Associate / Senior Associate - Cloud Engineer

PwC Zurich; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Zurich is seeking a cloud engineering professional to join a high-impact team delivering cloud transformation projects for renowned clients across various industries. You will collaborate with IT, engineering, and business stakeholders to design and implement scalable cloud infrastructures using IaC, CI/CD, and automation.

The role requires hands-on work with major cloud platforms (Azure preferred), containerization with Docker/Kubernetes, and security-focused practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related field.
• Experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure management, DevOps, or system architecture.
• Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms, with Azure preferred; AWS or Google Cloud valued.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM) and CI/CD tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud networking, identity (Entra ID), and cloud security fundamentals.
• Willingness to travel within Switzerland; German language skills are a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders from IT, engineering, and business to deliver cloud transformation projects.
• Design and implement scalable, secure cloud infrastructures and IaC solutions.
• Hands-on development of end-to-end cloud engineering, CI/CD pipelines, and automation.
• Develop cloud landing zones and adopt DevSecOps practices to accelerate client adoption.
• Share knowledge and stay updated on DevOps, SRE, and Platform Engineering best practices.

Skills

Cloud engineering

Infrastructure management

DevOps

System architecture

Scripting languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Docker

Kubernetes

AKS

Entra ID

CAF

Well-Architected Framework

Job description

Your Impact

• Collaborate with a high-impact team to deliver cloud transformation projects and engage with stakeholders from IT, engineering, and business at renowned clients across various industries such as Technology, Financial Services, Retail & Consumer, Healthcare, and Government Services.
• Enable clients to leverage cloud technologies by proposing and developing the most suitable cloud-based solutions tailored to clients' needs.
• Drive digitization initiatives by designing and implementing scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructures and solutions.
• Engage in projects involving the hands-on technical development of end-to-end cloud engineering, Infrastructure-as-Code, integrations, CI/CD pipelines, and automation processes.
• Contribute to the implementation of cloud landing zones, DevSecOps practices, and platform engineering initiatives that accelerate client adoption of the cloud at scale.
• Challenge the status quo, procure necessary information, and devise creative and efficient solutions.
• Apply and continuously update your knowledge on best practices in cloud technology (DevOps, SRE, Platform Engineering), engineering methodologies, consulting strategies, and actively share knowledge within the team.

Your Skill Set

• Hold a degree (bachelor / master / diploma) in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Possess work experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure management, DevOps, or system architecture (including relevant project work or thesis).
• Hands-on experience and certified in one or more major cloud platforms- Microsoft Azure is preferred, while experience with AWS or Google Cloud is also valuable.
• Practical experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g. Terraform, Bicep, ARM), CI/CD tooling (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab), and scripting/programming languages (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes / AKS), cloud networking, identity (Entra ID), and cloud security fundamentals.
• Exposure to Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), Well-Architected Framework (WAF) is a plus.
• Interest in adjacent topics such as AI/GenAI on cloud, FinOps, or data platforms is welcome.
• Detail-oriented, strong problem-solving abilities, with excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills. Proactive and enthusiastic about fostering value and innovation for clients.
• You are fluent in English (German is a big plus) and are willing to travel within Switzerland, and occasionally also internationally.

Any questions? We are happy to help.