Cloud Engineer
Posted: 5 hours ago
Job Description
Senior Cloud Platform Engineer (80–100%) – Zurich or HybridMy client is an innovative technology company at the forefront of developing medical and scientific solutions that make a real impact on global health. They are seeking a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to design, build, and maintain a robust global Cloud Platform infrastructure. This role combines technical excellence with purpose-driven innovation, enabling better access to life-changing health technologies worldwide.What You’ll DoDesign, develop, and deliver scalable platform infrastructure services across global environmentsManage software release cycles including bug fixes, security patches, and upgradesEvaluate and implement new tools, frameworks, and cloud services to enhance platform capabilitiesSupport Verification & Validation (V&V) activities and production escalationsDrive cost efficiency through optimized use of cloud services, licensing, and open-source solutionsEnsure compliance with security and regulatory requirementsDevelop and improve automation processes using DevOps and GitOps practicesCollaborate with Cloud Operations to implement governance strategies covering secure access, auditing, backup, and data residencyContribute to internal and external audits and continuous improvement initiativesWhat You BringBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field5+ years of experience in:Cloud infrastructure design (networking, automation, provisioning, access controls)Cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCPDevOps tools (Azure DevOps, GitLab, GitHub Actions) and GitOps tools (Argo CD, Kustomize)Kubernetes technologies, service mesh (Istio), and containerized architecturesScripting languages such as PowerShell or Bash3+ years of experience in:Software development (C#, Java, Go, Python, or JavaScript)Infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible, Vagrant)Application security and monitoring tools (Trivy, Snyk, DataDog, Grafana, ELK, Jaeger)Application integration (RabbitMQ, Kafka, JMS, Azure Service Bus)Code management and CI/CD best practicesStrong analytical mindset and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and collaboration abilitiesFluent in English; other languages are an advantageWhat’s on OfferCompetitive salary and strong social benefitsFlexible working hours and hybrid work optionsSupportive, diverse, and inclusive company cultureModern technology stack and collaborative team environmentComprehensive onboarding and professional growth opportunities
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