Zürich
Cloud System Engineer 100%
- 21 October 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
About the job
responsible | versatile | system-relevant
Office for Informatics
100%
immediate start
Cloud System Engineer
Our cloud platform is growing rapidly: With increasing Azure, Power Platform, and automation projects, we are looking for you as a Cloud System Engineer to further develop, automate, and operate our Microsoft Azure environment with high availability.
Your tasks:
- Development and operation of our Microsoft Azure cloud platform (IaaS/PaaS) – sustainable and stable
- Support of cloud onboardings and migrations into the Azure environment with a focus on the Power Platform
- Design of Azure solution architectures and active support in their implementation within the ICT landscape
- Automation and optimisation of installation, transition, and operational processes (e.g. using scripting)
- Handling of 2nd- and 3rd-level incidents as well as participation in incident, problem, and change management (ITSM)
- Ensuring stable operation including execution of recovery and restart procedures for Azure services
- Review and integration of cloud data and application solutions in compliance with security and platform requirements
- Support in DR/BCM measures as well as provider reviews
- Close collaboration with engineers, architects, and specialist departments from various divisions and directorates
Your profile:
- Higher education degree in computer science or equivalent training
- Several years of professional experience in cloud engineering and operations (ideally with experience in the Power Platform)
- Very good knowledge of Microsoft Azure (IaaS/PaaS); basic knowledge of AWS or Google Cloud is an advantage
- Experience in operations (monitoring, stability, security) as well as in architecture design and ITSM processes
- Confident use of DevOps methods and scripting/automation in development (e.g. Bicep)
- Advantageous: Microsoft certifications in the Azure area
- Very good German and English skills
- Willingness to participate in on-call duties
Your contact
For technical questions, Patrick is available. For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Julia.
Patrick Gehrig
IT Specialist mbA
+41 43 258 84 82
IT Specialist mbA
+41 43 258 84 82
Julia Ernst
Recruiting Partner
+41 43 259 35 19
Recruiting Partner
+41 43 259 35 19
Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About us
The Office for Informatics (AFI) is the IT competence centre of the Canton of Zurich. It provides comprehensive services in the area of central IT infrastructure and canton-wide applications for directorates, authorities, judiciary, and independent institutions. Commissioned with implementing the new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategy, the Office for Informatics accompanies and supports the Canton of Zurich into the digital world.
About 1200 people work in the Finance Directorate at four locations in Zurich. We manage the dossiers of finance, taxes, personnel, procurement, and IT. Those who work with us shape the canton – versatile, responsible, and with impact beyond their own area of responsibility.
About 1200 people work in the Finance Directorate at four locations in Zurich. We manage the dossiers of finance, taxes, personnel, procurement, and IT. Those who work with us shape the canton – versatile, responsible, and with impact beyond their own area of responsibility.
We offer:
Lunch voucher
Fair salaries
Scope for creativity
Mobile working / home office
Workplace near the station
Flexible working time models
Your application process
Pre-selection
Initial online interview
Online assessment
Second interview on site (including case study and team introduction)
Final decision