AI & Cloud Application Architect

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

AI & Cloud Application Architect

Purpose of the role

Join us as a AI & Cloud Application Architect to shape the future of cloud-based business applications in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) department. You'll drive innovation, help to establish a competence center, and train the organization on advanced cloud and AI solutions. If you're passionate about technology and its business impact, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Define and design the architectural standards for scalable cloud solutions, including data pipelines, APIs, and analytical tools.
• Oversee the integrity and performance of all SCM AI models and cloud applications, steering continuous enhancements and optimization.
• Steer cross-functional workshops to translate complex business needs into technical blueprints that align with our digital capabilities.
• Lead the scouting of emerging AI/cloud technologies and trends to define the long-term technology stack and vendor strategy.
• Serve as a technical authority on architectural best practices and strategic "build vs. buy" decisions.
• Contribute to driving the implementation of the SCM digital roadmap, ensuring all technical projects follow established architectural standards.
• Lead technical activities in the SCM digital and AI hub, mentoring technical specialists and setting the "best-in-class" standards for the entire organization.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science, data science, math, engineering, or physics.
• Extensive hands-on cloud development experience in Azure; knowledge of AWS, GCP and Databricks is a plus.
• Advanced coding skills (Python, SQL) and experience architecting complex solutions and software on the cloud.
• Expert knowledge in data engineering, data pipelines, and ETL processes.
• Proven track record in AI/ML pipelines, preferably in forecasting or other supply chain applications.
• Mastery of the full software development lifecycle (CI/CD, design, prototyping, deployment, maintenance, etc.).
• Senior-level experience in cross-functional teamwork, stakeholder management, communication, and presentation..