Job Description: Cloud Engineer (Azure)
Location:
Zurich, Switzerland (Hybrid)
Experience:
3+ years
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer (Azure) to join a high-performing engineering team that works on modern cloud platforms. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimise Azure-based infrastructure and services that support scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud solutions. You will collaborate closely with global engineering, platform, and DevOps teams in an agile environment.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, deploy, and maintain Azure cloud services aligned with business and platform requirements
Manage and optimise Azure infrastructure with a focus on
performance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency
Implement cloud
security controls and compliance standards
following best practices
Work with
Azure API Management
and API gateway solutions to design, deploy, and monitor APIs
Build and manage containerised workloads using
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Implement
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
using Terraform and/or Ansible (REX)
Support and enhance
CI/CD pipelines
and DevOps workflows
Automate operational tasks using scripting languages such as
PowerShell, Python, and Shell
Monitor cloud environments using observability tools and proactively identify optimisation opportunities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cloud solutions into the wider IT ecosystem
Stay up to date with emerging cloud technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Required Skills \& Experience
3+ years of hands-on experience in a
Cloud Engineer / Azure Engineer / DevOps
role
Strong practical experience with
Microsoft Azure
services
Experience with:
Azure API Management (APIM)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Functions and Event Hub
Solid understanding of
cloud security, networking concepts, and best practices
Hands-on experience with
Terraform and/or Ansible (REX)
Working knowledge of
CI/CD pipelines
, version control, and DevOps principles
Proficiency in
PowerShell, Python, and Unix/Linux shell scripting
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, agile, and global team environment
Nice to Have
Exposure to
AI/ML platforms or cloud-based AI solutions
Experience in large-scale enterprise or regulated environments
Azure certifications such as:
Azure DevOps Engineer
Azure Administrator / Architect (or equivalent)
What’s Offered
Hybrid working model in Zurich
Opportunity to work on modern cloud and AI-enabled platforms
Collaborative, international, and agile work environment
Long-term growth and learning opportunities in cloud engineering