AWS Developer

The product and team:

You will be part of the Polaris team that creates value by transforming Swisscom raw network data into mobility and network insights at the scale of the country. You blend in with our team of software engineers, data engineers and data scientists, who are passionate about building data and machine learning products. We invent and implement algorithms; we design and build systems while leveraging knowledge from domains like machine learning, graph theory, distributed systems, data mining, privacy engineering, etc.  

As an AWS Developer you will:

• Ensure the smooth operation and timely fixing of data pipelines, keeping them efficient and reliable for ongoing data processing tasks.

• Develop new data and AI pipelines while constantly improving existing ones to enhance data observability and optimize system performance.

• Support the migration of applications and pipelines to AWS revamping current architecture to fully exploit AWS capabilities and improve overall system efficiency.

• Monitor the accuracy of data sources, assess impacts on datasets and coordinate with source teams to implement necessary changes for data integrity.

• Implement regular security updates, enhance infrastructure stability, and perform continuous performance monitoring to maintain robust and secure operations.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, data science or similar technical field of study

• Proven hands-on experience with AWS services (min. 3 years of experience)

• Strong development skills in Python or Scala

• Extensive hands-on experience with distributed computing services and frameworks like Spark

• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD practices

• Knowledge in some of those technologies Kafka, NoSQL, Apache Airflow, REST APIs is a plus

• Understanding or interest in computer security is a plus

• Excellent written and spoken English

Want to know more about us?

We are serving the Swiss market as Switzerland’s leading IT & Telecom company. Thus, we are actively driving digitalization and networking, and tapping new paths for our customers and our employees. Our values are trustworthy, committed and curious.

Since 2019, we have been building up the coolest DevOps Center with a wonderful office at the World Trade Center in the heart of Rotterdam. We are currently recruiting IT passionate professionals who are keen on developing high-quality software, have an agile mindset and appreciate the collaboration with motivated colleagues from all over the world.

What's in it for you?

Work environment

• Agile way of working, multi-cultural work environment promoting work-life balance

• Autonomy, flexibility, opportunity and growth

• Cool office space in the World Trade Center Rotterdam!

• Are you coming to the office by bike or car? You can park right here at the office

• Be a part of our events to build a stronger Swisscom community - for example, culture lunches, fun quizzes, game nights and a lot more! 

Allowances

• Full relocation support (Housing, settling in, etc.) for you and your family

• 200 euros per month Telephone/internet allowance 

• 275 euros per month contribution to health insurance 

• 5 Paid training days and access to Swisscom learning platforms

• Travel allowance reimbursement

• 500 euros home office allowance

• Gym subscription, Tax advice, and language course

Leaves policy

• Work from abroad possibility for one month per year

• Care, bereavement, maternity and paternity leaves

• 25 days paid vacation days plus Dutch national holidays

Contract terms

• To begin with you will receive a fixed term contract (one year), after 6 months of your employment with us, after a feedback meeting with the team, there is a possibility of extending the contract

• The salary ranges mentioned in our Job Descriptions are base annual gross salaries including the 8% holiday allowance

Candidates for this position will be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check as part of our standard employment procedures. Additionally, candidates will be required to provide a debt statement that demonstrates their financial responsibility.

As a condition of employment, all successful candidates will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to protect sensitive company information and ensure confidentiality.