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Forward Deployed Engineer – Audit & Assurance Technology

Verified·22 days ago
Zurich, Switzerland Permanent employment
In this challenging position as Forward Deployed Engineer, you will represent the Audit & Assurance Technology in a multidisciplinary team within Audit Corporates. You will be responsible for engineering of innovative products leveraging cloud technologies and process automation. You will be the technical interface on the front lines, deploying our solutions to solve the complex problems our internal clients face. You are part software engineer, part business analyst, part strategist, and part technical consultant.
  • Lead self-driven engineering efforts using lean, agile, and DevOps principles to deliver innovative technology solutions for the Audit business in close collaboration with Stakeholders
  • Design custom technical solutions built on top of the core products, in strong alignment with our Solution Architect
  • Translate business requirements into proof‑of‑concepts and scalable implementations
  • Drive engineering and project activities as well as implementation and delivery of complex business and IT transformation using patterns and technology solutions
  • Support the continual improvement of technology value streams, with the goal of being viewed as partner of choice by our supported businesses
  • Ensure software quality and stay informed about emerging technologies
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or similar
  • Proficiency in modern DevOps-oriented software delivery approaches and tools, Good knowledge of Azure DevOps for agile delivery and engineering management is a plus
  • Experience in analyzing and understanding operational business processes (preferably with experience in Financial Services, consulting or Audit environments)
  • Experience in cloud technology ecosystem, preferably MS Azure (certificates is a plus)
  • Proficiency in software programming languages – (for example: C#, Python, PowerShell, or similar; at least one)
  • Experience with projects involving Power Platform, PowerBI and/or ServiceNow
  • Knowledge of enterprise security protocols and data privacy standards
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technology solutions into business terms
Flexible Work: We want to give you the support and flexibility to balance your career with life outside of work. You can benefit from hybrid working, flex time options, the opportunity to work from anywhere (for up to 10 working day per calendar year) and generous parental leave.

Our commitment: Quality and integrity are key at KPMG to inspire confidence and drive change. We recognize our business's wider impact and commit to trustworthy services, with a focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) matters for clients and employees.

Come as you are: We're committed to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. Our Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IDE) values are embedded in our policies and interactions. Join a culture that values uniqueness and diverse views. Connect with peers in communities like KNOW & KNOW Young, Pride, and Internationals at KPMG.

Unlock your potential: We offer personalized training programs, a wide range of courses, and tailored career paths designed to help you reach your full potential. Our offer includes specialized courses, mentorship programs, upskilling trainings the People Manager Academy and much more.

Inspired to innovate: As part of KPMG, you join other highly qualified and motivated professionals in an inspiring entrepreneurial environment. A clear mindset and strong opinions are not only encouraged at KPMG, but expected. When it comes to ideas, quality beats hierarchy.