DevOps Engineer - Enterprise UNIX/Linux Environment | FORFIRM

Role

Full-time

Permanent

Mid

IT & Infrastructure

Logistics

Lugano, Ticino

On-site

100%

70,000-80,000 CHF / year

Requirements

5+ yrs exp

EU/EFTA permit

Skills

Infrastructure as Code.NETOpen LibertyKubernetesPythonAnsibleTerraformBashTCP/IPLifecycle managementLinuxSystem performance management

Languages

English

Italian

Compensation

70,000-80,000 CHF / year

Description

**ABOUT THE ROLE** We are looking for an experienced Middle DevOps Engineer to join our international team and contribute to complex infrastructure projects for Swiss and European clients. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise in large-scale UNIX and Linux environments, combined with solid knowledge of middleware platforms, container orchestration, and infrastructure automation. The role requires a structured engineering mindset, the ability to operate autonomously, and strong collaboration skills within cross-functional technical teams.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and administer IBM WebSphere, Open Liberty, and related middleware products across development, test, and production environments
Support the full application lifecycle including packaging, deployment, and ongoing operational support across multiple environment tiers
Contribute to the design and maintenance of web-based application infrastructure using modern development languages such as Java, .NET, or Python
Knowledge of Kubernetes deployments across production and non-production environments
Design, implement, and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using tools such as Ansible and Terraform
Develop and maintain automation scripts in Bash and Python to support operational efficiency and repeatability
Engineer robust solutions for the deployment, performance management, and maintenance of UNIX-based systems
Apply deep knowledge of UNIX subsystem performance considerations to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks
Manage TCP/IP Unix networking configurations and troubleshoot connectivity issues across complex infrastructure environments
Participate actively in collaborative technical reviews, contributing ideas, evaluating solutions on merit, and supporting consensus-driven design decisions

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering and administration of large-scale UNIX environments; knowledge of AIX 7 is a plus
Minimum 5 years of experience in Linux environment engineering and administration, covering RHEL and Debian distributions
Solid proficiency in Bash and Python scripting and the ability to maintain and extend existing automation solutions
Strong working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools including Ansible and Terraform
Knowledge of Kubernetes administration and troubleshooting
Experience with focus on Systems Engineering and problem determination on Power7/8 hardware is a plus
Solid understanding of application development techniques and modern development languages
Effective TCP/IP Unix networking skills
High proficiency in both English and Italian, written and spoken

Tech stack

IBM WebSphereOpen LibertyAnsibleTerraformBashPythonKubernetes

Benefits

Involvement in complex, high-impact infrastructure projects within leading Swiss and European organisations
A highly meritocratic environment with structured growth and development paths
A collaborative and dynamic team culture built on knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Company

FORFIRM CONSULTING SAGL

Software

FORFIRM delivers innovative, tailored solutions to real business challenges by combining deep industry expertise with a flexible, knowledge-driven approach. We are proud to be a company with no predefined barriers or rigid frameworks: we listen, we understand, and we build solutions that truly meet our clients' needs. Our culture is based on meritocracy, openness, and personal initiative - a place where everyone can shape their role and contribute meaningfully.