Senior Azure Platform Engineer - AI & Data (f/m/d) 100%

Das ist der Job

Claude, Cursor and Copilot are part of how you operate.

Darum lohnt es sich

Now we’re standardising and hardening it into a repeatable foundation for more agents, higher data volumes, and new verticals—this is where you come in. /p pAs Senior Azure Platform Engineer, you’ll own the platform’s evolution and readiness for what’s next. /p pYou’ll report to the CTO, work in a strong ~15‑person engineering team, and ship with high autonomy—clear outcomes, fast decisions, no micromanagement, no heavyweight specs.

We work AI‑first (Claude, Cursor, Azure CLI) and favour building over meetings and slide decks. /p h3What you’ll make happen /h3 h3Platform Infrastructure ownership /h3 ul liOwn and evolve our Azure environment (Container Apps, Functions, storage, networking, data pipelines) /li liScale our scraping and vision extraction systems as data volumes grow /li liAutomate provisioning and operations (IaC where it fits, AI‑assisted tooling where it’s faster) – automation over manual work /li liBuild observability that’s actionable: monitoring, alerting, and cost tracking that actually helps /li /ul h3DevOps Team Enablement /h3 ul liCreate CI/CD pipelines that let engineers ship agents fast and safely /li liKeep the engineering team unblocked on infrastructure topics (deployments, environments, access, tooling) /li liEstablish patterns and standards that make the platform easier to build on (templates, conventions, guardrails) /li liDocument key decisions and systems clearly so the team scales without tribal knowledge /li /ul h3Platform Evolution /h3 ul liArchitect for future needs: MLOps readiness, multi-vertical scaling, and agent orchestration at scale /li liOptimise Azure spend responsibly (including a $44 M commitment to use efficiently) /li liSupport Microsoft partnership requirements when needed (co‑sell, marketplace) /li /ul h3What eases your start /h3 ul liYou work AI‑first.

You explain what you’re building (and why) in a way that keeps the team aligned and reduces ambiguity. /li liYou’re comfortable in Python when it helps.

You script, build internal tools, and create small utilities that make systems easier to operate and teams faster. /li /ul pYou’ll stand out if you bring: /p ul liExperience scaling data acquisition and pipelines (ETL, scraping, feature engineering, reliability at volume) /li liMLOps/DataOps exposure (Azure ML, Databricks, experiment tracking, model lifecycle thinking) /li liA track record of improving infrastructure without destabilising live systems /li liThe ability to explain technical trade‑offs to non‑technical stakeholders in a crisp, pragmatic way /li /ul pPractical requirements: Swiss / EU / EFTA citizenship or a valid Swiss work permit AND availability to work on‑site in Zurich (this is not a fully remote role). /p h3This won’t be right for you if /h3 ul liYou prefer clean specs over open‑ended problems and ownership /li liYou want to design systems, but not build and run them /li liYou’re only interested in fully remote work /li liYou’re looking for a slow‑moving, highly structured environment /li /ul h3What you can look forward to /h3 ul liAn inspiring location: Our Zurich HQ is in the historic Villa Windegg in Seefeld – right by the lake and just minutes from Stadelhofen station, with parks, cafés, and cultural spots nearby. /li liFlexibility that fits: A 42‑hour flexitime week with regular office days, home‑office options, and the opportunity to work up to 20 days a year from abroad. /li liA team that moves fast: Join a ~30‑person international start‑up where initiative, ownership, and quick decisions matter more than hierarchy.

Your infrastructure enables the AI agents our customers use – you’ll own the platform that makes it possible. /li liBenefits that support you: 25 vacation days, additional company holidays, full salary continuation during maternity, paternity, and military leave, plus modern workspaces, snacks, and evolving extras as we grow. /li /ul h3What starts your journey with us /h3 pWe look forward to seeing how you think, build, and create impact. /p pPlease apply via the “Apply for this position” button and include: /p ul liYour CV – concise and outcome‑focused, highlighting platforms you’ve owned, what you scaled, and the measurable impact (reliability, cost, deployment speed, automation, incident reduction). /li liYour diplomas and reference letters – to complete your profile. /li liIf available: GitHub, technical writing, or anything showing how you approach infrastructure. /li /ul pHere’s what happens next: /p ol liWe review your application. /li liWe talk (structured interview). /li liYou work on a take‑home assignment. /li liYou get clear feedback and a decision. /li /ol pHave questions?

At Orderfox, you will join an international, forward‑thinking team where ideas matter, collaboration is key and every individual has the chance to make an impact. ph3Help shape what's next for the industry - with Orderfox. /h3 pOwn the platform that powers AI agents at scale. /p pAt Orderfox, we’re building AI agents that turn manufacturing data into action—identifying suppliers, revealing capacity, and enabling faster, smarter decisions.

We're scaling quickly beyond CNC into injection moulding, sheet metal, additive manufacturing, and robotics. /p pOur Azure platform is live and delivering value. You use LLMs to manage infrastructure, write automation, debug faster, and solve operational problems – for this role, that’s essential. /li liYou’re at home on Azure in real environments.

You’ve spent multiple (5+) years building and running systems on Azure. You know what it takes to operate reliably, and you have a strong sense for when to use Container Apps vs. Functions vs. other serverless patterns in practice. /li liYou automate by default.

Whether it’s Terraform, Bicep, or AI‑assisted infrastructure management – you build automation that keeps the platform predictable, reproducible, and easy to run. /li liYou take ownership and communicate clearly. You see what needs doing and drive it forward—proactively and pragmatically.

Direct access to the CTO and real influence on technical direction. /li liWork with purpose: Contribute to intelligent AI solutions that help industries solve real‑world challenges.

Feel free to reach out at /p pEqual opportunity: We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, or religion. /p h3About us /h3 pWe are Orderfox Schweiz AG, based in Zurich – a company that brings together technology, creativity and industry.

With our brands Partfox and Gieni AI, we develop digital solutions that make manufacturing processes smarter, more transparent and future‑ready. What drives us is curiosity and the ambition to shape the future of manufacturing.

We value creativity, openness and the courage to innovate – and we are looking for people who share this mindset and want to grow with us. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr