(Senior) Software Engineer (m/f) 80–100% - CloudEngineer – China Platform Specialist

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AutoForm offers software solutions for sheet metal forming and BiW assembly process. With over 500 employees dedicated to this field, AutoForm is recognized as the leading provider of software for product manufacturability, tool and material cost calculation, die face design and virtual stamping as well as BiW assembly process optimization. All of the Top 20 automotive OEMs and most of their suppliers have selected AutoForm as their software of choice. Besides its headquarters in Switzerland, AutoForm has offices in Germany, The Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, Czech Republic, Sweden, USA, Mexico, Brazil, India, China, Japan and Korea.
To support the growth of our
Software Development Department
in
Zürich
, we are looking for a
(Senior) Software Engineer (m/f) 80–100%
CloudEngineer – China Platform Specialist
To support the expansion of our cloud platform and AI-powered applications in the Chinese market, we are looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer with strong expertise in
Alibaba Cloud
. You will join our interdisciplinary Platform Team and help design, implement, and operate cloud-native services for customers in China while contributing to our broader cloud platform strategy.
This is a hands-on engineering role. We are looking for someone with practical experience running production cloud applications in China and a strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, automation, security, and operational excellence.
Your tasks
As a Cloud Engineer – China Platform Specialist, you will:
Design, implement, and operate scalable cloud solutions on Alibaba Cloud
Support the deployment and operation of customer-facing cloud applications in the Chinese market
Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using modern automation frameworks
Design and implement secure cloud architectures and operational practices
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for cloud-based applications and platform services
Collaborate with platform engineers to support future multi-cloud strategies across Alibaba Cloud and AWS
Contribute to monitoring, logging, observability, and operational excellence initiatives
Support containerized workloads and cloud-native application architectures
Act as an internal expert for the Chinese cloud ecosystem and regional cloud requirements
Work closely with product teams and platform colleagues in a SCRUM-based setup
Your profile
We’re looking for someone with the following background and mindset:
Degree in computer science, engineering, or natural sciences
Hands-on experience developing and operating applications on Alibaba Cloud
Experience running cloud applications for customers in China
Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure, networking, and security concepts
Experience with Infrastructure as Code and cloud automation tools
Solid understanding of CI/CD practices and automation pipelines
Experience with container technologies; Kubernetes experience is a strong advantage
Experience with AWS is a plus
Familiarity with cloud compliance, reliability, and operational best practices
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Fluent English required
Chinese language skills are highly desirable
German is a plus
Our offer
A challenging role in a respectful and global working environment
Be part of a world-leading, high-end CAE software company
Work on cutting-edge technologies in the automotive industry
Professional development organization working on multiple projects, supported by AI-powered tools and dedicated service teams including Architecture and DevOps
Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning, including the chance to explore new challenges by changing teams or projects through our annual internal marketplace
Excellent work-life balance with flexible home office and working hours, complemented by a variety of sports activities and company events to support your well-being
Start of work is 1st September 2026. Please note that we only consider applicants that have the legal right to work in Switzerland. We will only consider direct applications. Please send your CV and attachments with the
reference 26/10/pts
to Michelle Schuler, Human Resources Zurich. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
AutoForm Development GmbH, Tecnoparkstrasse 1, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland, Tel: ++41-43-444 61 61
www.autoform.com
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