Overview
SEEKING: Senior Cloud Architect
We are looking for a Senior Cloud Architect with solid experience in this role.
This role combines hands-on DevOps execution with architecture design and strategic cloud planning, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security across a multi-country industrial environment.
You will be a key driver in the digital transformation roadmap.
Responsibilities & Tasks
* Cloud Architecture & Strategy
o Design and lead the migration from hybrid/on-prem infrastructure to cloud-first architecture (Azure preferred; AWS is a plus).
o Define long-term infrastructure roadmap aligned with business growth and international expansion.
o Architect scalable environments for:
o ERP systems
o Manufacturing systems (MES, production control)
o B2B/B2C e-commerce platforms
o Data & analytics platforms
* DevOps & Automation Leadership
o Design and implement enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines.
o Introduce Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation).
o Standardize deployment processes across subsidiaries.
o Improve release governance and change management processes.
* Reliability & High Availability
o Define HA/DR strategies and disaster recovery policies.
o Implement observability stack (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Azure Monitor).
o Reduce downtime for business-critical operations (production & logistics).
* Security & Compliance (DevSecOps)
o Lead DevSecOps practices.
o Implement IAM policies and Zero Trust principles.
o Ensure compliance with GDPR and international data regulations.
o Conduct infrastructure risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
* Team Leadership & Governance
o Mentor DevOps and IT infrastructure engineers.
o Collaborate with ERP teams, developers, cybersecurity, and external vendors.
o Act as technical decision-maker for infrastructure investments.
o Coordinate infrastructure standards across international subsidiaries.
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
* Technical Expertise
o 6+ years in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Architecture.
o Proven experience designing cloud-native or hybrid architectures.
o Strong experience with:
o Azure (preferred) or AWS
o Kubernetes & containerization (Docker)
o CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
o Infrastructure as Code (Terraform strongly preferred)
o Linux & Windows Server environments
o Strong networking knowledge (VPNs, firewalls, segmentation).
o Experience in industrial/manufacturing environments or ERP ecosystems is highly valued.
* Architecture & Governance
o Experience defining cloud governance frameworks.
o Cost optimization (FinOps awareness).
o Ability to design scalable multi-country infrastructure environments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (or equivalent).
* Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD).
* Experience with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP platforms.
* Knowledge of data platform architecture (Azure Data Factory, Power BI environments).
LANGUAGE
* Spanish (required)
* English (professional proficiency; international coordination)
WE OFFER
* Full-time Freelance contract
* Rate: €330/€420 per day + VAT (according to the experience provided)
* Long-Term Project
* Location: Soria – Hybrid (on-site 1 day per month. The rest teleworking)
* Desired start date: ASAP
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