FIS is the governing body for international skiing and snowboarding, founded in 1924 during the first Olympic
Games in Chamonix, France. Recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International
Paralympic Committee (IPC), FIS manages the Olympic disciplines of Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Ski
Jumping, Nordic Combined, Freestyle Skiing, Snowboarding and Para Snowsports, including setting theinternational competition rules. Through its 140 member nations, more than 7’000 FIS ski and snowboard
competitions are staged annually.

We are looking for aInformation Technology (IT) Specialist/Developer, 100%with immediate effect or by arrangement
Are you a passionate snow sports enthusiast with a strong IT skillset? We invite you to consider an exciting
opportunity to join the IT team at the FIS headquarters, where you can leverage your technical expertise within thedynamic world of international sports.
The Position:• Development & Maintenance: Develop and maintain websites, web services, and databases for the FIS
organization. Provide support for ongoing software development and maintenance projects within the IT team.
Document software, data formats, and interfaces for clarity and knowledge transfer.
• Technical Support: Deliver IT support to FIS staff along with its committees and partners. Troubleshoot andresolve various IT issues related to computers, servers, and peripherals.
• Data Management & Security: Implement and maintain data protection and data security measures.
• Collaboration & Communication: Manage Microsoft 365 services to promote collaboration and efficiency
among FIS staff. Communicate effectively with staff and stakeholders, including providing updates on projects
and IT-related matters.
• Sport Support: Assist with FIS qualification and homologation processes for Olympic, Youth Olympic, andParalympic events (if applicable). Participate in various FIS projects beyond the core IT functions listed above.
The specific nature of these projects will vary.
Your Technical Skillset:• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (EFZ) or a higher degree in a related field.
• Programming Languages:
o Proven experience in PHP, with frameworks like Laravel or Symfony, preferred; experience in othermodern backend languages also considered. Experience with MVC and RESTful design is beneficial.
o Strong understanding of front-end development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with experience inat least one modern frontend framework.
o Database design using SQL, such as MySQL.
o Familiarity with data exchange formats such as XML and JSON.
• System Administration:o Experience with administering Microsoft 365 services, including user management, security, andconfigurations.
o Linux server administration and Windows desktop support.
• Version Control: Proficiency in using Git for version control and collaboration.
• Cloud Technologies: Knowledge of Docker and experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud
Platform (GCP) is a significant advantage.
• Hardware and Networking: Good knowledge of computer hardware components, network protocols, andtroubleshooting techniques.
Your Professional Aptitude:• Experience: Approximately 3 years of relevant work experience in a computer related science field.
• Languages: Business fluency in English for effective communication. German language proficiency is a plus,and fluency in other languages is considered an advantage.
• Work Ethic: Possesses strong adaptability, stress management, and independence with the ability to work
effectively under pressure and meet deadlines with minimal supervision; consistently reliable and efficient inprioritizing tasks for high productivity, complemented by excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
Do you want to contribute to the success of FIS and become a part of our team in the IT Department? Pease send
your application and CV to Mr. Daniel Defago: it@fis-ski.com.