Senior Application Manager

Bern, Switzerland | 80-100% |

The contribution you can make

• Ensure the operational stability of applications through monitoring of events and system status, as well as the analysis and resolution of problems using monitoring, logging, and observability solutions
• Perform database analysis and evaluations via SQL, as well as support error analysis
• Configure, optimize, maintain, and supervise application monitoring
• Manage third-level support, including root cause identification and problem resolution
• Work in a cross-functional DevOps team and coordinate activities with platform managers, Change Management, development, and other stakeholders
• Optimization of existing operational and support processes, among other things through artificial intelligence-based tools and automation

What distinguishes you

• University degree in computer science, business informatics, or equivalent technical training
• Several years of experience in Application Management, in DevOps, or in IT management of key applications
• In-depth knowledge of Linux, Container, and OpenShift platforms
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, GitOps, and automated Deployment
• Basic knowledge of Java Spring/EE applications and technical failure analysis constitute an advantage
• Excellent knowledge of one official language, good knowledge of a second official language and English

In summary

The Labor Directorate of SECO is part of the Confederation's competence center for major issues relating to labor market policy, placement, unemployment insurance, and labor market statistics. The Unemployment Insurance (AD) IT sector is responsible for the digitalization of operational processes and the functioning of management applications related to the unemployment fund and the public placement service (SPC) for job seekers, as well as related professional reintegration measures into the labor market.

We are recruiting for COLSTA, a fundamental enterprise application within our DevOps teams. Working closely with the specialist and development sectors, the successful candidate ensures stable operation and actively contributes to development.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We strive for the successful Swiss model and work for the well-being of the population.
• Experiencing diversity The implementation of equal opportunities allows us to best express our skills and consider different points of view.
• Fit in the workplace We provide support and advice to our employees on the topic of physical and mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/it/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is the Confederation's competence center for all matters relating to economic and labor policy and is integrated into the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (DEFR). SECO works to open free access to goods, services, and investments to all markets. SECO's commitment to fighting poverty is implemented within the framework of economic development cooperation. SECO defines economic and trade policy measures to the benefit of developing countries, Eastern European and Central Asian countries, as well as new member states of the European Union (EU).

Complementary information

Please apply via our application management system (complete dossier with motivation letter, CV, work certificates, and diplomas). To this end, click on <<Apply>>.

Questions about the workplace

Ivo Lüdi
+41 58 46 03641