Head of Competence Center, Cloud Engineering

Axians Somnitec AG

. Responsibility for the Cloud Engineering Competence Center .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeRemote • SwitzerlandLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in Cloud Engineering, with a focus on team development, strategic workforce planning, and fostering a high-performing engineering culture. Possesses in-depth knowledge of cloud services and a commitment to quality management and innovation.

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Cloud Engineering LeadershipTeam Development and CoachingStrategic Workforce PlanningKnowledge and Competence ManagementBilingual in German and English

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Hard Skills

Cloud ServicesInfrastructure ServicesQuality ManagementAutomationAnalytical Problem SolvingTechnical Solution DevelopmentBudget PlanningGovernance ModelsPerformance ReviewsRecruitment

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsConflict ResolutionTrust BuildingStrategic ThinkingResults Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

Higher-Level Professional Education in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Managed ServicesEngineering CultureService Portfolio DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationNormative Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsibility for the Cloud Engineering Competence Center
Disciplinary and professional leadership of the Cloud Engineering team of 7 employees
Coaching, performance reviews, employee development, and HR reporting
Responsibility for recruitment as well as strategic workforce, capacity, and resource planning
Foster a high-performing engineering culture with a strong service and customer focus
Further develop the service and performance portfolio in collaboration with the Business Line
Ensure sustainable knowledge and competence management within the team
Define, establish, and enforce professional and methodological standards and best practices
Promote innovation and identify new technologies and market trends
Ensure compliance with Axians Somnitec AG’s normative, regulatory, and strategic requirements
Contribute to budget planning, investment decisions, and the strategic development of the area of responsibility
Promote cross-functional collaboration and organization-wide knowledge sharing
Manage escalations involving complex technical or organizational challenges
Continuously develop processes, policies, and governance models
Actively contribute to technical solution approaches and act as a sparring partner on challenging projects
Ensure the reliable operation, continuous development, and innovation of customer platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of leadership and hands-on experience in an engineering or infrastructure environment
Industry experience in IT, ideally in a managed services environment
Completed higher-level 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
Demonstrated 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
Broad-minded, strategic, and entrepreneurial thinking
Demonstrated ownership and a reliable ability to build trust
Willingness to lead by example in living the company’s values, standards, and expectations
Ability to develop employees and foster a sense of ownership
Ability to address conflicts openly, make clear decisions, and implement them consistently
High standards of quality, strong sense of responsibility, and results orientation
Excellent communication skills at all levels

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours with a 40-hour workweek and part-time options
Location-independent working, with home office or remote work from Switzerland possible
25 days of annual vacation (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 company-paid mobile phone plan, including a contribution toward a smartphone
Above-average pension fund benefits, with the employer covering 60% and the employee 40%
Private supplementary accident insurance
Free charging for your electric vehicle 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 silent room, table football, aperitifs, and team events