ppbLocation: Basel, Switzerland /bbr/bContract Duration: 3 years, with possible extension /bbr/bExperience Required: 3+ years. /b /p pbIndustry Experience: /b Utilities Energy (Energie Wasserversorgung) or Telecommunications or Banking Financial Services or Information Technology Services /p h3Role Overview /h3 pbWe are looking for an experienced Microsoft Azure Engineer to support a long-term enterprise project in Basel. This is a 3-year contract role with the possibility of extension. /b /p pbThe ideal candidate for the MS Azure Engineer role will have strong hands‑on experience in designing, configuring and maintaining secure, scalable and highly available Microsoft Azure cloud environments. They should be comfortable working across infrastructure automation, cloud networking, monitoring, identity, application hosting and enterprise incident management. /b /p pbStrategic Scope: Directs the provisioning, security mapping, scaling, and automated maintenance of native cloud configurations and hybrid processing nodes across Microsoft Azure, operating entirely under Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) paradigms. /b /p h3Core Responsibilities /h3 ul libCloud Systems Architecture: Design, map, configure, and maintain secure distributed multi-tier computing topographies within Microsoft Azure cloud tenants. /b /li libInfrastructure-as-Code Automation: Formulate, test, and maintain declarative automation blocks using state-driven templating files to enforce repeatable infrastructure deployments. /b /li libTelemetry Telemetry Configuration: Build and tune proactive system health monitoring engines, alerts, log aggregation rules, and automatic scaling/self‑healing infrastructure loops. /b /li libDocumentation Standards: Author and verify detailed architectural schematics, network layout diagrams, security boundary specifications, and disaster recovery blueprints. /b /li libVendor Incident Coordination: Lead complex diagnostic resolution loops, managing technical escalation paths directly with Microsoft enterprise product engineers during critical incidents. /b /li /ul h3Required Skills Experience /h3 ul libMinimum of 3 to 5+ years of hands‑on experience in Microsoft Azure engineering, cloud infrastructure operations, or enterprise cloud architecture. /b /li libStrong experience designing, configuring and maintaining secure, distributed, multi-tier cloud environments within Microsoft Azure. /b /li libHands‑on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform, Microsoft Bicep, ARM Templates, PowerShell scripts or Azure CLI. /b /li libGood knowledge of Azure core services, including Azure Web Apps, Azure Storage, Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, Entra ID, Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. /b /li libExperience building and tuning monitoring, alerting, log aggregation, system health dashboards, auto‑scaling and self‑healing infrastructure mechanisms. /b /li libStrong understanding of Azure security boundaries, network segmentation, access control, identity management and disaster recovery planning. /b /li libAbility to create and maintain clear technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, network layouts, configuration guides, security specifications and DR blueprints. /b /li libExperience troubleshooting complex Azure infrastructure issues and coordinating escalations with Microsoft or enterprise technology vendors during critical incidents. /b /li libGood understanding of enterprise cloud operations, change management, incident management, performance optimisation and service lifecycle practices. /b /li /ul pbAbility to work independently as well as part of a distributed project team, collaborating with architects, developers, security engineers, operations teams and business stakeholders. /b /p ul libLanguages : Flawless bilingual/native-level business German communications proficiency (C1/C2 level written and spoken) is required. The candidate must present seamlessly in German during the technical panel interview (Anbieterfachgespräch). /b /li /ul pbSwiss Compliance : Must hold EU/EFTA nationality or possess an active, valid Swiss permanent residency/work card (C Permit or unrestricted B/G Permit). /b /p h3Benefits /h3 ul libOpportunity to work on challenging projects and contribute to the growth of our company /b /li libCollaborative and dynamic work environment /b /li libProfessional development and growth opportunities /b /li libCompetitive salary and benefits package /b /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr