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Our Zug team supports businesses with comprehensive technology recruitment services across Switzerland. Contact Trust in SODA for help with specialised hiring, cross-border talent services (including payroll) and high-volume hiring projects.
Ryan Hill
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Managing Director, SODA

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Ryan Hill

Managing Director, SODA

Lauren Langdell

Director (DACH) and Founder at Women in DevOps

Zaynab Khan

Senior Recruitment Consultant - DACH

Jason Morley

Senior Consultant

Joe Woodard

Contract Consultant - Switzerland

Aleksandra Zielinska

Consultant

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Zürich, Switzerland
SAP Project Manager
SAP Project Manager – HIRING ASAPStart date: ASAP Duration: 9-month contract Location: Remote (Client is based in Basel)Rate: 600 – 800 CHF per day ResponsibilitiesProvide end-to-end business cutover management for the RLT workstream within the LDC program.Develop and maintain the integrated cutover strategy, plan, milestones, and readiness criteria.Align closely with the RLT cross-functional team to ensure coordinated readiness across all impacted functions.Support RLT across related implementation topics to enable successful delivery of the LDC solution.Manage ramp-up and ramp-down activities in line with program phases and cutover milestones.Coordinate business and technology stakeholders to manage cutover risks, issues, and dependencies.Lead cutover execution, including mock cutovers, go-live coordination, and transition to BAU.Support release manager for project planning, tracking, reporting and alignment activities.Support status meetings, steering committees, and country alignments, represent release stream lead where required.
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Basel, Switzerland
PAM Engineer
PAM EngineerLocation: Switzerland - Basel – RemoteDuration: 6 monthsPay Rate: 500CHF – 550CHF per day Overview The role is responsible for establishing robust security controls for privileged identities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and embedding PAM as a core enterprise security capability. The PAM SME will act as a technical authority, owning PAM architecture, policy definition, onboarding standards, and operational governance, and will work closely with Cyber Security, Infrastructure, IAM, and Application teams to drive adoption and continuous improvement. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy & ArchitectureDefine and maintain the PAM architecture aligned with enterprise security strategy and Zero Trust principles.Develop and maintain PAM roadmaps, standards, and design patterns.Ensure PAM solutions integrate effectively with IAM, SIEM, directory services, and cloud platforms.Own PAM Tiering models and enforce Tier 0 protections. Engineering & ImplementationLead PAM deployments and technical onboarding of:o Domain and directory accountso Service accountso Local administrator accountso Application and DevOps identitiesDesign and configure:o Credential vaulting and rotationo Session brokering and recordingo Just-in-Time accesso Secrets managementProvide technical leadership for PAM upgrades, migrations, and platform consolidation. Governance, Risk & Compliance Develop PAM policies, procedures, and control frameworks.Ensure alignment with security standards (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, GMP / GxP where applicable).Support audits, internal controls testing, and regulatory inspections.Own risk assessments related to privileged access and remediation planning. Operations & Continuous ImprovementEstablish PAM operational models and procedures (runbooks and SOPs).Define service KPIs and performance metrics.Manage incident response activities involving privileged access compromise.Drive onboarding automation and self-service capabilities.Stakeholder EngagementAct as technical advisor to IT Security leadership and programme sponsors.Collaborate with application owners and infrastructure teams to onboard systems securely.Provide training, coaching, and knowledge transfer to operational teams.Support vendor management and product evaluations. Essential Skills & ExperienceTechnical ExpertiseDeep expertise with at least one enterprise PAM platform (e.g. Delinea, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, One Identity, HashiCorp Vault).Strong Active Directory / Entra ID integration knowledge.Experience with Windows, Linux, Unix privileged account management.Understanding of networking, certificates, and identity security controls.SIEM integration and PAM alerting experience. Professional ExperienceProven experience as a PAM engineer, architect, or SME in a large enterprise environment.Experience designing Tier 0 / Tier 1 controls and identity security frameworks.Experience working with regulated environments (e.g. finance, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing).Demonstrated ability to lead technical designs and influence stakeholders. Soft Skills Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to translate technical controls into business risk language.Structured problem-solving approach.Capable of operating independently and leading workstreams. Desirable QualificationsCertifications such as:o CISSP / CISM / CCSPo Vendor certifications (CyberArk Defender, Delinea Specialist, etc.)
Nokwanda KhanyileNokwanda Khanyile
Zürich, Switzerland
Senior Data Engineer
Senior Data Engineer – Contract Position – HIRING ASAPLocation: Zurich Switzerland (3 days onsite per week, 2 days remote) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 12 months (extension possible) Maximum Rate: CHF 750 – CHF 855 per dayAbout the RoleMajor transformation project requires support from experienced Data Engineer.You are a result-driven experienced Data Engineer, passionate about your craft and eager to grow further, comfortable meeting (sometimes tight) deadlines and confidently taking ownership of features. You have an accomplished record in delivering sustainable solutions and you desire to develop your skills and knowledge about the platforms which you will be working on, both the technical aspects and how they are used by our business partners.You are comfortable working in multi-dimensional agile teams with direct involvement from business subject matter experts and care about security, quality, user experience, documentation, testing, team spirit and the overall big picture. Finally, you want to put clean code principles into practice on large code bases.Key ResponsibilitiesImplementation of production ready data pipelines using PySpark running on Databricks based on specification provided by business analysts.Interaction with other data engineers and solution architects to meet functional and nonfunctional requirements.Required Skills & ExperienceStrong software engineering skills, including familiarity and application of design patterns, and engineering best practices.Proven experience developing complex software systems as a software engineer (at least 5 years)Strong understanding of data engineering techniques with high level programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, or Python) and analytical frameworksStrong core Python software engineering experienceAt least 3 years for hands on experience with Apache Spark (PySpark), developing applications using an IDE such as VS Code or PyCharmExperience of working with delta lakes and optimizing Spark workloads running on it.Have a good understanding and significant experience with projects using relational data models and SQL.Good work ethic and self-starter. You look out for issues, opportunities and address them when you can, raise them when you cannot.Good analytical skills and the ability to understand complexity and break it down into smaller, achievable steps.Highly proficient in English (written and verbal)Language SkillsEnglish: Good spoken and written skills
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Zürich, Switzerland
Senior Java Developer
Senior Java Developer – Contract Position – HIRING ASAPLocation: Zurich Switzerland (3 days onsite per week, 2 days remote) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 11 months (extension possible) Maximum Rate: CHF 750 – CHF 855 per dayAbout the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Senior Applications Engineer who will develop business features as Spring Boot micro-services within a cloud-native environment on Microsoft Azure as part of a finance transformation initiative.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop data integration and business services using a microservices architecture.Ensure applications meet performance standards and are thoroughly tested against functional and non-functional requirements.Maintain compliance with CI/CD practices, automated testing frameworks, and build pipelines.Create and maintain unit tests to support automated testing and continuous integration.Conduct code reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices.Diagnose and resolve bugs and incidents.Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in the Java application development stack, frameworks, and associated tools.Understand the application architecture and incorporate them into technical decisions and recommendations.Required Skills & ExperienceProven experience as a Java developer with strong expertise in modern application development.In-depth knowledge of modern architecture patterns and microservices, ideally using Spring Boot.Hands-on experience building backend applications with extensive database interaction; strong proficiency in SQL and programming in PostgreSQL or Oracle (PL/SQL).Solid understanding of relational database design and optimization.Demonstrated ability in Test-Driven Development (TDD), including writing comprehensive unit tests and end-to-end integration tests.Experience working in an Agile/Scrum team environment, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.Bonus SkillsFamiliarity with cloud-native development and container orchestration using Kubernetes.Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services.Experience with messaging and stream processing architectures built on Kafka.Experience with user interface development using Angular.Expertise in CI/CD pipelines for integration and deployment, including automated build, test, and deployment processes.Language SkillsEnglish: Good spoken and written skills
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Greng, Switzerland
Low Code Developer
Low Code DeveloperDuration: 3 months initialLocation: Remote (EU)Rate: €350 - €400 per day SkillsLow code – powerpoint, copilot studio, powerapps, sharepointModel driven appCopilot Studio deployment is a mustNeed the ability to work on their own and just get stuff done!Must HaveLeaning heavily on Copilot and the development of agentsDeveloping a POC to integrate copilot into sharepoint
Nokwanda KhanyileNokwanda Khanyile
Zürich, Switzerland
Senior Linux Server Engineer
Senior Linux Server Engineer – Contract Position – HIRING ASAPLocation: Horgen, Switzerland (2 days onsite per week, 2–3 days remote) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 12 months (extension possible) Maximum Rate: CHF 900 – CHF 1095 per dayAbout the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Senior Linux Server / Client Engineer to join our Server Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the engineering, operation, and continuous improvement of our virtualized Linux and Windows development environments, supporting a large and demanding developer community.The position has a strong Linux focus, complemented by responsibilities in Windows developer client support. You will work closely with developers, infrastructure teams, and stakeholders to ensure stable, secure, and highly available platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering, operation, and support of virtualized Linux development clients and servers (maintenance, lifecycle management, troubleshooting, performance optimization)Continuous development, optimization, and automation of platforms, toolchains, and infrastructure solutions (e.g. scripting, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD integrations)Engineering, operation, and support of virtualized Windows development clients (e.g. Windows 11 build management, software distribution, configuration management)Automation and standardization of infrastructure services using DevOps practices.Collaboration with development teams to understand requirements and provide technical guidance.Participation in incident, problem, and change management processes.Contribution to the evaluation of new technologies and ongoing infrastructure improvementsRequired Skills & ExperienceAt least 5 years of professional experience in engineering, operating, and supporting Linux servers and clients (preferably Ubuntu and Debian)Hands-on experience with virtualized development environments (Linux & Windows), ideally VMware-basedStrong understanding of modern infrastructure components such as virtualization, backup systems, and networking fundamentalsExperience with Windows developer clients, e.g. Chocolatey for Business, application packaging, scripting.Strong scripting and automation skills in at least one language (e.g. Bash, Python, Go or Java)Experience with DevOps methods and tools, including CI/CD pipelines.Background in software development or strong technical proximity to development to effectively support developer needs.Structured, precise working style with the ability to continuously improve complex platforms.Personal ProfileStrong communication and teamwork skills, including conflict-resolution abilities.Proactive mindset with a high degree of initiative and ownershipSolution-oriented approach and strong sense of responsibilityLanguage SkillsGerman: Good spoken and written skillsEnglish: Good spoken and written skillsAbout the TeamThe Server Engineering department is responsible for the operation, development, and security of the company’s central server platforms. The team provides stable, secure, and highly available infrastructure for developers, internal departments, and business-critical processes, while continuously driving automation, standardization, and technological innovation.
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Zürich, Switzerland
Test Manager
Test Manager – Contract Position - HIRING ASAPStart date: ASAP Duration:  2-year programme Location: 3 days per week in the Zurich office, 2 days per week remote working.Rate: 70 CHF – 110 CHF per hour Key SkillsProduct / Business Knowledge in Structured Products / OTC.E2E product lifecycle knowledgePrior Testing experience is a plus.Prior T24 experience is a plus (not mandatory)
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Geneva, Switzerland
DevOps Engineer
DevOps Engineer – HIRING ASAP Start date: ASAP Duration: 12-month contract Location: Must be based in Switzerland, but fully remote.Rate: 75-90 CHF per hour Summary The end client, a global private bank, is modernizing its eBanking and mobile banking channels. Our client was engaged to replace the previous supplier, enhance key architectural components, and revamp the user interface, all while adhering to a strict timeline. This project aims to deliver a seamless and contemporary banking experience for clients. SkillsStrong communication skillsProactiveSkills: CI / CD tools: Bamboo / ArgoCD / Azure DevOps / AnsibleRuntime: docker / k8s / Linux / Azure GIT: Gitflow, releasing, pull requestsMonitoring: ELK stack (Elasticsearch / Logstash / Kibana / beats)ResponsibilitiesDevLAN Environment related: DevLAN support. Issues with environments / builds / permissions / accesses / applications / deployments.DevOps pipelines Application monitoring configuration and updates (ELK platform / Index templates / Kibana alerts and dashboards).Configuration management of applications (Ansible and infra as code) Container images - update and release base container images DevLAN infra management (Keycloak / Atlassian tools / MongoDB / Gravitee / DNS / Kafka / Hazelcast / Nexus / LDAP / Sonar, etc.)Certificates management LAN related:L2 support for eBanking in PreProd environment. DevOps pipelines Release of eBanking applications in PreProd Azure related (currently less the focus on the project): Azure OpenShift configuration (RBAC / ArgoCD / Deployments / ACR ) Security configuration (Azure vault integration / CIS benchmark / MCSB / SCUBA pipeline) Azure DevOps pipelines configuration (SSDLC) Azure monitoring (configuration of monitoring and alerting system in Azure and in ARO cost management monitoring)
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters