Location
: Zürich
Work mode
: Hybrid
Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer with expert knowledge of Microsoft Azure to design, build, and operate secure enterprise cloud platforms. This role focuses on Azure operations, including API management, event streaming, and multi-cloud integration. You will be responsible for ensuring scalability, security, and governance of Azure-based environments, while enabling seamless integration with on-premise and other cloud platforms. As an expert, you will also provide guidance, training, and knowledge building to support the organisation's cloud strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Build, configure, and operate Azure-based cloud platforms in enterprise environments
* Integrate Azure with on-premise and multi-cloud environments, ensuring interoperability and security
* Administer and monitor Azure platforms, ensuring high availability and performance
* Configure and manage Azure API Management, including enterprise configurations and self-hosted gateways
* Design and implement identity and access management (IAM) practices within Azure environments
* Implement and operate event mesh solutions with Azure Event Hub (Kafka protocol)
* Continuously improve infrastructure scalability, security, and governance practices
* Develop and share knowledge, best practices, and training materials to support cloud adoption and maturity
* Stay current with Azure innovations and ensure compliance with enterprise standards and policies
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
* German skills required at C1 (professional fluency)
* English skills required at B1 for technical aspects
* Extensive hands-on experience in Azure platform administration, monitoring, and operations
* Proven expertise in designing and managing multi-cloud and hybrid (on-premise + cloud) integrations
* Strong knowledge of Azure API Management, including enterprise configuration and self-hosted gateways
* Practical experience in Azure identity and access management (IAM)
* Expertise in event streaming with Azure Event Hub, including Kafka protocol integration
* Deep understanding of infrastructure security, scalability, and governance best practices
* Ability to deliver knowledge transfer and build internal capabilities around Azure cloud engineering
* Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g. Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly desirable