Optical Network Automation Engineer
Ittigen 60% to 100% Open-ended

Ready for Swisscom

As an Optical Network Automation Engineer you will be responsible for developing and testing new services and functionalities for our optical transmission networks, as well as automating tests and processes in operations. In this context, you will be required to work with a variety of technologies, network protocols and hardware. By working in a team and liaising closely with suppliers and other stakeholders, you will contribute to the delivery of an optimal and efficient network. Your commitment to continuous improvement enables us to provide our customers with the best network.

  • Design, implementation, integration, testing and support of the operations team (DevOps)
  • Troubleshooting and analysis in lab and production environments
  • Continuous improvement and automation of technical operation and test processes

What you do is who we are.

Skill Check

Are we a good match?
Your skills
  • Degree (ETH/Uni/FH) in transmission technology, electrical engineering, computer science, telematics, or a related field.
  • Basic knowledge in networking (Layer 1-4)
  • Programming and automation skills (e.g. Python, git, CI/CD, Gitlab, docker, REST APIs, Unix)
  • Ability to work independently with a curious and open mindset and a strong interest in learning
What makes you stand out
  • Experience or willingness to familiarise yourself with testing and test automation
  • Knowledge of optical transport networks (DWDM, OTN), synchronisation (PTP) and network protocols (Ethernet, IP, TCP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, Netconf/Yang, ...) is an advantage
  • Initial experience in Kubernetes, Nagios, Prometheus, Splunk, Security and Cloud is an advantage 
  • Very good German and/or English

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Your skills

  • Degree (ETH/Uni/FH) in transmission technology, electrical engineering, computer science, telematics, or a related field.
  • Basic knowledge in networking (Layer 1-4)
  • Programming and automation skills (e.g. Python, git, CI/CD, Gitlab, docker, REST APIs, Unix)
  • Ability to work independently with a curious and open mindset and a strong interest in learning

What makes you stand out

  • Experience or willingness to familiarise yourself with testing and test automation
  • Knowledge of optical transport networks (DWDM, OTN), synchronisation (PTP) and network protocols (Ethernet, IP, TCP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, Netconf/Yang, ...) is an advantage
  • Initial experience in Kubernetes, Nagios, Prometheus, Splunk, Security and Cloud is an advantage 
  • Very good German and/or English

Become a part of Swisscom

Help shape the future in our modern, flexible working environment. And open up a world of opportunity for yourself.

Your benefits
Fair pay

We provide a fair salary that is in line with the market. Our transparent salary system is based on the achievement of common, uniform goals.

Design your working day

Here you will find the right working model to suit you – whether you're a morning or night person, or whether you want to work full time or part time. You can also buy extra holidays from us.

Join the pioneers

We use agile organisational structures to identify potentials for innovation and development. This makes us one of the early adopters of future-oriented technologies and methods.

Maximise your potential

We provide plenty of opportunities for you to continuously develop and stretch yourself. You are in the driver's seat and can shape your own future.

Fair pay

We provide a fair salary that is in line with the market. Our transparent salary system is based on the achievement of common, uniform goals.

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Design your working day

Here you will find the right working model to suit you – whether you're a morning or night person, or whether you want to work full time or part time. You can also buy extra holidays from us.

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Join the pioneers

We use agile organisational structures to identify potentials for innovation and development. This makes us one of the early adopters of future-oriented technologies and methods.

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Maximise your potential

We provide plenty of opportunities for you to continuously develop and stretch yourself. You are in the driver's seat and can shape your own future.

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Make a difference

We are taking responsibility for ensuring a sustainable future: We consistently make decisions and act in accordance with the principle of fairness. 

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Talent Acquisition Manager
+41 58 221 60 15
Job number: 19298

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Job number: 19298

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