Sr. Cloud Solution Architect

vor 2 Wochen

Kilchberg ZH, Zürich, Schweiz Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG Vollzeit

Lindt & Sprüngli (International) AG | Online since: 12/03/2025

Reference number: 6845

About Lindt & Sprüngli

Lindt & Sprüngli has been enchanting the world with chocolate for 180 years. The long-established Swiss company with its roots in Zurich is a global leader in the premium chocolate product sector. Lindt & Sprüngli produces quality chocolates today at its 12 factories in Europe and the USA. Its products are sold by 38 subsidiaries and branch offices in around 560 of its own stores as well as via a network of more than 100 independent distributors around the globe. In addition, Lindt & Sprüngli runs around 560 own shops. With around15,000 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of CHF 5.47 billion in 2024.

We are seeking a highly motivated and committed Senior Cloud Solution Architect to join the IT Infrastructure Team at our headquarters in Kilchberg.

About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for architecting enterprise cloud solutions, providing strategic direction for cloud adoption, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and cost-optimization, primarily leveraging the Microsoft Azure platform. This role requires a strategic mindset, deep technical expertise with cloud technologies, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stay up to date with emerging cloud technologies and architectural patterns.

Your key responsibilities/accountabilities

Cloud Architecture Design & Strategy:

  • Design and develop scalable, high-performance, and cost-effective cloud solution architectures and strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, and business stakeholders, to ensure cloud solution designs align with business objectives and technical requirements.
  • Define standards and create detailed technical specifications and documentation.
  • Define cloud adoption frameworks, governance models, and best practices for cloud consumption.

Hybrid / Multi-Cloud Integration:

  • Design and oversee the implementation of seamless integration patterns between on-premises data center resources and the Microsoft Azure cloud environment.
  • Ensure smooth transitions, adherence to architectural best practices, and industry standards for hybrid and potential multi-cloud setups.

Solution Integration and Automation:

  • Architect integration solutions to connect Azure services with existing enterprise systems, third-party applications, and SaaS platforms.
  • Define the DevOps strategy and guide platform automations, focusing on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, to streamline cloud operations.

Cost Optimization & Management:

  • Monitor and analyze cloud resource utilization to identify opportunities for cost savings.
  • Establish and enforce cost management practices and tools to ensure efficient use of cloud resources aligned with budget requirements.
  • Provide recommendations and implement strategies to optimize cloud expenditure while maintaining performance and reliability.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration:

  • Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship, fostering a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and best-practice adoption.
  • Coordinate with partners and vendors for incident resolution, problem management, and project execution related to cloud architecture.

Evaluation of Emerging Technologies & Innovation:

  • Stay informed about industry trends, new technology features, and emerging solutions within the cloud ecosystem.
  • Proactively evaluate and recommend new technologies and approaches for enhanced integrated cloud solutions, identifying opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.

Your Profile

  • Degree in (business) Informatics, Computer Science or a similar field.
  • Microsoft certifications such as:
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert,
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate,
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate,
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

  • Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert.

  • Proven experience in designing and implementing complex, scalable, and secure cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure for enterprise-grade solutions (e.g. Cloud Adoption Framework, Well-Architected Framework, ).

  • Hands-on experience with a broad range of Microsoft Azure cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, Networking, Security, Data Services).
  • Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance, governance, and best practices for enterprise environments.
  • Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, ARM) and architectural principles for CI/CD.
  • Proven experience designing hub-and-spoke topologies, cross-premises networking solutions in a hybrid-cloud environment (DNS, routing, VPN, ExpressRoute, Firewall).
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and strong analytical thinking.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Experience with SAP solutions, containerization principles (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker), identity management, and data analytics and AI (e.g. Fabric, Databricks, Foundry) is a plus.
  • Additional certifications related to other cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud), or security (e.g., CISSP or CCSP), The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) are a plus.
  • Languages: English required, German desired, French / Italian / Spanish a plus.

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