses data science methods to further advance knowledge acquisition from data. In this way, the BFS contributes to the formation of public opinion and makes an important contribution to modern democratic governance. Additional information The Health and Social Affairs department is a leader in the efficient and automated processing of statistical and administrative data for various stakeholders. In the Politics, Culture, Media section, the Politics team ensures the publication of election and voting results in quasi-real-time on various channels on election and voting days. Questions about the position Herzig Head of Department Questions about the application Zumbach Personnel department responsible jpid7e1c76bjm jit0833jm jiy26jm