Cloud Engineer (AI Factory)

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt; Bologna; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Coesia in Bologna seeks a Cloud Engineer to align with Corporate Cloud strategy and transform business goals into scalable AI-ready cloud architectures. You will design, implement and maintain infrastructure, drive cost optimization, and ensure security and compliance across AI workloads, reporting to the IT Cloud Infrastructure Manager.

Join a global, innovation-driven team working across development, operations and business to deliver digital services and AI initiatives, using IaC, Kubernetes,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science/engineering or related field.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical and business challenges.
• Data-driven decision making and continuous learning in a dynamic environment.
• Deep knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management, focused on automation of processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure for AI solutions, including networking, compute, storage, and identity services.
• Build scalable, secure, and observable cloud environments for AI workloads and industrial data.
• Lead cost optimization efforts, ensuring observability and high availability.
• Define and automate cloud environments using Infrastructure-as-Code for consistency and scalable deployment.
• Manage cloud resources for all workloads with emphasis on AI workloads, GPUs, training and inference services.

Skills

AWS Architecture

Azure Architecture

GCP Familiarity

Infrastructure as Code

Kubernetes

DevOps

CI/CD

Security & IAM

Cloud Networking

Observability & Monitoring

Python Automation

FinOps / Cost Optimization

AI/ML Platform & MLOps

Agile / Scrum

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Company

Coesia is a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy, and fully owned.

Coesia's companies are leaders in automation solutions for multiple industries, ranging from automated processing and packaging machinery, testing and vision systems, to digital printing technologies, factory flow solutions and high-performance transmissions.

Our customers include leading players in a wide range of sectors, including Aerospace, Automotive, Consumer and Luxury Goods, Ceramics, Electronics and Semiconductors, Pharma and Healthcare, Energy Storage Systems, Tobacco and next-generation products.

Coesia develops artificial intelligence solutions based on cloud architecture for industrial applications, supported by a dedicated team focused on transforming these technologies into products and services for machines and production lines.

Coesia operates in 34 countries with 21 different companies and employs over 8,000 people as of 2026.

About the Role

The Cloud Engineer is responsible for defining, leading and executing a strategic alignment with the Corporate Cloud strategy. Transform business goals into scalable cloud architectures ready for AI applications, ensuring technology investments support long-term digital technology strategy. Supports business needs, ensuring the success and alignment of the digital services portfolio and AI strategy with Coesia's overall objectives and guidelines, reporting directly to the IT Cloud Infrastructure Manager.

Main responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain the cloud infrastructure required for the development and operation of AI solutions, including networking, compute, storage, and identity services.
• Build the cloud infrastructure on which AI solutions are developed, trained, and deployed into production: scalable, secure, and observable environments designed for AI workloads and industrial data.
• Design and execute a strong program for Optimization & Cost Control ensuring observability and high availability
• Define and automate cloud environments using an Infrastructure-as-Code approach to ensure consistency, scalability, and efficient deployment.
• Manage cloud resources and services dedicated to all workloads with special attention to the AI onces, including GPUs, training and inference services, and vector stores.
• Ensure security, compliance, and data protection in line with the regulatory requirements and enterprise security standards, mitigating risks and maintaining trust.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Acts as a bridge between development, operations, and business teams, enabling seamless integration and faster delivery cycles.
• In coordination with Coesia Digital Product Managers ensure the implementation of the Coesia digital roadmap, supervising and managing the Digital&ICT dedicated team to the company's Digital Services function, including information management systems and software platforms.
• Define the service roll-out plan for Coesia with Digital Product Managers and deliver it to business owners and software project managers for execution.

What You Need to Be Successful

Key Skills

• Bold experience in AWS & Azure Architecture (GCP is plus)
• Experienced in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), Kubernetes / Containers, DevOps & CI/CD
• Competences in Security & IAM, Cloud Networking, Observability & Monitoring
• Experience in infrasdtructure fot Python Automation, FinOps / Cost Optimization, AI/ML Platform & MLOps
• Broad understanding of technical concepts and architectures relevant to digital services.
• Knowledge of Agile project management, familiarity with Scrum.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage stakeholders and facilitate alignment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience, at least 2 years, in managing cloud architecture projects.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical and business challenges.
• Deep knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management, oriented to automation of the processes.
• Ability to work in an international dynamic and constantly evolving environment.
• Data-driven decision approach
• Continuous learning

Join the Team!

Coesia is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fair, merit-based recruitment and assess all candidates exclusively on the basis of their qualifications, skills, experience and suitability for the role.