Remote Project Engineer

We at Holycode are currently looking for a Project Engineer with strong skills and proven experience who is ready to dive into the LzLabs project team for a full-time engagement, to join our company of passionate IT professionals.

About LzLabs:

LzLabs is a cutting-edge software company based in Zurich, Switzerland with offices in London, Toronto, Paris and Australia. Since 2011, they have built and refined a unique software product, the Software Defined Mainframe (SDM), which transforms existing IT into a modern computing environment.

With their solution, LzLabs is powering the heart of the enterprise industry. Their software serves as the backbone of critical business tasks, driving the organization forward. As they unlock the value of enterprise IT systems, they are leading their customers in the banking, insurance, retail and automotive industry in a unique way to technology that is fit for the future.

To pursue the modernization journey, they have joined forces with technology partners and system integrators and built a team of 100+ brilliantly different people across the world.

Position Overview:

We are seeking for a skilled Project Engineer with a strong foundation in Linux systems, scripting languages, and automation. The ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving abilities, a knack for improvisation, and a proactive mindset. As a Project Engineer, you are responsible for identifying and implementing software solutions suitable for the modernization of a customer’s enterprise IT landscape. This includes designing technical concepts and migration strategies, using LzLabs’ SDM.

Key Responsibilities:

• Modernize enterprise IT systems into the SDM solution and implement proofs of concept
• Create and manage high performing business critical system environments
• Maintain automation scripts using languages such as shell or Python.
• Identify and troubleshoot complex issues and develop innovative software solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional international teams to implement project requirements effectively
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members and stakeholders
• Assist quality assurance through release cycles in testing new features, enhancements and bug fixes

Must-Have Skills:

• Ability to improvise and adapt to dynamic situations, willingness to learn continuously. Flexible, outside of the box thinking whilst trying different solutions
• Problem-solving mentality with exceptional analytical skills.
• System and Linux engineering skills in combination with an understanding of enterprise software architecture, internet technologies, IT systems and infrastructure
• Customer’s requirements analysis and mainframe migration solution design
• Strong knowledge of at least one scripting language such as shell or Python
• Experience with automation and scripting to streamline processes.
• Eager to learn and dive deep into LzLabs’ product, demonstrating a genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring new environments
• Flair for communication and interest in cross-function collaboration pushing a project forward
• Flexibility to work on-site at the client’s infrastructure

Optional (“Jackpot”) Skills:

• Good understanding of z/OS Mainframe development
• Fluent in German and/or French

What We Are Not Seeking:

• Emphasis on application development skills; this role focuses on system management and automation.
• Candidates who strive for rigid 100% solutions; we encourage adaptability and creativity in problem-solving approaches.

Why you’ll love working here:

• High-growth company in which you can find exciting and trend-setting challenges
• Familial working atmosphere in an open-minded multinational team
• All necessary equipment – up to you to decide what you prefer
• A budget for professional improvement (courses, conferences, books…)
• A budget for multi benefits platform (meal tickets, private medical insurance, private pension, etc)
• Budget for the mastery of the English and German languages
• Skilled and senior co-workers
• Opportunities to learn and grow with us

If you are looking for an environment where you can grow professionally, learn from the best in the field, balance work and life habits and have a pleasant and enthusiastic environment, please submit your CV in English.