Platforms and Infrastructure Architect

• 02 October 2026
• 80 - 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Neuchâtel

Neuchâtel, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100%

What you can contribute

• Define the target architecture of the OFS infrastructures and platforms
• Develop the OFS hybrid operating model
• Define operating and industrialization standards
• Guarantee reliability, security, and resilience
• Manage the lifecycle of technologies and platforms
• Evaluate and validate technical solutions related to OFS platforms and other infrastructures

What makes you unique

• University degree (Bachelor or Master) in computer science, systems engineering, or an equivalent field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in information systems architecture, cloud platforms, and containerized platforms
• Solid expertise in modern infrastructure architecture (containerized platforms e.g.: RHOS, cloud e.g.: Azure, etc.) and traditional infrastructures
• Excellent ability to define a target architecture, guiding principles, and technological roadmaps.
• Experience in defining operating standards, procedures, and reference models.
• Ability to design and implement resilient architectures and to define availability and continuity requirements.
• Clear and effective communication with other experts, management, and business application or project managers
• Active knowledge of two official languages and very good knowledge of English

In a few words

You are comfortable in complex environments and like to build robust foundations. You have a taste for modernization and are able to unite traditional techniques and advanced cloud technologies. You are motivated by the idea of defining a modern and resilient architecture, driving the transformation towards a hybrid operating model, and contributing to secure, industrialized, and sustainable platforms for the OFS.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and to the well-being of the population.
• Diversity in everyday life We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of view.
• Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health.

All benefits

Statistics matter. For you too.

The Federal Statistical Office (OFS) is the competence center for public statistics and the main actor in the Swiss data ecosystem. It produces statistical information, works towards data harmonization through national data management, and develops processes derived from data science to evolve data interpretation. The OFS thus contributes to the formation of public opinion and makes an important contribution to modern democratic governance.

Additional information

Questions about the position

Katia Mazzolari Head of Section +41 58 46 72496

Questions about the application

Maizi Borges Monteiro Personel Service Manager