Design, implementation and continuous improvement of modern cloud architectures (AWS & Azure) (both as a consultant in projects and as part of a managed service)
Planning and implementation of infrastructure automation (IaC, preferably Terraform)
Designing and regular review of backup strategies
Optimization of existing workloads with respect to performance, cost and security
Advising teams on cloud architecture, best practices and technology decisions
Ensuring clients' security policies are met
Identifying vulnerabilities and risks and implementing remediation
Incident management and troubleshooting of complex cloud environments
Managing the virtualization layer (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.)
Operating and advancing CI/CD pipelines
Patch/update management and certificate administration
Access management
Collaboration with various client stakeholders, e.g. application owners, DevOps and customer teams (e.g. regarding security)

Degree in a STEM subject, technical apprenticeship or comparable qualification
Several years of experience as a Cloud Architect or Cloud Engineer
Ability to plan complex architectures in a structured way and deliver pragmatic solutions
Analytical mindset and sense of responsibility
Commitment to building robust and scalable systems
Deep knowledge of AWS and Microsoft Azure (certifications are a plus but not required)
Solid experience with IaC (Terraform), automation and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Confident handling of networking concepts, identity management, monitoring and logging
Knowledge of server and database administration, e.g. Windows, Amazon Linux, Ubuntu, MySQL (and derivatives), MS SQL Server
Strong communication skills and enjoyment in clearly advocating technical decisions
Fluent German and good English skills

€50 internet allowance
€40 Spendit card
€75 company pension contribution (bAV)
Childcare (KITA) allowance up to €150
30 days vacation
Office closed on Dec 24 and Dec 31
1 mental health day per year
Intensive onboarding with insight into all business units, feedback sessions, etc.
Highly motivated environment within a dynamically growing corporate group
Support for your professional development

Senior Cloud Specialist – AWS Architect

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