Senior DevOps Engineer / Cloud Architect (Azure)

freelance.ca; Schlieren; Vor Ort; CHF 120’000 - 160’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer / Cloud Architect to shape the architecture of a new cloud-native trading platform in Zurich. The role involves implementing complex solutions on Microsoft Azure and guiding teams in best practices while navigating security and compliance challenges.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in setting up large-scale Azure cloud data centers.
• Deep expertise in AKS and best practices.
• Strong understanding of networking principles and security compliance.

Aufgaben

• Architect and implement infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Lead transition to Helm/Helm Charts-driven deployment model.
• Coach engineering teams on DevOps pipelines and automation.

Kenntnisse

Azure Cloud Architecture

DevOps concepts

Networking principles

Security compliance

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Fluent in English

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Unix

Python

Jobbeschreibung

For our client in Zurich, we are looking for an experienced, and motivated Senior DevOps Engineer / Cloud Architect (Azure).

Our client is looking for a skilled and proactive Senior DevOps Engineer / Cloud Architect (Azure) to help shape the architecture of a new, cloud-native trading platform. The role involves addressing key challenges such as security, red zone integration, NSG rules, and ingress strategies, while also evaluating potential WMPC connectivity.

They are seeking a strong communicator with the drive to challenge the status quo and push solutions forward in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Tasks :

• Architect and implement complex infrastructure solutions onMicrosoft Azure, with a focus onAKS,DMZ,firewall policies, andSwiss region-specific restrictions
• Lead the transition ofIstio-based service meshto a modern,Helm / Helm Charts-driven deployment model
• Review and challenge existingInfrastructure-as-Code (IaC)implementations usingTerraform, ensuring compliance, scalability, and best practices
• Provide architectural guidance onnetworking,firewall rules, andcommunication flowsbetweenon-premises systemsandAzure public cloud
• Act as aDevSecOps consultant, advising on secure deployment patterns, group policies, and governance
• Coach and mentor engineering teams, offering senior-level consultancy onVMs,policies,DevOps pipelines, andautomation

Requirements :

• Proven experience in setting up large-scale Azure cloud data centers
• Deep expertise inAzure Cloud ArchitectureandAKS best practices
• Strong understanding ofDMZ,Service Mesh (Istio), andTerraform
• Solid grasp ofDevOps conceptsand ability to reviewInfrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Ability to critically assess and improve current architecture and implementation
• Experience withUnix,Shell scripting,Ansible, andPython
• Strong understanding ofnetworking principles,security compliance, andcloud governance
• Ability toreview code,challenge architectural decisions, anddrive improvements
• Fluent in English (spoken and written), German is a plus