Cloud Engineer / Azure Administrator
STAFFVIRTUAL
AzureCloudSQLVault
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
AzureCloudVault
About the role
- Design, propose, and document Azure-based Data & GenAI architectures, including integration patterns (APIs, data flows), security controls, and operational models.
- Build prototypes/PoCs (RAG pipelines, Document Intelligence flows) and support productionization with client/cloud teams.
- Lead/participate in security & compliance processes (threat modeling, data protection considerations, access patterns), and steer architecture board and procurement discussions.
- Collaborate on delivery: plan work, review code/infra, guide engineers, and ensure solutions are reliable, observable, and cost-aware.
- Run client workshops to refine requirements, align stakeholders, and drive adoption; work with clients on-site in Zurich as needed.
Requirements
- Strong, hands-on Azure experience (AI/Data/Infra) including Azure OpenAI & AI Services, Document Intelligence, Azure Functions, App Services/AKS, Storage, Key Vault, monitoring.
- Experience with GenAI use cases (RAG, document understanding, assistants) or motivated and able to ramp up fast beyond infra work.
- Ability to create end-to-end solution designs and architecture diagrams; translate business needs into pragmatic technical proposals.
- Experience navigating security, compliance, and procurement in regulated environments; comfortable leading approvals and speaking with architects, security officers, and risk.
- Hands-on: able to prototype/implement yourself or guide an engineering team to production.
- Strong client-facing skills: clear communication (business & technical) and stakeholder management.
- Fluent in German and English.
- Open to part-time client on-site work in Zurich.
- Experience in financial services or similar regulated environments.
