Job Description

Location

Zurich

Sector:

Finance & Banking

Job type:

Permanent

Salary/Rate:

Up to 130,000 CHF

Contact:

Danielle Rumsey

Contact email:

drumsey@skillfindergroup.com

Job ref:

19479DXR

Consultant:

Danielle Rumsey
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Senior Cloud Platform Engineer (80-100%) - Zurich or Hybrid

My 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.
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What You'll Do

Design, develop, and deliver scalable platform infrastructure services across global environments Manage software release cycles including bug fixes, security patches, and upgrades Evaluate and implement new tools, frameworks, and cloud services to enhance platform capabilities Support Verification & Validation (V&V) activities and production escalations Drive cost efficiency through optimized use of cloud services, licensing, and open-source solutions Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements Develop and improve automation processes using DevOps and GitOps practices Collaborate with Cloud Operations to implement governance strategies covering secure access, auditing, backup, and data residency Contribute to internal and external audits and continuous improvement initiatives
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What You Bring

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field 5+ years of experience in: + Cloud infrastructure design (networking, automation, provisioning, access controls)
+ Cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
+ DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, GitLab, GitHub Actions) and GitOps tools (Argo CD, Kustomize)
+ Kubernetes technologies, service mesh (Istio), and containerized architectures
+ Scripting languages such as PowerShell or Bash
3+ 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 practices
Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and collaboration abilities Fluent in English; other languages are an advantage
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What's on Offer

Competitive salary and strong social benefits Flexible working hours and hybrid work options Supportive, diverse, and inclusive company culture Modern technology stack and collaborative team environment * Comprehensive onboarding and professional growth opportunities