Cloud Engineer

About Swisslog

Swisslog is shaping the future of intralogistics. As part of the KUKA Group, we are the forefront of technology that is changing the world. Serving some of the biggest and most exciting brands across the globe, we're a team working together to transform intralogistics with smart minds and fresh perspectives. With our flexible, robotics and data-driven automated solutions, we are powering the supply chain and taking the industry forward.

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge - one where you can really make a difference Are you passionate and keen to share your expertise internationally Step forward and discover Swisslog! We are offering a talented individual the opportunity to join our incredible team and get the most of their potential - could it be you

Make an impact

As a cloud engineer, you are responsible for planning, creating, designing and deploying Cloud infrastructures based on the KUKA IT guidelines. Your tasks will include identifying and rectifying errors in cloud infrastructure or cloud applications. To do this, you will monitor data traffic on the one hand and the performance and availability of the cloud services on the other. You will also carry out regular maintenance work and identify potential for improvement in the cloud infrastructure in order to optimize the services. Deployment and implementation, as well as configuration and management of Azure subscriptions and resources, are also part of your tasks. Your goal is to advise the departments strategically and technically in the selection of the right cloud services/architecture (Azure, AWS). You will take on tasks in agile and classically executed projects, contribute your ideas, and actively shape the future of the KUKA IT landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Provision and management of cloud services and infrastructures, using Terraform and Ansible
• Planning and implementation of cloud migrations to Microsoft Azure or AWS
• Creating standards and templates for the automation of deployments
• Identification of suitable cloud services to optimize the infrastructure and automate processes.
• Evaluation and implementation of new technologies, security measures and cost optimizations
• Advising and supporting our software developers in the migration of existing systems and the development of cloud-native applications
• Support and further development of the cloud-based system landscape (Microsoft Azure, AWS)
• Automated provisioning and configuration of cloud infrastructures and platforms (Terraform, Ansible)
• Providing, improving, and designing solutions for container operation (Kubernetes, AKS)
• Supporting other departments in the automation of IT infrastructure processes
• Further development and operation of complex, distributed systems in the cloud
• Provide 3rd level support

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree (T degree) or equivalent professional experience.
• Several years of professional experience in the position as a Cloud Engineer, Cloud Engineer, IT-DevOps Engineer, Infrastructure Architect or in a similar position
• An in-depth understanding of leading cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP is essential
• Knowledge of cloud architectural principles and patterns is also very useful
• Experience with Data Analytics and AI in the Cloud, e.g. Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure AI Services or similar
• In-depth knowledge in Linux and Windows OS
• Expertise in programming languages like Python, Java, JavaScript, Go or Ruby
• Several years of experience in working with enterprise scale IT systems including network, firewall, databases, scripting and automatization
• You possess good knowledge in the following topics:

a) The entire portfolio of Microsoft Azure, from IaaS over SaaS to PaaS

b) Server infrastructure (Virtualization, Clustering and Storage) as well as the interaction with network topologies

c) Backup (Azure Backup, Veeam)

d) Implementing DevOps practices like CI/CD (e.g. Azure DevOps), IaC (e.g. Terraform), containerization (Kubernetes) and orchestration (e.g. Ansible, Helm) is your world

e) Knowledge in authentication platforms (ADFS, EntraID)

f) Security & ITIL processes are part of your DNA

g) Motivated to work in an international team; fluent in English, German is a plus.

h) Additional skills and certifications are a clear plus

Our promise to you

Swisslog provides you with the possibility to grow while working with us to deliver a game changing mission: to shape the future of intralogistics by introducing an era of robotic and data-driven automated solutions that create exceptional customer value. We are proud of our Swiss roots, while the opportunities we offer stretch across the globe. In return, we offer you the chance to be part of the driving force behind solutions that are shaping the future, while we are develop the leaders that will shape ours.