Associate / Senior Associate - Cloud Engineer
At a glance
Senior Cloud role at PwC. Zürich · full-time.
Pay not stated Cloud salary
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What you'll do
- Shape cloud solutions around client needs, then build and deliver them in transformation projects
- Design and implement cloud foundations that are secure, resilient and able to scale
- Build end-to-end engineering work, including infrastructure as code, integrations, delivery pipelines and automation
- Help clients establish landing zones, DevSecOps practices and platform engineering to expand cloud adoption
- Keep current with cloud engineering methods and share useful practices with your team
What you bring
- A degree in computer science, IT, engineering or a related discipline
- Work experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure, DevOps or system architecture, including relevant project or thesis work
- Hands-on experience and certification in a major cloud platform, with Azure preferred
- Practical use of infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD tools and scripting or programming languages
- Fluent English and willingness to travel within Switzerland and occasionally abroad
Who this fits
This role suits a cloud engineer who combines hands-on delivery with client-facing problem solving and clear communication. German is a strong advantage. Travel within Switzerland and occasional international travel are part of the role.
From the employer
Line of Service
AdvisoryIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
Data, Analytics & AIManagement Level
ManagerJob Description & Summary
Your impact
- Collaborate with a high-impact team to deliver cloud transformation projects and engage with stakeholders from IT, engineering, and business at renowned clients across various industries such as Technology, Financial Services, Retail & Consumer, Healthcare, and Government Services.
- Enable clients to leverage cloud technologies by proposing and developing the most suitable cloud-based solutions tailored to clients’ needs.
- Drive digitization initiatives by designing and implementing scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructures and solutions. Engage in projects involving the hands-on technical development of end-to-end cloud engineering, Infrastructure-as-Code, integrations, CI/CD pipelines, and automation processes.
- Contribute to the implementation of cloud landing zones, DevSecOps practices, and platform engineering initiatives that accelerate client adoption of the cloud at scale.
- Challenge the status quo, procure necessary information, and devise creative and efficient solutions.
- Apply and continuously update your knowledge on best practices in cloud technology (DevOps, SRE, Platform Engineering), engineering methodologies, consulting strategies, and actively share knowledge within the team.
Your skill set
- Hold a degree (bachelor / master / diploma) in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related discipline.
- Possess work experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure management, DevOps, or system architecture (including relevant project work or thesis).
- Hands-on experience and certified in one or more major cloud platforms– Microsoft Azure is preferred, while experience with AWS or Google Cloud is also valuable.
- Practical experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g. Terraform, Bicep, ARM), CI/CD tooling (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab), and scripting/programming languages (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Bash).
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes / AKS), cloud networking, identity (Entra ID), and cloud security fundamentals.
- Exposure to Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), Well-Architected Framework (WAF) is a plus.
- Interest in adjacent topics such as AI/GenAI on cloud, FinOps, or data platforms is welcome.
- Detail-oriented, strong problem-solving abilities, with excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills. Proactive and enthusiastic about fostering value and innovation for clients.
- You are fluent in English (German is a big plus) and are willing to travel within Switzerland, and occasionally also internationally.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Algorithm Development, Alteryx (Automation Platform), Analytical Thinking, Analytic Research, Big Data, Business Data Analytics, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Conducting Research, Creativity, Customer Analysis, Customer Needs Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Collection, Data-Driven Insights, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Data Mining, Data Modeling {+ 43 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Government Clearance Required?
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