* IT - Software Engineering * Contracting * Vollzeit * asap / by arrangement - 1 year contract * Linux, Python, PowerShell **Start date: asap Latest Start date: 01.06.2026 End date: 12-months contract (with the chance for extension) Workload: 80-100% Contract Type: Contracting Location: Rotkreuz** **Your Tasks:** * Architect 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. * Master 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. * Be 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. * Consult and Empower Development Teams: Guide internal project teams on how to best leverage the Roche Linux platform. * Proactively 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. **Your Profile:** * Deep, Hands-On Linux Mastery (10+ years): You are a seasoned professional who is comfortable across the entire Linux stack. * Custom 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). * Expertise 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. * Strong Scripting and Automation Skills: Fluency in Python and Shell scripting is essenti...