Junior Software Engineer – DevOps (Switzerland - Hybrid)

Junior Software Engineer – DevOps (Switzerland - Hybrid)

About BLP Digital

We are a rapidly growing ETH and HSG spin-off, and our AI-enabled product revolutionises ERP automation. Our team is heavily focused on engineering, which we believe is crucial for maintaining our competitive edge. By leveraging state-of-the-art ML models, paired with deep, multi-generational ERP foundations, we drive real operational transformation for our growing global customer base. Our Engineering Team tripled over the past year. Becoming part of a startup during explosive growth presents exciting opportunities for those eager to excel. Do you want to apply your skills within a collaborative team, working on complex challenges using the latest models and technology?

Location: This is a full-time position with on-site presence at our office in central Zurich, Switzerland.

Job Summary

At BLP, the DevOps role is viewed as a software engineering position with a focus on systems skills. We value a highly structured and organised approach, thoroughness, and a solid understanding of core software engineering principles. Technology-wise, we leverage a modern tech stack that includes Python, TypeScript, Go, Terraform, Docker, and Microservices on a Kubernetes Cluster, deployed as Software-as-a-Service on GCP. You will commonly work on topics such as:

• Development and oversight of our K8s cluster (e.g. monitoring and alerting, security enhancements),

• Development and maintenance of our cloud resources (e.g. identifying systems that meet our needs, maintaining and provisioning infrastructure, optimising costs),

• Improvement of local development processes: providing the necessary tooling and maintaining build systems and CI pipelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bring a strong desire to learn and understand systems in depth.

• Assist in identifying inefficiencies and pain points in our systems and implement reliable solutions to solve them.

• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure the overall quality and consistency of the codebase.

Requirements:

• Hold a Master’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

• Be highly driven and have a strong desire to learn and improve.

• Be highly structured and organized.

Nice to Have:

• Systems knowledge (operating systems, networking, virtualization) from either university courses or practical projects.

• Software engineering knowledge (building reliable and maintainable software) from either university courses or practical projects.

Benefits:

• Generate real impact and lasting value with your work.

• Fast promotions, and attractive bonus scheme, including company shares.

• Collaborative team environment enabling high performers to thrive.

• Assume responsibility, contribute to our success, and become part of something big.

• Exposure to state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms and a modern tech stack.

• At the forefront of innovation, revolutionise ERP process automation with us.

• Choose your own hardware and participate in regular team events.