About the Role
With 10 or more years of experience under your belt, you're a seasoned professional ready to step into a senior or principal role. Working with Polar Squad, you become a trusted expert on client projects, collaborating closely with your teammates to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures that align with business objectives and industry standards. We value hands‑on architects who are eager to work side‑by‑side with the team, writing code and solving challenges together.
At Polar Squad, we provide opportunities for continuous learning, mentorship, and skill development. Your ambitions are our ambitions, and we’ll support you in reaching your professional goals while making a meaningful impact on our clients and the industry.
We believe that a balanced life leads to better work and happier people. That’s why we encourage a healthy work‑life balance and foster a vibrant team culture with activities that build connections and a supportive community.
Your Skills and Attributes of Success
- Extensive experience with major public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP), including in-depth knowledge of their services, best practices, and cost‑optimization strategies.
- Proven ability to design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures that align with business objectives and industry standards.
- Strong understanding of network architecture, security principles, and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO) in cloud environments.
- Proficiency in infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Pulumi, AWS CDK, or Azure Bicep, focusing on maintainable and modular code.
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker and Kubernetes), serverless architectures, and—most importantly—knowledge of choosing between them.
- Proficiency in designing and implementing robust monitoring, logging, and observability solutions using cloud‑native and third‑party tools.
- Solid understanding of database technologies (both SQL and NoSQL) and data storage solutions in cloud environments.
- Ability to break down architecture into small iterations and evolve it over time as new customer needs emerge and clarify.
- Capability to create and maintain clear, concise, and comprehensive technical documentation.
And Maybe You Even
- Have a background as a Cloud Engineer, Sysadmin, or Network Engineer.
- Possesses data expertise from Data Engineer or architect roles.
- Have certifications from one or more clouds.
If you're passionate about cloud technology, eager to make a meaningful impact, and excited about joining a team that values its people above all else, we'd love to hear from you. At Polar Squad, you're not just filling a role – you're becoming part of a community that cares about your growth, your well‑being, and your success. Let’s build amazing cloud solutions together while creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Please note while applying: we are currently only able to hire talents within the EU, preferably located in Finland or Spain (Malaga). If you could see yourself working at Polar Squad and have over 8 years of technical experience, we would love to hear from you.
Note for and regarding agencies/recruitment companies: we are happy to take good care of our recruitment process and valuable candidates on our own, no external assistance required at this point.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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