Head of Competence Center Cloud Engineering

Axians Somnitec AG

. Disciplinary and technical leadership of the Cloud Engineering team (7 employees) .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeRemote • SwitzerlandLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in Cloud Engineering, focusing on team development, strategic workforce planning, and compliance with regulatory standards. Possesses in-depth knowledge of cloud services and a commitment to fostering a high-performing engineering culture.

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Leadership Experience in EngineeringCloud Services ExpertiseTeam Development and CoachingStrategic Workforce PlanningBilingual in German and English

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Hard Skills

Cloud ServicesInfrastructure ServicesQuality ManagementAutomationKnowledge ManagementTalent ManagementAnalytical Problem SolvingStrategic ThinkingBudget PlanningProcess Enhancement

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTrust BuildingCoaching and MentoringCross-Functional CollaborationCustomer Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

Higher Professional Education in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Managed ServicesRegulatory CompliancePerformance PortfolioEngineering CultureService Orientation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Disciplinary and technical leadership of the Cloud Engineering team (7 employees)
Coaching, performance reviews, employee development, and personnel reporting
Responsibility for recruitment and strategic workforce, capacity, and resource planning
Fostering a high-performing engineering culture with a strong focus on service and customer orientation
Further developing the service and performance portfolio together with the Business Line
Ensuring sustainable knowledge and competence management within the team
Defining, establishing, and enforcing professional and methodological standards and best practices
Promoting innovation and identifying new technologies and market trends
Ensuring compliance with normative, regulatory, and strategic requirements
Contributing to budget planning, investment decisions, and the strategic development of the area of responsibility
Promoting cross-functional collaboration and organization-wide knowledge transfer
Managing escalations involving complex technical or organizational challenges
Continuously enhancing processes, policies, and governance models
Actively shaping technical solutions and serving as a sparring partner on demanding projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of leadership and practical experience in an engineering or infrastructure environment
Industry experience in IT, ideally in a managed services environment
Completed higher professional education (HF/FH) in computer science or an equivalent qualification
In-depth understanding of modern cloud, platform, and infrastructure services
Experience leading and developing technical teams and specialist functions
Experience in knowledge, competence, and talent management is an advantage
Proven experience leading technical specialists
Strong affinity for standardization, quality management, and automation
Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented approach to work
Very good command of German and English, both written and spoken
Networked, strategic, and entrepreneurial thinking
Demonstrated ownership and ability to build trust reliably
Role-model behavior with regard to values, standards, and expectations
Excellent communication skills at all levels

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours with a 40-hour workweek and part-time options
Location-independent work, with the option to work from home or remotely within Switzerland
25 days of vacation per year (27 days from age 40 and 30 days from age 50)
13 paid public holidays and the option to take additional unpaid leave
100% salary continuation during 3 weeks of paternity leave / 16 weeks of maternity leave
State-of-the-art hardware and a paid mobile phone plan, including a contribution toward a smartphone
Above-average pension fund benefits, with the employer covering 60% and the employee 40%
Supplementary private accident insurance
Free charging of electric vehicles at the Gerlafingen and Aarau locations
Discounted access to fitness and physiotherapy center services
Brands for employees & benefits at work
Wellbeing@Work, including Mario Kart racing, a quiet room, table football, aperitifs, and team events