Manager / Senior Manager - Cloud Architect

PricewaterhouseCoopers Schweiz; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 130.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PwC Switzerland is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to lead design and implementation of end-to-end cloud architectures across multiple industries. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, shape cloud strategy, and drive innovative solutions including AI services.

The role requires strong Azure expertise, Azure Landing Zones, and certification, with willingness to travel within Switzerland and occasionally internationally.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of cloud architecture, cloud engineering, or platform solutions; consulting a plus.
• Proven track record delivering end-to-end cloud architecture or solutions.

Aufgaben

• Lead and collaborate with a dynamic team on cloud transformation projects for senior stakeholders.
• Design and implement end-to-end cloud architectures with AI/GenAI, data & analytics, and event-driven patterns.
• Define operating models, landing zones, reference architectures, and governance across cloud programs.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to facilitate stakeholder decisions.
• Support business development through proposals and thought leadership.

Kenntnisse

Azure

Azure Landing Zones

AKS

Azure Networking

Entra ID

Azure OpenAI

AWS

Google Cloud

Cloud architecture

Problem solving

Communication

Willing to travel

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Master's degree (advantageous)

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Jobbeschreibung

Your Impact

• Lead and collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-impact cloud transformation projects and engage with senior stakeholders from prestigious clients in industries such as Technology, Financial Services, Retail & Consumer, Healthcare, and Government Services.

• Enable clients to achieve digital innovation by designing and implementing comprehensive, end-to-end cloud architectures that incorporate the latest technological advancements, including AI/GenAI platforms, data & analytics, event-driven architectures, containerisation (Kubernetes), and Infrastructure-as-Code.

• Lead and support the architectural design and implementation of cloud solutions, ensuring scalability, security, resilience, compliance, cost- efficiency and sustainability.

• Define and evolve target operating models, cloud landing zones, and reference architectures, and establish architecture governance and best practices across enterprise-wide cloud programmes.

• Communicate complex architectural concepts and technical information effectively to facilitate stakeholder decision-making.

• Challenge the status quo, proactively seek necessary information, comprehend the challenges presented, and communicate ideas clearly to senior stakeholders.

• Contribute to business development activities, including proposals, client pitches, thought leadership, and the growth of the Cloud practice within PwC Switzerland and across the global network.

• Apply and continually expand knowledge of best practices in cloud-native technology, cloud architecture, engineering methodologies, and consulting strategies.

Your Skill Set

• Hold a degree (bachelor / master / diploma) in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related discipline.

• Possess 5+ years of work experience focusing on cloud architecture, cloud engineering, or platform solutions. Consulting experience is advantageous.

• Demonstrate a proven track record in designing, implementing, and delivering complex, end-to-end cloud architecture or solutions for internal or external clients. Detail-oriented, strong problem-solving abilities, and proficient in technology.

• Strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure is a must, including designing and implementing Azure Landing Zones (Cloud Adoption Framework), AKS, Azure Networking, Entra ID, and AI services such as Azure OpenAI. Additional experience with AWS and/or Google Cloud is considered a plus.

• Certified in cloud architecture for one or more platforms, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional), or Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect. Additional certifications (e.g. TOGAF, CKA, security or AI specialisations) are a plus.

• Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills, proactive and enthusiastic about delivering value to clients.

• You are fluent in English (German is a big plus) and are willing to travel within Switzerland, and occasionally also internationally

About PwC

At PwC Switzerland, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We're part of a tech-forward, people-empowered network and help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum across audit, assurance, tax, legal, workforce, deals and consulting.