Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer

Job description:

This is an initial contract running for 12+ months with strong likelihood to extend on a long term basis (up to max five years) based on the project road maps, with start date by May.

We are looking for a data engineer to join a small team of Azure experts. The Azure Engineer will be responsible for implementing enterprise infrastructure solutions in the public cloud, using SaaS, IaaS and PaaS services.

In addition they will be responsible to contribute to the definition of and deliver services to support various automation and transformation initiatives across a diverse technology stack, with a focus on Microsoft Azure:

Responsibilities includes:

• Develop and deploy scalable, available, fault-tolerant, and reliable services on the Cloud using Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise, and Terraform.
• Supporting business unit efforts to replace manual effort with Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Guide business units interested in cloud adoption on best practices and navigating the various security policies implemented by the Bank.
• Implement and maintain core Azure landing zone infrastructure services including but not limited to virtual networks, storage, function apps, service bus, DNS, VPN, firewall etc.
• Apply Agile and DevOps practices within Infrastructure and Operations.

About the customer:

As the premier supplier to our international banking client in Basel, Swisslinx are looking for an open minded and team oriented Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer with deep expertise in Azure Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and a strong background in implementing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise-class software and services.

Requirements:

In order to be considered for this role, you will possess as many of the following skills as possible:

• In depth experience in implementing Azure infrastructure for enterprise customers.
• Experience with Infrastructure and Configuration as Code using relevant tools and techniques (Terraform, GitHub actions).
• Experience implementing high levels of security in the Cloud using private end point and Azure policies.
• Experience with code management solutions, in particular GIT, build pipeline and CI/CD tools, including integrating their use in common infrastructure management and deployment tasks.
• Experience deploying core Azure cloud technologies, including Networking, Azure Firewall, Azure VPN, and other Azure IaaS, and PaaS services.
• Azure and Hashicorp Terraform Associate certifications.
• Knowledge of Identity and Authentication, including Entra ID and Federation, OAuth and OpenID.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and take ownership when achieving assigned objectives.

Wishes:

Are you interested to work in an international environment in one of the most important financial companies worldwide? Then apply before the deadline on Wednesday 19 March! 

Compensation benefits:

 Please note interviews would be conducted via video call (max two rounds), however the role is based 100% in Switzerland. Our client offers:

• The opportunity to work in a diverse and international environment on a long-term basis
• 50% working from home
• 20 days working remotely from abroad per year
• Modern office in central Basel (50 minutes direct train from Zurich) with subsidised canteen