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 ● Design and lead the migration from hybrid/on-prem infrastructure to cloud-first architecture (Azure preferred; AWS is a plus). ● Define long-term infrastructure roadmap aligned with business growth and international expansion. ● Architect scalable environments for: ERP systems Manufacturing systems (MES, production control) B2B/B2C e-commerce platforms Data & analytics platforms ► DevOps & Automation Leadership ● Design and implement enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines. ● Introduce Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation). ● Standardize deployment processes across subsidiaries. ● Improve release governance and change management processes. ► Reliability & High Availability ● Define HA/DR strategies and disaster recovery policies. ● Implement observability stack (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Azure Monitor). ● Reduce downtime for business-critical operations (production & logistics). ► Security & Compliance (DevSecOps) ● Lead DevSecOps practices. ● Implement IAM policies and Zero Trust principles. ● Ensure compliance with GDPR and international data regulations. ● Conduct infrastructure risk assessments and mitigation strategies. ► Team Leadership & Governance ● Mentor DevOps and IT infrastructure engineers. ● Collaborate with ERP teams, developers, cybersecurity, and external vendors. ● Act as technical decision-maker for infrastructure investments. ● Coordinate infrastructure standards across international subsidiaries. EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS : ► Technical Expertise ● 6 years in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Architecture. ● Proven experience designing cloud-native or hybrid architectures. ● Strong experience with: Azure (preferred) or AWS Kubernetes & containerization (Docker) CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform strongly preferred) Linux & Windows Server environments ● Strong networking knowledge (VPNs, firewalls, segmentation). ● Experience in industrial/manufacturing environments or ERP ecosystems is highly valued. ► Architecture & Governance ● Experience defining cloud governance frameworks. ● Cost optimization (FinOps awareness). ● 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