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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

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