StellenbeschreibungppFor our client, a leading company in pharmaceutical manufacturing, we're looking for a systems thinker who effortlessly grasps the big picture and understands how individual components interact to form a cohesive, reliable whole. Driven by an innate curiosity, you are never satisfied with surface-level explanations; instead, you are a pragmatic problem-solver who uses a logical, structured mindset to independently track down root causes. Rather than waiting for direction, you are a proactive contributor who spots areas for improvement and takes the initiative to elevate the entire team. Finally, you are an excellent communicator with advanced English skills, fully capable of translating complex technical concepts into clear insights for both engineering peers and non-technical stakeholders alike. /p h3General Information: /h3 ul liPlanned duration: 12 months from start date /li liExtension (in case of limitation): Possible /li liHome Office: Onsite 50% , home office possible, flexible working hours /li /ul h3Tasks Responsibilities: /h3 ul liArchitect and Engineer our Core OS Platform: Take ownership of our custom Debian-based distribution. This includes everything from kernel customization and driver integration to the creation, maintenance, and optimization of Debian packages. /li liMaster the Build and Release Pipeline: Evolve and improve the infrastructure and processes used to build, test, and release our Linux distribution, ensuring reliability and reproducibility. /li liBe the Ultimate Escalation Point: Act as the go-to expert for complex, low-level system issues. Perform deep-dive troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis across both software and hardware. /li liConsult and Empower Development Teams: Guide internal project teams on how to best leverage the Roche Linux platform. /li liProactively Drive Improvement: Constantly seek out opportunities to enhance our distribution, tools, and processes. Whether it's improving system performance, strengthening security, or automating a complex workflow, you will be expected to identify needs and champion solutions. /li /ul h3Must Haves: /h3 ul liDeep, Hands-On Linux Mastery (10+ years): You are a seasoned professional who is comfortable across the entire Linux stack. /li liCustom Distribution Engineering: Proven, extensive experience building, modifying, or maintaining a customized Linux distribution, with a strong preference for Debian (e.g.,using tools like debootstrap, molior, aptly). /li liExpertise in Debian Packaging: You don't just apt-get install. You can create, patch, and maintain .deb packages from scratch, understanding policy, dependencies and best practices. /li liStrong Scripting and Automation Skills: Fluency in Python and Shell scripting is essential for building tools and automating system tasks. /li liFundamental Systems Knowledge: A solid grasp of operating system theory (process management, memory, filesystems), software build systems (make, CMake), and the full testing and packaging lifecycle. /li liAdvanced English is mandatory; German is a welcome bonus. /li liCVs have to be uploaded in English. /li liPlease upload the degree certificate as well as the latest reference letter. /li /ul h3Nice to Have: /h3 ul liProficiency in a systems programming language like C or C++. /li liExperience with embedded systems, the ARM platform, hardware drivers, and low-level hardware/software integration. /li liKnowledge of modern infrastructure: Virtualization (KVM), Containers (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). /li liExperience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS). /li /ul h3Gi Life Sciences /h3 pGi Life Sciences is part of Gi Group Holding, a global ecosystem for human resources services and consulting, supporting labor market development and helping to change people's lives in 37 countries around the world. In Switzerland, we operate under the brands Gi Life Sciences, Gi Group, Grafton, and Bautech Personal. We offer temporary and permanent staffing, as well as a wide range of complementary staffing services. With a direct presence at 40 locations in Switzerland and over 200 employees, we are one of the leading staffing companies in the Swiss recruitment market. Gi Life Sciences specializes in the recruitment of both temporary and permanent staff in the life sciences sector and is a valuable partner for many other staffing services. We believe that experts should speak to experts: All our professionals are certified in the scientific field, meaning they are able to understand your needs and provide you with comprehensive support. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr