Senior Kubernetes Engineer 80%-100%

Salary: CHF 120’000 - 140’000 per year

Requirements:

• CKA or CKAD certification (CKS is a strong plus)
• Several years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes (on-prem and AWS EKS) and container orchestration
• Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure, networking, security, scalability, and load balancing on AWS
• Practical experience with Infrastructure-as-Code using tools such as Helm, Terraform, and Flux
• Solid understanding of container security concepts (e.g., Pod Security Policies, Network Policies, runtime protection)
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and automation frameworks (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins)
• Passion for building and automating modern cloud-native platforms on AWS
• Strong team spirit, reliability, and a customer-focused mindset
• You are eligible to live and work in Switzerland

Responsibilities:

• Plan, lead, and implement Kubernetes-based infrastructure projects for our clients – from PoCs and migrations to Day 2 operations
• Design, build, and operate modern cloud platforms on AWS with Kubernetes (EKS), Helm, and IaC tools (e.g. Terraform, Flux)
• Containerize applications and develop resilient, scalable container environments
• Guide and consult customers on Kubernetes architecture, operations, and cloud-native best practices
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code for Kubernetes and AWS environments
• Write automation scripts and build self-healing, auto-scaling infrastructure components
• Coach teams and clients on container security, GitOps, observability, and operational excellence
• Collaborate with software engineers and cloud architects to support application modernization initiatives
• Continuously evaluate and integrate new tools, frameworks, and Kubernetes-native technologies
• Learn and grow as a Senior Kubernetes engineer through hands-on work and knowledge sharing
• Actively contribute to a high-trust engineering culture that values quality, documentation, and continuous improvement

Technologies:

• AWS
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevSecOps
• FaaS
• GitLab
• GitOps
• Grafana
• Hardware
• Helm
• Support
• Jenkins
• Kubernetes
• Load Balancing
• Mobile
• Network
• Prometheus
• Security
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Confluence
• DevOps
• Docker
• ESLint
• Git
• JIRA
• NoSQL
• Postman
• Python
• QA Testing
• SAML
• SQL
• Serverless
• Slack
• microservices

More:

Why should you work at copebit? This is what our employees have to say:

- Develop yourself with Cloud Native Development and Architecture in practice, applying best practices to design and build real-life products.
- copebit feels like working family. The hashtag #bestteamever is absolutely true.
- Working for copebit is not just a job – it is having a voice. I like the very open, honest, diverse, and friendly work environment with a team around me always willing to help and share knowledge to improve.
- copebit has many interesting projects to offer and this is underlined by a motivated team, clear focus, and openness. For me, copebit has all the aspects of an interesting employer.
- At copebit, I’m part of a successful team of experts. My effort is valuable for the success of the company, and my colleagues are there for me whenever I need help.
- Working for copebit gives me the opportunity to be part of a unique team that works on a lot of different topics. Learning new and interesting things is always part of the work day.
- copebit provides me with the opportunities to grow professionally and personally, as well as the flexibility to make some dreams come true. Stop dreaming and join the copebit team.

Want to know more? Our application process provides the whole team with a voice. You will directly meet the team for a Q&A session as part of the process.

What we’re looking for:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Kubernetes Engineer with strong engineering skills and interest in cloud development. You will actively accompany and support our customers on their Container & AWS cloud journey. You enjoy working in a team on projects. On top of this, you have relevant consulting and implementation skills.
As a member of our focused, agile team, you will be responsible for architecture, design, implementation, and technology consulting for our customers on their journey into the cloud. Tasks include architecture development for Kubernetes & AWS customers as well as implementation projects in the area of DevSecOps.

What you'll get:
- Start-up atmosphere (open culture, agile)
- Working for one of the few Swiss AWS Advanced Consulting partners
- A combination of remote/home office, customer-onsite (Zurich/Bern) and office-based work directly in Zurich (10min walk from the main train station)
- Established customer & partner network
- Work with the latest technologies in today’s most exciting domains: container technologies, IaC on AWS, software development for FaaS
- Individual development planning and continuous learning opportunities
- Competitive salary & bonus system
- 25 days of annual leave
- Private accident insurance
- Hardware (BYOD) & mobile subscription budget

Some background information:
- You need to be eligible to live and work in Switzerland.
- Fluent German and English skills are required.
- We orient ourselves according to swissICT level classifications with additions in the AWS environment and corresponding experience knowledge and as an - AWS Advanced Consulting Partner.
- We have clients of all sizes and from different sectors.
- want to know more: https://www.copebit.ch/en/home/

Equality
We want equal opportunity for all employees, and therefore we invite applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

last updated 4 week of 2026