The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2300 people.

For the Control System Infrastructure and Services Group of the Controls Section in the Center for Accelerator Science and Engineering, we are looking for a

Senior Python Engineer 80-100% (Index-Nr. 8213-19879)

Your tasks

  • Develop REST APIs and web-based frontends for large‑scale system deployment and configuration 
  • Build tools to automate software and hardware provisioning 
  • Design and implement monitoring solutions Architect and maintain CI/CD pipelines 
  • Contribute to shaping and advancing the next-generation infrastructure platform at PSI

Your profile

  • Degree in Computer Science or a related field, with several years of relevant work experience 
  • Strong experience with Python and with monitoring, deployment, and automation tools 
  • Experience with web technologies (REST, React) 
  • Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and technical support 
  • Self-motivated team player with strong communication, diagnostic, and interpersonal skills

We offer

Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.

For further information, please contact Andrej Babic, phone +41 56 310 25 67.

Please submit your application online for the position as a Senior Python Engineer 80-100% (Index-Nr. 8213-19879).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Mikela Szolansky, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland