Azure Cloud Engineer

Source Technology Limited; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Source Technology Limited is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer for a Zurich-based project. The role focuses on sustaining the Azure Swiss Sovereign Cloud, building Azure infrastructure, and improving cloud automation and IaC practices.

The candidate will work on integration of business applications into Azure, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive operational excellence in a hybrid cloud environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Azure Cloud Engineer or Azure Infrastructure Engineer.
• Strong Azure administration and platform engineering experience.
• Hands-on with Azure Infrastructure, Azure DevOps, Bicep, Ansible, PowerShell and Python.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the stability, security, and healthy operation of the Azure Swiss Sovereign Cloud platform.
• Design, implement, and maintain Azure infrastructure and cloud services.
• Develop and enhance Infrastructure as Code solutions using Bicep.

Skills

Azure cloud engineering

Azure administration

Infrastructure as Code

Cloud automation

Windows & Linux

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Tools

Azure DevOps

Bicep

Ansible

PowerShell

Python

Job description

For our customer, we are seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer for a project in Zurich. This is a 6 month project with a potential extension or permenant transfer.

Project Overview

• Location: Onsite, Zurich, Switzerland
• Contract Duration: August - February 2027, subject to potential extension

This engagement supports the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Azure cloud platforms, including the Swiss Sovereign Cloud environment and regional Azure workloads.

The role focuses on

• Azure cloud platform engineering
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Cloud automation
• Operational excellence
• Cloud operations and platform support
• Integration of business applications into Azure cloud environments

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the stability, security, and healthy operation of the Azure Swiss Sovereign Cloud platform.
• Design, implement, and maintain Azure infrastructure and cloud services.
• Develop and enhance Infrastructure as Code solutions using Bicep.
• Build and improve automation using PowerShell, Python, and Ansible.
• Support cloud operations, monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous service improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to onboard and integrate business applications into Azure.
• Lead assigned technical workstreams independently while contributing as a collaborative team member.
• Promote operational excellence, automation, and cloud engineering best practices.

Required skills & experience

• Proven experience as an Azure Cloud Engineer or Azure Infrastructure Engineer.
• Strong Azure administration and platform engineering experience.
• Hands-on expertise with:
  • Azure Infrastructure
  • Azure DevOps
  • Bicep
  • Ansible
  • PowerShell
  • Python
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and cloud automation.
• Strong understanding of Windows and Linux environments.
• Good knowledge of networking concepts within Azure environments.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud infrastructures.
• Excellent troubleshooting and operational support skills. Certifications The following certifications are highly desirable:
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
  • Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)

Personal Attributes

We're looking for someone who:

• Works well as part of a collaborative engineering team.
• Can independently own and deliver technical initiatives.
• Has excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Brings an agile mindset and continuous improvement approach.
• Is passionate about cloud technologies and emerging innovations.

For more information, please get in touch.

We believe in equal opportunity for all and actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.