In today’s global economic environment, IT departments are facing more and more challenges. Budgets are slashed, there is a lack of qualified staff but nevertheless – projects still have to be delivered at short notice and within tight deadlines. This is where ITech Consult can offer you quick, highly targeted and cost-effective support, so you can make the most out of your budget.
You are a freelance computer expert and do not want to spend your time looking for new projects? Then just send us your application – because we know where your skills are needed! When it comes to recruiting IT staff, numerous prestigious organisations count on us.
The Pharmaceutical and Life Science divisions have the high demand of requiring well-trained personnel, some of whom have many years of experience in specific areas of work or sub-areas. The search for a suitable candidate can be tedious and time-consuming, while vacancies remain vacant and the workload for existing employees is high.
Senior Linux Software Engineer (m/f/d) – Linux /Debian / Ubuntu / React / Angular / Medical devices
Project: For our customer Roche Diagnostics International AG based in Rotkreuz we are looking for a qualified Senior Linux Software Engineer (m/f/d)
Background:
We are a team of Linux SW and HW Experts looking for a new team member to help us get better, providing Roche Linux along with know-how, expertise and support to various internal software projects. If you are passionate about GNU/Linux and look for interesting technologies and exciting challenges creating and maintaining the Roche Standard linux distribution.
The perfect candidate is a seasoned Senior Linux Software Engineer with a Master’s degree in Computer Science and over five years of experience developing customized Linux distributions, specifically with Debian/Ubuntu. They must also have extensive front-end development experience with React or Angular. This individual is a quick-learning team player with a “can-do” attitude, possessing a deep understanding of software building, testing, and packaging, and is able to communicate complex technical information in advanced English.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Contribute to Medical Instrument / Software Development Projects with technical knowhow
Development and maintenance of in-house linux distribution and open-source tools
Linux Software and Hardware troubleshooting, debugging and root-cause analysis
Work on developing our hardware test farm and the debian build tool (Molior)
Must Haves:
Master in SW Engineering or other degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience (min.
3 years)
More than 5 years of experience as a Senior Linux Software Engineer
+5 years experience in developing customized Linux distributions
Strong Development experience in React/Angular (5+ years)
Proven experience with Linux systems (Debian/Ubuntu) (5 years)
Strong knowledge in Operating Systems and Software building, testing, packaging
Team player with a “can do” attitude, quick learner, enjoying problem solving, ability to work
independently
English: advanced, ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
Nice to have:
Experience in Kubernetes, Python
Debian package building
German: not necessarily needed
Experience in Embedded Software, Hardware Drivers, ARM Platform, hardware / software Integration
Reference Nr.: 924343OK
Role: Senior Linux Software Engineer Industrie: Pharma Workplace: Rotkreuz Pensum: 80-100% Start: asap (latest Start Date: 3 months’ notice period is ok)
Duration: 12 months +
Remote/Home Office: Onsite 50% , home office possible, flexible working hours
Travel: every 3 months Deadline: 27.08.2025
If you are interested in this position, please send us your complete dossier. If this position does not fit your profile and you wish to be considered for another position directly, you can also send us your dossier via this ad or to jobs[at]itcag[dot]com.
Contact us for more information about our company, our positions or our attractive Payroll-Only programme: +41 41 760 77 01.
About us:
ITech Consult is an ISO 9001:2015 certified Swiss company with offices in Germany and Ireland. ITech Consult specialises in the placement of highly qualified candidates for recruitment in the fields of IT, Life Science & Engineering.
We offer staff leasing & payroll services. For our candidates this is free of charge, also for Payroll we do not charge you any additional fees.
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