Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Architect / Cloud Engineer to design, deploy, and manage complex cloud infrastructures in enterprise and mission-critical environments.
Key Highlights:
1. Participation in innovative cloud transformation projects.
2. Cutting-edge technological environment and continuous learning.
3. Professional stability and career development.
**Description:**
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At **NS Group**, we are looking for a **Senior Cloud Architect / Cloud Engineer** with experience in designing, deploying, and managing **cloud infrastructures**, to join high-complexity technology projects.
The selected candidate will participate in the **design of scalable and secure architectures, infrastructure automation, and cloud platform evolution** in enterprise and mission-critical environments.
***Main Responsibilities***
**Cloud Architecture and Management**
* Design and deploy cloud architectures using native services from multiple cloud providers.
* Ensure best practices for scalability, resilience, security, and operational efficiency.
* Manage production and non-production environments, ensuring availability, performance, and SLA compliance.
* Monitor and optimize costs, capacity, and performance of deployed platforms.
**Automation and DevOps**
* Automate infrastructure and processes using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools.
* Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for secure and automated deployments.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of service delivery and operations processes.
**Security and Compliance**
* Implement cloud security policies, identity and access management (IAM), and regulatory compliance controls.
* Manage encryption strategies, access control, and data protection.
* Collaborate with security teams to ensure robust environments aligned with industry best practices.
**Technical Collaboration**
* Work closely with development, operations, and architecture teams.
* Diagnose and resolve complex incidents related to infrastructure, networks, and cloud services.
* Participate in defining technical standards and best practices.
***What We Offer***
* Participation in innovative cloud transformation projects.
* Cutting-edge technological environment and continuous learning.
* Collaboration with international teams.
* Professional stability and career development.
* Work flexibility and remote work options.
* Joining an established company with extensive experience in technology services.
If you are passionate about **cloud architectures, automation, and next-generation multicloud environments**, we want to meet you.
**Requirements:**
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**Mandatory Requirements**
* Proven experience working with one or more cloud providers:
* + AWS
+ Microsoft Azure
+ Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
+ StackIT or other equivalent platforms
* Solid knowledge of:
* + Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Pulumi, or similar).
+ Containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
+ Cloud networking: VPCs, subnets, load balancers, firewalls, and VPNs.
+ Managed databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or others).
+ Advanced Linux system administration.
+ CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
+ Cloud security: IAM, Zero Trust, secret management, and encryption.
* Experience in corporate or mission-critical environments.
* English proficiency at C1 level (spoken and written).
**Preferred Qualifications**
* Experience or interest in European-sovereign cloud providers.
* Prior knowledge or experience with StackIT.
* Experience designing and deploying architectures using:
* + StackIT Compute
+ StackIT Storage
+ StackIT Kubernetes Engine
+ Database Services
+ Networking Services
* Familiarity with the CNCF ecosystem:
* + Kubernetes
+ Prometheus
+ ArgoCD
+ Grafana
+ Other cloud-native tools
**Personal Competencies**
* Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.
* Analytical thinking and problem-solving orientation.
* Communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders.
* Proactivity in identifying improvements and optimization opportunities.
* Adaptability to new technologies and dynamic environments.
**Valuable Certifications**
* Cloud Certifications:
* + AWS Certified Solutions Architect
+ Microsoft Azure Certifications
+ Google Cloud Certifications
+ StackIT Certifications
* Kubernetes Certifications:
* + CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)
+ CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer)
* Related DevOps Certifications.