AI & Cloud Application Architect

VAT Vakuumventile AG; Gemeinde Haag; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Group is seeking an AI & Cloud Application Architect to shape cloud-based business applications in the SCM department. You will drive cloud solutions, define architectural standards, and help establish a competence center while training the organization on advanced cloud and AI technologies.

You will lead cross-functional workshops, evaluate build vs. buy decisions, and mentor technical specialists to uphold best-in-class standards across the organization.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, data science, math, engineering or physics.
• Extensive Azure cloud development experience; AWS/GCP and Databricks a plus.
• Advanced coding in Python and SQL; experience architecting cloud solutions.
• Expert knowledge in data engineering, data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Proven track record in AI/ML pipelines, preferably in forecasting or SCM.
• Full software development lifecycle mastery (CI/CD, prototyping, deployment).
• Senior cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Define and design architectural standards for scalable cloud solutions (data pipelines, APIs, analytics).
• Oversee SCM AI models and cloud applications performance, driving enhancements.
• Translate complex business needs into technical blueprints with cross-functional teams.
• Lead scouting of emerging AI/cloud technologies to shape long-term stack and vendor strategy.
• Provide technical authority on build vs. buy decisions and architecture best practices.
• Drive SCM digital roadmap implementation and ensure adherence to standards.
• Lead technical activities in the SCM AI hub and mentor technical specialists.

Skills

Python

SQL

AI/ML pipelines

Data engineering

Data pipelines

ETL processes

Cloud architecture

CI/CD

Stakeholder management

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor or Master in CS/data science/math/engineering/physics

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Databricks

Job description

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world\u0027s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation - always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

AI & Cloud Application Architect

Purpose of the role

Join us as a AI & Cloud Application Architect to shape the future of cloud-based business applications in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) department. You\u0027ll drive innovation, help to establish a competence center, and train the organization on advanced cloud and AI solutions. If you\u0027re passionate about technology and its business impact, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Define and design the architectural standards for scalable cloud solutions, including data pipelines, APIs, and analytical tools.
• Oversee the integrity and performance of all SCM AI models and cloud applications, steering continuous enhancements and optimization.
• Steer cross-functional workshops to translate complex business needs into technical blueprints that align with our digital capabilities.
• Lead the scouting of emerging AI/cloud technologies and trends to define the long-term technology stack and vendor strategy.
• Serve as a technical authority on architectural best practices and strategic "build vs. buy" decisions.
• Contribute to driving the implementation of the SCM digital roadmap, ensuring all technical projects follow established architectural standards.
• Lead technical activities in the SCM digital and AI hub, mentoring technical specialists and setting the "best-in-class" standards for the entire organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science, data science, math, engineering, or physics.
• Extensive hands-on cloud development experience in Azure; knowledge of AWS, GCP and Databricks is a plus.
• Advanced coding skills (Python, SQL) and experience architecting complex solutions and software on the cloud.
• Expert knowledge in data engineering, data pipelines, and ETL processes.
• Proven track record in AI/ML pipelines, preferably in forecasting or other supply chain applications.
• Mastery of the full software development lifecycle (CI/CD, design, prototyping, deployment, maintenance, etc.).
• Senior-level experience in cross-functional teamwork, stakeholder management, communication, and presentation..