Are you passionate about driving infrastructure automation; managing, designing and optimizing cloud set ups? Then you may be interested in joining our IT Infrastructure Team at Lindt & Sprüngli (International) AG.
About Lindt & Sprüngli
Lindt & Sprüngli has been enchanting the world with chocolate for 180 years. The long-established Swiss company with its roots in Zurich is a global leader in the premium chocolate product sector. Lindt & Sprüngli produces quality chocolates today at its 12 factories in Europe and the USA. Its products are sold by 38 subsidiaries and branch offices in around 560 of its own stores as well as via a network of more than 100 independent distributors around the globe. In addition, Lindt & Sprüngli runs around 560 own shops. With around15,000 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of CHF 5.47 billion in 2024.
About the role
In this exciting role, you will be responsible for driving infrastructure automation, CI/CD best practices, system reliability, monitoring, and cost optimization for critical business systems, primarily leveraging Microsoft Azure. This role requires a strategic mindset, hands-on technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stay abreast of emerging DevOps practices and technologies.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Infrastructure Automation & Management:
* Develop, maintain, and optimize robust infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions (e.g., Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, Ansible) for repeatable and reliable system deployments.
* Automate provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud resources across all environments.
CI/CD Pipeline Engineering:
* Design, build, and manage efficient and reliable CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
* Integrate automated testing, deployment, and rollback strategies to ensure high-quality, continuous releases.
Cloud Platform Operations:
* Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure (primarily Microsoft Azure) for deployments, scaling, performance, and operational efficiency.
* Support hybrid and multi-cloud setups, ensuring seamless integration between on-premises and cloud workloads.
Monitoring, Logging & Incident Management:
* Implement comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions to ensure system health and performance.
* Actively troubleshoot and resolve incidents, collaborating closely with development and operations teams to minimize downtime.
Security and Compliance:
* Implement robust security measures following DevSecOps principles and ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.
* Conduct regular security assessments and recommend improvements to mitigate risks throughout the software development lifecycle.
Cost Optimization:
* Monitor and analyse cloud resource utilization to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies for efficient resource consumption.
* Provide recommendations and implement solutions to optimize cloud expenditure while maintaining performance and reliability.
Technical Leadership & Collaboration:
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior members of the team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
* Collaborate effectively with development teams, operations, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
* Coordinate with partners and vendors for incident resolution, problem management, and project execution.
Evaluation of Emerging Technologies:
* Stay informed about the latest industry trends and emerging DevOps, cloud, automation, and containerization technologies.
* Proactively assess and recommend new tools and methods to enhance our infrastructure, automation, scalability, and reliability.
Your Profile
* Degree in (business) informatics or similar.
* Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, or similar are a plus.
* HashiCorp certifications (e.g., Terraform Associate, Vault Associate) are highly desirable.
* Additional certifications in cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud), container orchestration (Kubernetes), or security (e.g., CISSP or CCSP) are highly desirable.
* Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD systems and comprehensive infrastructure automation.
* Hands-on experience with cloud services (preferably Microsoft Azure), containerization, and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
* Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance, and best practices.
* Proficient with monitoring, alerting, and log management tools.
* Knowledge of cloud-native technologies and containerization (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
* Strong understanding of networking, identity management, and data management in the cloud.
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Security-focused mindset with expertise in implementing DevSecOps best practices.
* Strong commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and analytical thinking.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
* Languages: English required, German a big plus, French / Italian / Spanish a plus.
You will be working at our corporate offices close to the beautiful Home of Chocolate building next to Lake Zurich in Kilchberg. You will have the opportunity to work in an enthusiastic small team and a welcoming work environment where you will be able to network and meet peers, including during our organized social events.