Axians
Axians
Axians is a global ICT systems integrator and managed services provider supporting enterprise and public-sector organizations with the design, implementation, and operation of critical digital infrastructure. Its expertise spans telecom networks, enterprise connectivity, cloud and data centers, digital workplaces, cybersecurity, SOC-as-a-Service, IoT, OT/IT integration, and SAP and ERP implementations. Axians works with organizations in sectors such as banking, healthcare, government, utilities, logistics, and telecommunications, combining technology delivery with managed operations and sustainability-focused digital transformation.

Head of Cloud Engineering Competence Center

Lead Axians Switzerland’s cloud services and customer platforms, guiding a seven-person engineering team. Drive cloud operations, innovation, governance, and service portfolio development.

Description

  • Lead the seven-person Cloud Engineering team, setting direction and overseeing its day-to-day work.
  • Coach employees, conduct performance reviews, support development, and provide personnel reporting.
  • Oversee recruitment and plan workforce, capacity, and resources for the long term.
  • Build a high-performing engineering culture centered on service and customer needs.
  • Develop the service and performance portfolio with the Business Line.
  • Keep customer platforms reliable while advancing their development and innovation.
  • Maintain team knowledge and competencies over time.
  • Set and uphold professional and methodological standards and best practices.
  • Encourage innovation and track emerging technologies and market trends.
  • Ensure work meets normative, regulatory, and strategic requirements.
  • Contribute to budget planning, investment choices, and strategic development of the area.
  • Strengthen cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing across the organization.
  • Handle escalations involving complex technical or organizational issues.
  • Improve processes, policies, and governance models continuously.
  • Help shape technical solutions and advise teams on challenging projects.

Requirements

  • Several years of leadership experience and hands-on work in engineering or infrastructure.
  • IT industry experience, preferably in managed services.
  • Higher professional education (HF/FH) in computer science or an equivalent qualification.
  • In-depth knowledge of modern cloud, platform, and infrastructure services.
  • Experience leading and developing technical teams and specialist functions.
  • Experience in knowledge, competency, and talent management is an advantage.
  • Demonstrated experience leading technical specialists.
  • Strong interest in standardization, quality management, and automation.
  • Analytical, structured, solution-oriented approach to work.
  • Very good written and spoken German and English.
  • Connected, strategic, and entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Takes visible responsibility and builds trust through reliability.
  • Able to develop employees and encourage ownership.
  • Addresses conflicts openly, makes clear decisions, and follows through consistently.
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels.

Benefits

  • Flexible hours on a 40-hour workweek, with part-time options.
  • Location-independent work, including home or remote work from within Switzerland.
  • 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 27 days from age 40 and 30 days from age 50.
  • 13 paid public holidays, with the option to take additional unpaid leave.
  • Full salary continuation during three weeks of paternity leave or 16 weeks of maternity leave.
  • Modern hardware and a paid mobile plan, including a smartphone contribution.
  • Above-average pension benefits, with the employer paying 60% and the employee 40%.
  • Private supplementary accident insurance.
  • Free electric vehicle charging at the Gerlafingen and Aarau locations.
  • Discounted fitness and physiotherapy center services.
  • Brands for employees and benefits at work.
  • Wellbeing@Work amenities and activities, including Mario Kart, a quiet room, foosball, aperitifs, and team events.

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