Senior Cloud & System Architect (m/f/d)
At a glance
Senior Cloud role at WEPA. Düsseldorf · full-time.
Pay not stated Cloud salary
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What you'll do
- Design Azure and on-premise architectures, then deploy them to advance the WEPA.cloud implementation
- Turn business needs into hybrid infrastructure plans aligned with IT strategy, working with IT, development and business teams
- Improve infrastructure cost, speed and security across cloud and on-premise environments
- Connect on-premise virtualization, storage and networking with Azure services, and shape virtualization and disaster recovery
- Set infrastructure standards and governance, guide teams on architecture, and contribute to digital technology projects
What you bring
- At least ten years of hands-on cloud and systems architecture work, focused on Azure and enterprise virtualization
- Practical experience with VMware vSphere, Proxmox and on-premise compute, storage and networking design
- A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology or a related discipline
- Very good English and the ability to turn business needs into workable cloud and infrastructure solutions
Who this fits
This senior role suits an experienced architect who can work independently and collaboratively, with a structured approach and flexibility. You'll work in an agile setting across IT, development and business teams.
From the employer
Your Responsibilities
You design and deploy enterprise-level cloud and on-premise architectures on Microsoft Azure and our virtualized data center (VMware/vSphere, Proxmox) to support us in our digital transformation by advancing the implementation of our WEPA.cloud
You translate business requirements into hybrid infrastructure solutions, ensuring they align with the company's objectives and IT strategy by collaborating in an agile setting with IT, development, and business teams
You lead initiatives to optimize infrastructure cost, performance, and security across both cloud and on-premise environments
You architect and maintain the integration between on-premises infrastructure (virtualization, storage, networking) and Azure services, ensuring seamless hybrid connectivity
You design and evolve our virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Proxmox), including compute, storage, and disaster recovery strategy
You stay updated with Azure's latest offerings as well as developments in virtualization and system architecture, leveraging them to drive innovation and efficiency
You develop and implement cloud and infrastructure governance, best practices, and standards, and mentor teams on Azure and on-premise system architecture
You work on a broad variety of digital technology projects (including Industry 4.0, Robotic Process Automation, etc.)
Your Profile
Qualification: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
Personality: Ability to work in a team, flexibility, motivation
Working: Independent, team-oriented and structured work
Experience and Know-how:
At least 10 years of hands-on experience in cloud and system architecture, with a focus on Microsoft Azure and enterprise virtualization platforms
Solid hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, Proxmox, and on-premise infrastructure design (compute, storage, networking)
Demonstrated success in designing and implementing large-scale hybrid cloud and on-premise solutions
Azure certifications, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, are highly desirable; VMware certifications (e.g., VCP) are a plus
Strong proponent of agile methodologies and practices
Ability to translate business needs into actionable cloud and infrastructure solutions
Languages: Very good English skills.