Manager / Senior Manager - Cloud Architect

PwC Zurich; Zürich; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Zurich is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to lead and deliver end-to-end cloud transformation programs across industries, collaborating with senior stakeholders and prestigious clients. You will design scalable, secure cloud solutions using Azure, AKS, and AI services, while guiding governance, reference architectures, and operating models.

The role requires 5+ years in cloud architecture/engineering, strong Kubernetes and AI tech skills, and excellent communication in English (German

Qualifications

• Hold a degree (bachelor / master / diploma) in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of work experience focusing on cloud architecture, cloud engineering, or platform solutions.
• Proven track record in designing, implementing, and delivering complex, end-to-end cloud architecture or solutions for internal or external clients.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Azure Landing Zones (Cloud Adoption Framework), AKS, Azure Networking, Entra ID, and AI services such as Azure OpenAI.
• Experience with AWS and/or Google Cloud is a plus.
• Certifications in cloud architecture (e.g. Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect) and additional certifications (TOGAF, CKA, security or AI specialisations) are a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills, proactive and enthusiastic about delivering value to clients.
• Fluency in English (German is a big plus) and willingness to travel within Switzerland, and occasionally internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-impact cloud transformation projects and engage with senior stakeholders from prestigious clients.
• Design and implement end-to-end cloud architectures with the latest technologies, including AI/GenAI platforms, data & analytics, event-driven architectures, containerisation (Kubernetes), and Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Lead 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, reference architectures, and establish architecture governance and best practices.
• Communicate complex architectural concepts effectively to facilitate stakeholder decision-making.
• Challenge the status quo, gather necessary information, and clearly communicate ideas to senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposals, client pitches, thought leadership, and 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.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Azure

Kubernetes

OpenAI / AI services

Stakeholder communication

English fluency

German language knowledge

Education

Bachelor/Master in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

Azure Landing Zones

AKS

Azure Networking

Entra ID

Azure OpenAI

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

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.

Any questions? We are happy to help.