Cloud/DevOps Senior Architect

We are looking for a Cloud/DevOps Senior Architect to join the project for the European Union organization located in Luxembourg.

Offer:

• B2B contract
• Daily rate - up to 550-590 EUR
• Location: Remote job with 1 trip to the office in Luxembourg/month (for 1-2 days)

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field,
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a Cloud/DevOps Senior Architecture role with a proven track record of designing and implementing cloud services,
• Strong portfolio of successful cloud projects and innovations,
• Professional certifications in cloud platforms and cloud-native technologies are highly desirable,
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment,
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills,
• EU citizenship,
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; proficiency in any other European language is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of cloud computing technology and infrastructure as well as cloud design patterns and strategies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform),
• Solid understanding of cloud-native architecture principles and transformation patterns,
• Deep knowledge of container and container orchestration services (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker),
• Deep knowledge of infrastructure as a code and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Crossplane),
• Familiarity with GitOps principles and tooling (e.g. ArgoCD, Flux),
• Extensive experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps),
• Familiarity with Platform Engineering principles and tooling (e.g. Backstage),
• Deep knowledge of microservices architecture and serverless computing,
• Familiarity with observability principles and tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack),
• Solid understanding of network, security, and database architecture,
• Familiarity with Integration platforms, including API Management solutions as well as messaging solutions,
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels,
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement highly scalable, resilient, and performant cloud solutions,
• Define progressive transformation strategies to cloud for existing systems,
• Lead the development and optimization of CI/CD pipelines for seamless code deployment and management,
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration to reduce manual interventions and improve efficiency,
• Identify and develop cross-cutting reusable building blocks to be provided to domain applications,
• Work with security teams to ensure cloud solutions comply with industry best practices and regulatory standards,
• Provide guidance and mentorship to development teams on adopting cloud-native technologies and DevOps practices,
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications,
• Conduct system troubleshooting and problem resolution across various application domains and platforms,
• Stay up to date with emerging trends in cloud computing, DevOps, and software development methodologies.

IMPORTANT: Please note that this job would require you to initiate the process of getting a Security Clearance certificate. We will be happy to give you more details during the interview.