Axians Somnitec AG
Axians Somnitec AG
51 – 200 Employees
ConsultingHealthcareLogistics
Axians Somnitec AG is a Swiss ICT services provider in the Axians network, part of VINCI Energies. It helps organizations plan, modernize and operate their digital environments, with services spanning AI business consulting, cloud and data centers, enterprise networks, broadband and mobile infrastructure, managed security operations, project management and managed IT services. Its work serves enterprise clients across sectors including banking, healthcare, the public sector and telecommunications. The company combines a presence across Switzerland with expertise in platforms such as VMware and AWS.

Head of Cloud Engineering Competence Center

Lead Axians Somnitec AG’s Cloud Engineering Competence Center in Switzerland, guiding a seven-person team and developing cloud services, standards, and customer platforms. The role combines people leadership, operational responsibility, and strategic development.

Description

  • Lead the Cloud Engineering Competence Center.
  • Manage and guide a team of seven Cloud Engineers.
  • Coach employees, conduct performance reviews, support development, and handle HR reporting.
  • Oversee recruitment and plan workforce, capacity, and resources.
  • Build a high-performing engineering culture focused on service and customers.
  • Develop the service and performance portfolio with the Business Line.
  • Maintain team knowledge and capability management.
  • Set and uphold technical and methodological standards and best practices.
  • Encourage innovation and track emerging technologies and market trends.
  • Ensure compliance with Axians Somnitec AG’s regulatory, strategic, and other applicable requirements.
  • Support budgeting, investment decisions, and strategic development for the area.
  • Strengthen cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing across the organization.
  • Resolve complex technical and organizational escalations.
  • Improve processes, policies, and governance models on an ongoing basis.
  • Contribute to technical solution design and advise on challenging projects.
  • Ensure dependable operations, ongoing development, and innovation across customer platforms.

Requirements

  • Several years of leadership and hands-on experience in engineering or infrastructure.
  • IT industry experience, preferably in managed services.
  • Advanced 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.
  • Knowledge management, capability development, or talent management experience is an advantage.
  • A track record of leading technical specialists.
  • Strong interest in standardization, quality management, and automation.
  • Analytical, structured, and solution-focused working style.
  • Very good written and spoken German and English.
  • Broad, strategic, and entrepreneurial outlook.
  • Strong ownership and a reliable, trust-building approach.
  • Willingness to model the company’s values, standards, and expectations.
  • Ability to develop employees and encourage ownership.
  • Ability to address conflict directly, make clear decisions, and follow through consistently.
  • High quality standards, accountability, and focus on results.
  • Excellent communication skills across all levels.

Benefits

  • Flexible hours, a 40-hour workweek, and part-time options.
  • Work from anywhere in Switzerland, including home-based or remote arrangements.
  • 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 27 from age 40 and 30 from age 50.
  • 13 paid public holidays and the option of additional unpaid leave.
  • Full salary continuation during three weeks of paternity leave and 16 weeks of maternity leave.
  • Modern equipment and a company-funded mobile plan, with a smartphone contribution.
  • Above-average pension benefits, funded 60% by the employer and 40% by the employee.
  • Private supplementary accident insurance.
  • Free electric vehicle charging at the Gerlafingen and Aarau locations.
  • Discounts on fitness and physiotherapy center services.
  • Employee brand discounts and workplace benefits.
  • Wellbeing@Work activities and amenities, including Mario Kart, a quiet room, table football, aperitifs, and team events.

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