Cloud Solution Architect with German

• Design and development of dynamic, scalable, stable, and cost-effective cloud architectures in Microsoft Azure
• Analysis and evaluation of existing architectures, consulting and explanation of their transformation or optimization
• Consulting on the creation or modernization of cloud-based applications
• Consulting on the expansion and further development of cloud-based system landscapes
• Development of best practices for cloud-based IT operations with a particular focus on security, compliance, reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency; consulting on their implementation and ensuring compliance
• Identification of automation potential, development of standards and rules for the automation of cloud-based IT operations, and consulting on the implementation of appropriate solutions
• Analysis of performance-related requirements of our business owners and application teams; translation of requirements into tailored cloud architectures in line with the latest state of the art
  

Requirements

• Several years of experience in designing and validating cloud-based architectures
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and architecture in the public cloud (preferably Microsoft Azure) and in traditional data centers; Azure certifications are an advantage
• Strong consulting skills and excellent communication skills, especially when mediating between different departments and companies in German and English
• Experience in managing service providers
• Flexibility, quick comprehension, and customer focus
• You listen actively and respond to your conversation partner/customer. You convey enthusiasm for your topics and win over your counterpart on a personal level.
• Very high level of initiative
• Additional knowledge and skills that are advantageous
• Knowledge and experience with container technology (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience in the operation and administration of classic and cloud-based database systems
• Practical experience with agile methods and working practices
• Practical experience in IT service management according to ITIL
• Knowledge of data protection, cyber security, and ISMS requirements