Software Platform Deployment Engineer

As a leading global software product company in the field of Compliance & Automation, IMTF Group develops cutting-edge RegTech solutions with a focus on Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Fraud. We are dedicated to automating manual processes through the use of machine learning and data science, ensuring our clients have the most efficient and effective compliance solutions on the market.

As a Software Platform Deployment Engineer, you will be responsible for the successful installation, configuration, and validation of our enterprise software platform at customer environments. The platform includes our proprietary software as well as third-party components such as Apache Kafka, MongoDB, and ElasticSearch, delivered as Docker containers and deployed via Helm on Kubernetes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install and configure the full software platform at customer sites or in their cloud environments
• Deploy and manage Kubernetes workloads using Helm charts, including customization for client-specific requirements
• Install and configure third-party components (Kafka, MongoDB, ElasticSearch) in production-grade settings
• Manage secrets, persistent volumes, ingress, certificates, and namespace isolation according to best practices
• Collaborate with client IT teams to align with their infrastructure, security, and compliance standards
• Troubleshoot installation and runtime issues across containers, services, and infrastructure layers
• Validate the deployment through functional smoke tests and hand over to internal or client operations teams
• Document installation procedures, configuration changes, and known issues as part of continuous improvement

Required Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerized applications
• Proficient in Helm and Helm chart customization
• Strong understanding of deploying and managing Kafka, MongoDB, and ElasticSearch in Kubernetes environments
• Solid knowledge of Docker, container networking, and container lifecycle management
• Familiarity with TLS, Ingress controllers and certificate management
• Experience using kubectl, helm CLI, and log analysis tools for troubleshooting
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in client-facing environments
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in German is required
• Passionate about engaging directly with customers and driving result

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD) to automate deployments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and on-prem Kubernetes offerings like OpenShift
• Understanding of persistent storage provisioning in Kubernetes
• Exposure to securing workloads and handling role-based access control (RBAC)

• Make the World Safer: Contribute to preventing financial crime and help our customers create a safer world
• Be Part of an Established RegTech: Make a difference at a leading RegTech company in Switzerland
• International Exposure: Expand your horizons by working with international customers on various challenging projects and markets in a dynamic, multicultural team
• Ownership and Development: Make an impact and develop yourself by taking on significant ownership and responsibility from the beginning
• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy flexible working hours and a hybrid workplace setup
• Paid Further Education: Take advantage of opportunities for paid further education to enhance your skills and career growth 

At IMTF, we are committed to treating all candidates with respect and equality, regardless of gender, religion, nationality, or any other characteristic. We embrace diversity and inclusion as integral components of our organizational culture, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply and contribute to our team.