System Engineer

About the Position

We are seeking a System Engineer with expertise in PowerShell scripting, CI/CD pipelines, and Microsoft SQL to join our team in Zurich, Switzerland.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain PowerShell scripts and automation solutions for deployment, configuration, and management of applications and infrastructure.
• Oversee and execute deployment activities, including release management, mass data uploads/mutations, and verification of rollout schedules.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for application and infrastructure incidents, troubleshooting and resolving issues to minimize business disruption.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, product managers, designers, testers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, coordinate deployments, and deliver new features.
• Monitor, maintain, and optimize technical systems, including OnPrem Microsoft servers and Azure-based environments.
• Plan and execute major software upgrades and technology rollouts in sensitive and regulated environments.
• Manage and review SQL queries, perform data analysis, and generate reports and statistics for stakeholders.
• Document deployment processes, scripts, and best practices to support knowledge sharing, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Participate in projects, roadmap planning, and the integration of new technologies and applications.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements related to deployment and system management.
• Identify, assess, and remediate security vulnerabilities in applications, infrastructure, and deployment pipelines.
• Prepare and implement solutions for vulnerability resolution, ensuring compliance with security standards and best practices.
• Respond promptly to critical vulnerabilities, coordinating immediate mitigation actions to protect systems and data.
• Collaborate with security teams to monitor, report, and document vulnerability management activities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of security threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory requirements relevant to the technology landscape.
• Utilize monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Grafana, BigPanda, Splunk) to track system health, performance, and deployment activities.
• Set up, configure, and maintain dashboards and alerts to ensure timely detection and resolution of incidents and anomalies.
• Analyze monitoring data to identify trends, potential issues, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate monitoring solutions into deployment and automation workflows.

Requirements

• Must have

  • Proven experience with PowerShell scripting and automation for deployment and system management.
  • Strong understanding of deployment processes, CI/CD pipelines, and related tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git).
  • Experience with Windows Server environments, application hosting, and OnPrem/Cloud hybrid architectures.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code concepts and tools (e.g., ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft SQL: writing, reviewing, and optimizing queries.
  • Experience with application integration, archive system integration, and maintenance of enterprise applications (e.g., Finastra).
  • Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and incident management skills.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a global, cross-functional team.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Identify, assess, and remediate security vulnerabilities in applications, infrastructure, and deployment pipelines.
  • Prepare and implement solutions for vulnerability resolution, ensuring compliance with security standards and best practices.
  • Respond promptly to critical vulnerabilities, coordinating immediate mitigation actions to protect systems and data.
  • Collaborate with security teams to monitor, report, and document vulnerability management activities.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of security threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory requirements relevant to the technology landscape.
  • Utilize monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Grafana, BigPanda, Splunk) to track system health, performance, and deployment activities.
  • Set up, configure, and maintain dashboards and alerts to ensure timely detection and resolution of incidents and anomalies.
  • Analyze monitoring data to identify trends, potential issues, and opportunities for process improvement.
  • Collaborate with teams to integrate monitoring solutions into deployment and automation workflows.

• Nice to have

  • Experience in financial services or other regulated industries.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and their deployment models.
  • Certification in Microsoft technologies, DevOps, or cloud practices.
  • Experience with project planning, roadmap development, and major upgrade coordination.
  • English (German a plus)

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture

About the Company

Luxoft is a global technology services company that specializes in delivering innovative solutions to clients in the financial services, telecommunications, and other industries. With a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction, Luxoft is committed to helping clients achieve their business objectives through cutting-edge technology and expert consulting services.

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Interested candidates are invited to apply for the System Engineer position in Zurich, Switzerland. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and skills.

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