Cloud & Platform Architect, 80–100% (m/f/d)
Swiss Life AG
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:16 August 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Shape the strategic development of our Cloud and platform landscape! Join us for a dynamic work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Lead the evolution of infrastructure architecture aligned with strategies.
- Coordinate the implementation of new project requirements effectively.
- Oversee Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery concepts and execution.
Skills
- Experience as a Systems or DevOps Engineer transitioning to Cloud or Infrastructure Architect.
- Proficient in Public Cloud (Microsoft Azure) and security requirements.
- Strong communication skills in German (C2) and English (B2).
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Do you want to actively shape the strategic development of our cloud and platform landscape? In this central staff function, you will take responsibility for the infrastructure architecture, represent the Cloud & Platform department in the Enterprise Architecture Board, and ensure the implementation of company-wide requirements in the areas of availability, recoverability, and lifecycle management. You navigate confidently between architecture, operations, and projects, making a crucial contribution to the future viability of our IT landscape.
Your area of responsibility
- Responsible for the further development of the infrastructure architecture, taking into account corporate strategy, technological trends, and regulatory requirements
- Technical leadership of the implementation of new requirements within the framework of projects and strategic initiatives
- You coordinate and develop the Infrastructure Lifecycle Management (ILM) within the department
- You represent the Cloud & Platform department in the company-wide Enterprise Architecture Board
- You are responsible for Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR) concepts and their implementation
Your strengths
- Systems or DevOps engineer with proven experience and development into a cloud or infrastructure architect in complex IT environments
- Solid know-how in the areas of public cloud (Microsoft Azure), workplace & collaboration (M365), network & security, and IAM
- High communication skills in German (C2) and English (B2) as well as the ability to present complex content understandably
- Strong understanding of security, availability, and recovery requirements in the cloud
- Ability to effectively mediate between strategic architecture and operational operations
- Market-oriented base salary
- Bonus depending on company success and personal performance
- Between 25 and 30 vacation days
- Recognition of service anniversaries every five years
- Flexible working hours
- Mobile office
- Time-out models
- Flexible working models 58+
- Internal training offerings
- Support for external training and further education
About Swiss Life
With our individual pension and financial advice, we accompany people in all walks of life in preparing for their financial future and support them in shaping their lives in a financially self-determined manner.
