Avaloq

Cloud Infrastructure Architect - Client Advisory

Bioggio, Canton Ticino, Switzerland · Hybrid · Full-time

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EmployerAvaloq
LocationBioggio, Canton Ticino, 6934, Switzerland
Work styleHybrid
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted3 months ago

We are seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Architect to join our Client Advisory team, with the objective of supporting commercial activities and contributing to the design of innovative technology solutions for enterprise clients.

This role operates in close collaboration with Sales, Key Account Managers (KAM), Solution Consultants, and Solution Managers, contributing in a highly integrated manner across the entire sales lifecycle. The position requires a strong team-oriented mindset and the ability to bridge technical expertise with business vision to deliver consistent, high-value client propositions.

Your key tasks

Collaborate closely with Sales, KAMs, Solution Consultants, and Solution Managers to qualify opportunities and define the technical sales strategy
Analyze client requirements (business and technical) and translate them into scalable, secure, and compliant cloud architectures
Design end-to-end infrastructure solutions (compute, network, storage, security, disaster recovery)
Contribute to the preparation of RFPs, RFIs, and technical proposals, including effort estimation, sizing, and costing
Participate in technical workshops, collaborative sessions, and client presentations
Work in alignment with delivery, security, and compliance teams to ensure feasibility and adherence to internal standards
Support pricing definition and TCO/ROI analysis
Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of pre-sales methodologies and solution design practices

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Proven experience (5+ years) in cloud infrastructure and/or solution architecture roles
Strong knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (OCI preferred, AWS or Azure)
Experience designing highly available and resilient architectures
Solid understanding of networking, security, IAM, backup, and disaster recovery
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
Strong collaboration skills in cross-functional environments
Experience responding to RFPs/RFIs and producing technical documentation
Proven experience in banking, financial services, or insurance (regulated environments)
Proven ability to produce high-quality professional documentation (e.g., proposals, architectural designs, technical reports)
Ability to prepare and deliver executive-level presentations (C-level deck slides)
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred

It would be a real bonus if you have

Knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, DORA)
Cloud certifications (OCI, AWS, Azure)
German, French, and Italian

We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices.

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self.

We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way.

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.

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