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It’s time for boarding! Join our IT Team in Basel as a IT System Engineer – Cloud and play an active role in shaping the future of our cloud landscape. Together, we design, implement, operate, and continuously improve secure, scalable, and automated cloud solutions that drive our digital transformation. River Advice is the world’s leading independent manager of river vessels. Under the umbrella of UNITED WATERWAYS, the group—with over 4,000 employees—represents a fleet of more than 100 passenger and event vessels on Europe’s inland waterways. With a broad range of services—from shipowning, crew, nautical, and technical management to hospitality & catering, safety & security, ship financing, charter brokerage, insurance management, new-build and refit support, and ship ICT—we support our clients in all areas of passenger inland waterway shipping. Your responsibilities: Design, deploy, and maintain cloud environments based on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. Monitor, manage, and optimize cloud resources to ensure performance, availability, and cost efficiency Support hybrid cloud architectures and integrations between on-premises and cloud platforms Implement and maintain cloud security, including Conditional Access, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Microsoft Defender solutions Manage backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, and support compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements Plan and deliver cloud migrations, upgrades, and transformation projects Conduct security assessments and drive remediation activities to strengthen the organization’s security posture Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure the successful delivery and continuous improvement of cloud services Your profile: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 Administration, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Windows Server, Active Directory, PowerShell, and Microsoft Intune Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including DNS, TCP/IP, VPN, and firewalls A structured, accurate, and independent way of working Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented mindset Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to different audiences A passion for cloud technologies and continuous learning Fluency in English, ideally fluency in German Advantageous: Experience with the Microsoft Defender suite Knowledge of Azure Virtual Desktop and Azure Landing Zones Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep) Familiarity with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions Exposure to Microsoft Copilot, AI services, or other AI-powered cloud technologies What to expect at River Advice An interesting, varied, and independent role with a high degree of autonomy in a fascinating, dynamic industry Long-term career opportunities within the UNITED WATERWAYS Group A supportive, experienced team A thorough introduction to the job We offer you a thorough introduction to the role and a diverse range of responsibilities in a dynamic industry, office space in the beautiful city of Porto, long-term career development opportunities within the UNITED WATERWAYS Group, and a supportive, international, and experienced team at an expanding company. Do you think you’re the person we’re looking for? If so, we look forward to having you join our team and help us navigate Europe’s waterways! We look forward to receiving your complete application, including details of your salary expectations and your earliest possible start date.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.