Implementation Engineer (Software Engineer – Internal Tools and Automation)

Open Systems; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Systems in Zürich is seeking a software-focused engineer to design and develop internal tools, scripts, automations, and APIs for the Implementation team. You will work with Implementation Engineers, Development, and SRE to turn recurring challenges into scalable solutions that speed onboarding and deployments for national and international customers.

While software development is the primary focus, you will also support day-to-day operations and maintain close alignment with customers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• At least 5 years of working experience.
• Capability to read and understand code in at least one programming language (GO, Python, Java, C, C++).
• Knowledge how to automate common recurring tasks.
• You enjoy the combination of technology and communication skills.
• You are highly motivated to learn new skills and expand your existing theoretical and practical knowledge in training programs.
• Excellent written and spoken English; German language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop internal tools, scripts, automations, and APIs for the Implementation team.
• Collaborate with Implementation Engineers, Development, and SRE teams to understand needs and deliver improvements.
• Identify recurring operational challenges and turn them into reliable, scalable solutions.
• Support day-to-day operations while staying close to customers and technology.

Skills

Programming languages (GO, Python,Java

Automation

Communication skills

English proficiency

German a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Bash

Shell

Python

Perl

Job description

Your mission

You design and develop internal tools, scripts, automations, and APIs for our Implementation team, which deploys network security solutions for national and international customers. Working closely with Implementation Engineers, you identify recurring operational challenges and turn them into reliable, scalable solutions that help the team deliver customer onboarding and deployment projects more efficiently.

While software development is your primary focus, you stay close to our customers and technology by supporting day-to-day operations. You collaborate closely with Implementation Engineers and with our Development, and SRE teams to understand needs, define solutions, and deliver practical improvements.

Qualifications & Skills

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• At least 5 years of working experience
• Capability to read and understand code in - at least - one programming language (GO, Python, Java, C, C++)
• Knowledge how to automate common recurring tasks
• You enjoy the combination of technology and communication skills
• You are highly motivated to learn new skills and expand your existing theoretical and practical knowledge in training programs
• Excellent written and spoken English, German language skills are an advantage

Ideally, you also bring some of the following skills to the table

• Knowledge of Unix and Linux operating systems
• Scripting experience with one of the following Bash, Shell, Python, Perl
• Understanding of networking in general and the major internet protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL, SMTP, SSH, DNS, BGP, OSPF)
• Knowledge of network security concepts and practices. Core technologies: firewalls, VPN networks, IDS and IPS, email security and remote access
• Design and implementation of global WAN and hub network topologies
• Communication and cooperation with international clients
• Competence to work in a team, as well as individually