Software Engineer - Platform & Security (80-100%)
swissgrid ag
Aarau
Key information
- Publication date:23 January 2026
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Aarau
Job summary
Join a unique Swiss company focusing on electricity solutions. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Secure our cloud infrastructure through advanced security practices.
- Build self-service security tools and robust CI/CD pipelines.
- Identify and mitigate security risks proactively.
Skills
- Experience in cloud security and software engineering principles required.
- Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and security controls essential.
- Understanding of cyber security frameworks like OWASP SAMM necessary.
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Electricity flows with us. On behalf of Switzerland and in cooperation with international partners, we do our utmost every day to develop the best solutions for the Swiss electricity grid.
Software Engineer - Platform & Security (80-100%) - 1480
Let data flow like electricity
In this position you will be part of a team that is responsible for providing the data platform as well as the developer tools and environments for the company. The team consists of Software Engineers with diverse focus areas (Platform, Data, Machine Learning, Cloud Security, etc.) and plays a vital role in our digitalization strategy.
Your responsibilities are diverse, with time typically allocated as follows:
- 40% Applied Platform Security - Azure & Databricks: Secure our cloud through infrastructure configuration, identity governance (Unity Catalog), and integrated security observability
- 30% GitHub & DevSecOps: Manage our engineering core by building self-service security tools, robust CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions), and secure supply chains
- 10% Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate security risks, moving from draft assessments to actionable security posture improvements
- 20% Admin & Supportive Tasks: Agile ceremonies, personal development and cross-functional exchange
This is how you make a difference
Your duties will require the following skills. Ideally, you already possess these, but we provide the time and support to bridge any gaps:
- Knowledge of Cloud Infrastructure & their associated security controls
- Experience in managing trade-offs between seamless usability and resilient security
- Strong understanding in Software Engineering principles: Monorepos, GitHub Actions, Containerization, Infrastructure-as-Code, Policy-as-Code, Distributed Compute
- Knowledge of BSI, OWASP SAMM or similar cyber security frameworks and their practical application
- Proven ability in resolution of complex technical dependencies across engineering squads and product teams
What we offer
We offer a responsible and impactful role in a company that is unique in Switzerland, located next to Aarau railway station and offering a state-of-the-art working environment. In addition, you will benefit from:
- Flexible working hours (42-hour work week), including home office options
- 25–30 days of paid vacation, plus company-wide holidays between Christmas and New Year
- Active support for your professional development
- Progressive social benefits and an attractive pension scheme
- Financial and/or time support for internal or external training and further education
Your contact
If you are interested, Charlotte De Keersmaecker will be pleased to receive your complete application documents. Please apply online via our career portal.