Lead Cloud Architect

About the role

Are you passionate about cloud technology and eager to learn and innovate Do you thrive in an environment that encourages continuous growth and challenges you to push boundaries We're looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Architect/Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of Swiss Re's cloud platforms.

In this role, you will:

. Work primarily with Azure and Alibaba Cloud, leveraging strong Azure experience and solid AWS exposure to design and maintain secure, scalable cloud-native solutions.

. Enhance your skills in multi-cloud adoption while working on cutting-edge infrastructure projects that drive innovation.

. Collaborate with a talented, motivated team, embracing challenges as opportunities for growth and excellence.

. Have the opportunity to lead key cloud initiatives and influence global strategies.

. Design and implement infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform, ensuring platform stability and scalability.

. Work with key platform services such as API gateways, Kubernetes, and other critical cloud infrastructure services.

. Utilize advanced scripting skills in Python and Shell to automate infrastructure tasks and improve operational efficiency.

. Contribute to DevSecOps practices using Azure DevOps with a focus on automation and continuous integration.

. Enhance cloud security by implementing best practices and ensuring compliance with Swiss Re's cloud governance standards.

. Contribute to Swiss Re's healthy and transparent risk culture where everyone engages in continuous risk accountability activities.

About you:

We are happy to meet you if you possess:

. University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable field, or relevant work experience.

. 12+ years of development and cloud infrastructure experience, including at least 2 years as a cloud architect, with focus on designing, development, and managing shared services.

. Strong understanding of end-to-end cloud architecture, including networking, IAM, security controls, service trade-offs, and cloud-native design patterns..

. In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with cloud services such as Kubernetes (Docker and Helm charts), API gateways, Load Balancers, Serverless, and other cloud-native capabilities.

. Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform.

. Experience in programming languages preferably Java.

. A strong understanding of cloud security at both application and network levels, contributing to cloud security standards.

. The ability to architect and design shared platform services on cloud platforms, focusing on multi-tenancy, logging, monitoring, availability, performance, resilience, and identity-based authentication.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels using clear reasoning and facts.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.