Together with our customers, we combine the real and digital worlds. 

Are you passionate about designing scalable systems that connect the physical and digital world? In this role, you will shape the architecture of our next-generation IoT device management services - a foundational component for Siemens-wide Edge & Connectivity solutions. As a System Architect, you will take ownership of architectural decisions and guide multiple global teams toward technical excellence. You will be instrumental in translating business requirements into modular, future-proof cloud solutions. 

Would you also like to actively shape the future and make a positive impact on the lives of millions of people in Switzerland? Then you’ve come to the right place! Apply today for the role of  "Cloud System Architect - IoT Platform 80-100%".

Your new responsibilities 

• Design and evolve the system architecture of a scalable, cloud-native IoT platform. 

• Define the architectural vision and align it with long-term product strategy and business goals. 

• Analyze and clarify business use cases in close collaboration with global product teams. 

• Define system requirements and specifications together with stakeholders from product management, architecture, and project leadership. 

• Translate requirements into actionable features for globally distributed development teams, ensuring smooth communication and efficient delivery. 

• Lead the consolidation of diverse technical solutions, identify functional gaps, and define migration strategies. 

• Mentor and support development teams in architectural best practices, design patterns, and quality standards through code reviews, design workshops, and technical guidance. 

• Contribute to architectural documentation, technical decision records (ADRs), and stakeholder presentations. 

Your talents and experience 

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or comparable. 

• Proven track record in software architecture and development. 

• Deep expertise in cloud-native development, infrastructure as code and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP), with hands-on mindset. 

• Solid understanding of IoT edge devices, device management principles, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, OPC UA). 

• Ability to balance long-term architectural goals with short-term delivery needs, making pragmatic, value-driven decisions. 

• Experience working in agile, cross-functional environments; ability to mentor and coach developers and architects alike. 

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of facilitating technical discussions and decision-making across diverse teams. 

• Business-fluent in English; German is a strong advantage in our working environment. 
  
  
  Employee benefits

• 2–3 days per week of mobile working is standard
• Mobility allowance
• Varied further training opportunities
• Access to employee share programs
• Further information about employee benefits can be found here
  
  

What it’s like working for us 
We place significant emphasis on fostering an inclusive and flexible working culture that encourages everyone to be their authentic selves. Equal opportunities and diversity are important to us and contribute to an enriching corporate culture. We actively embrace mobile working to provide every colleague with more autonomy and the chance to achieve a good work-life balance. Learn more here  

Are you a good fit? 
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Frequently asked questions and contact information 
Here you will find a collection of frequently asked questions and a way to contact us directly. 

I look forward to receiving your application.

Sven
Talent Acquisition Partner  

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