Site Reliability Engineer

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Swiss AviationSoftware, a 100% Lufthansa Technik subsidiary, is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to join its on-site team in Allschwil with hybrid options. This role merges development with performance engineering on AMOS, requiring 5+ years in software development, 2+ years in performance or site reliability engineering, and a deep understanding of hardware, OS, network, Java and databases, plus strong SQL tuning. You will act as the technical expert to assess performance risks, develop monitoring and benchmarking tools, own the resolution of performance issues, and help scale architectures for customers while expanding internal expertise. To apply, tailor your CV to show measurable performance improvements, relevant tooling, and cross-cultural collaboration; emphasize English fluency, teamwork, and a passion for aviation. Also mention flexible hours and the hybrid work model.

Swiss AviationSoftware is a 100% subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik, and along with our partners in the Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem, leads the digital transformation of the aviation industry in technical asset operation. As the developer of the world's leading software AMOS, Swiss-AS manages successfully maintenance, engineering and logistics requirements of modern airlines. To strengthen our position at the forefront of this global market, we are looking for dedicated employees who would like to work in a fascinating international environment with more than 200 customers worldwide.

Tasks

• Act as an expert in development projects to assess performance risks and define mitigation plan

• Develop and extend monitoring and benchmarking tools

• Accountable for the resolution of performance issues

• Extend the knowledge base and develop internal competencies

• Support Performance Test Engineers in the development of tools to execute performance and load tests

• Scalability assessment of the architecture of a product or a customer environment

• Define the system resource requirements

Skills

• Degree in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering or similar scientific subject; or a comparable experience

• 5+ years experience in software development

• 2+ years experience in Performance Engineering and/or System Engineering or Site Reliability Engineering

• Understanding all levels of the system architecture (hardware, operation system, network, Java, databases, etc.)

• Strong SQL tuning know-how and database design

• Ability to fully understand Java code and architecture

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• In-depth knowledge of tools and techniques for analyzing and benchmarking operating systems, application/algorithm performance

• Effective teamwork and excellent interpersonal skills

• Fluency in English
  

What we offer

• Working in an open and cooperative environment with a motivated and friendly team

• Flexible working hours (flex time model)

• Hybrid work model
  

• Flight and travel discount

• Excellent working conditions in pleasant surroundings

• Good professional and personal development opportunities

• Highly appealing pension fund scheme/retirement savings plan

• An international work environment with people from around the globe

Workplace & Culture

This is the environment where your meaningful work impacts our customers, our communities and everyone who experiences AMOS. You develop technical skills, increase your knowledge about aviation and new technologies, meet different cultures, and always be yourself. Your work significantly impacts people's lives, technically and as human beings, and contributes to the formation of our future. In addition, you can be part of a fantastic multicultural and international team with a family spirit. We love to travel, laugh, work, be creative, play sports, and, last but not least, do our best work together.