Forward Deployed Engineer – Audit & Assurance Technology

KPMG AG seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer in Zürich to bridge software engineering and business strategy, driving digital transformation within the Audit & Assurance division through agile, DevOps-led solutions.

This position acts as the technical liaison for the Audit & Assurance Technology team, operating within a multidisciplinary group focused on corporate audits. The engineer serves as the primary technical interface for internal clients, deploying innovative solutions to address complex operational challenges. By combining software development, business analysis, and technical consulting, the role executes digital transformation initiatives for KPMG Switzerland’s Audit business, aiming to become the partner of choice for supported departments.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead independent engineering projects using lean, agile, and DevOps methodologies to create innovative tools for the Audit division.
• Collaborate closely with Solution Architects to design custom technical extensions built upon core product platforms.
• Convert business needs into functional proof-of-concepts and scalable software implementations.
• Manage engineering and project workflows to deliver complex IT and business transformations using established technology patterns.
• Enhance technology value streams continuously to ensure the team is recognized as a preferred partner by business units.
• Maintain high software quality standards and monitor emerging technological trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong understanding of modern DevOps practices and associated delivery tools.
• Proven ability to analyze and comprehend operational business processes.
• Hands-on experience with cloud ecosystems, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as C#, Python, or PowerShell.
• Prior involvement in projects utilizing Power Platform, PowerBI, or ServiceNow.
• Solid knowledge of enterprise security protocols and data privacy regulations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts in business terms.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Azure DevOps for agile delivery and engineering management.
• Background in Financial Services, consulting, or Audit environments.
• Relevant Azure certifications.

What the company offers

• Hybrid work model with flexible hours and the option to work remotely for up to 10 days per year.
• Generous parental leave policies.
• Access to personalized training programs, diverse courses, and tailored career development paths.
• Specialized mentorship initiatives and upskilling opportunities, including the People Manager Academy.

About the company

KPMG AG fosters a success-oriented environment characterized by strong team spirit and an entrepreneurial mindset. The organization is international and multicultural, valuing diversity and caring deeply for its employees. It is purpose-led and values-driven, believing that insight creates opportunities for a better future. The workplace is inclusive and equitable, encouraging clear thinking and strong opinions where quality takes precedence over hierarchy.

• Great team spirit and a success-oriented working environment.
• Entrepreneurial, open-minded, international, and multicultural culture.
• Purpose-led and values-driven, focusing on creating opportunities for a better future.
• Values difference and cares about employees.
• Committed to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace with embedded IDE values.
• Encourages a clear mindset and strong opinions, where quality beats hierarchy.