Manager / Senior Manager - Cloud Architect

PwC Switzerland; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PwC Switzerland seeks a Manager/Senior Manager - Cloud Architect to lead dynamic cloud transformation projects and engage senior stakeholders across industries including Technology, Financial Services, Retail & Consumer, Healthcare and Government Services.

You will design end-to-end cloud architectures leveraging AI/GenAI, data analytics, event-driven patterns, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure-as-Code while ensuring security, scalability, and cost efficiency.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor or Master in computer science, information technology, engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, cloud engineering, or platform solutions.
• Track record delivering end-to-end cloud architecture for clients.
• Hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure and related services; experience with multi-cloud is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead and collaborate with a team to delivery cloud transformation projects.
• Engage with senior stakeholders from prestigious clients across various industries.
• Design and implement end-to-end cloud architectures with AI/GenAI, data & analytics, and IaC.
• Define target operating models, landing zones, and reference architectures; establish governance.

Kenntnisse

Cloud architecture

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Ausbildung

Bachelor/Master in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Azure Landing Zones (CAF)

AKS

Azure Networking

Entra ID

Azure OpenAI

AWS / Google Cloud

TOGAF / security or AI certs

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Manager / Senior Manager - Cloud Architect

• 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.
  

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.

Manager / Senior Manager - Cloud Architect

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.

Your Contact

Any questions? We are happy to help.

Patricia Santos
Recruitment Team
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