CLOUD ARCHITECT (HYBRID)

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Summary: This role involves leading cloud transformation, designing enterprise cloud architectures, and shaping long-term technology vision within a global business environment. Highlights: 1. Lead cloud transformation and define enterprise cloud architecture strategies. 2. Influence long-term cloud strategy and enterprise architecture decisions. 3. Work with modern cloud, DevOps, AI, API, and container technologies. #### **CLOUD ARCHITECT (HYBRID LISBON)** Portuguese company hires for hybrid position Location: Lisbon, Portugal * ️ Only candidates already based in Portugal will be considered Work Model: Hybrid (2 days per week on\-site) ️ Language Requirements: English – C1 (Mandatory) (read, spoken, written), French – Nice to have Seniority: Senior (5\+ years in Cloud Architecture) Sector: Banking Rate Between €6400 – 6700 RV / €4200 \- 4500 CTI * ️ Instructions: Please send your CV in English and make sure to include all skills and experience that match the requirements of the opportunity. This will significantly increase your chances of success #### **About the Opportunity** This is an exciting opportunity to join a Technology Architecture team that defines cloud strategy, technology standards, and enterprise architecture for a global business environment. As a **Cloud Architect**, you will lead cloud transformation initiatives, design enterprise\-grade cloud architectures, support cloud migration programs, establish governance frameworks, and collaborate with business and technology leaders to deliver secure, resilient, and innovative cloud solutions. You will work across multiple strategic initiatives involving cloud\-native architectures, DevOps, automation, security, AI, APIs, and modern application platforms while helping shape the organization's long\-term technology vision. #### **Key Responsibilities** * Design secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures aligned with business and technology strategies. * Drive enterprise cloud migration initiatives and modernization programs. * Develop architecture blueprints, cloud design patterns, and reference frameworks. * Advise development teams on cloud\-native architectures, microservices, APIs, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, and container platforms. * Define and maintain cloud governance, security standards, compliance frameworks, and cost optimization strategies. * Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and support Proof of Concepts (PoCs). * Monitor cloud portfolios and assess application maturity and migration readiness. * Resolve complex technical challenges affecting cloud transformation initiatives. * Present technical recommendations, architecture decisions, risks, and roadmaps to senior stakeholders. * Mentor architects and engineers while promoting cloud best practices across the organization. * Contribute to enterprise cloud strategy, technology standards, and continuous innovation initiatives. #### **Required Technical Skills** **Cloud Platforms** * AWS * Microsoft Azure * Google Cloud Platform (GCP) * IBM Cloud **Cloud Architecture** * Enterprise Cloud Architecture * Cloud Migration * Cloud Strategy * Cloud Governance * Cloud Design Patterns * Distributed Systems * Solution Architecture * Scalability * High Availability * Resilience **Containers \& Infrastructure as Code** * Kubernetes * Docker * OpenShift * Terraform * Ansible **Software Architecture** * Object\-Oriented Programming (OOP) * Object\-Oriented Analysis \& Design (OOAD) * Microservices Architecture * API Design * Middleware * Cloud\-Native Applications **DevOps \& Security** * CI/CD * Infrastructure as Code (IaC) * Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC) * SCA * SAST * DAST * CSPM * DevSecOps **Governance \& Compliance** * Cloud Governance * Security Standards * GDPR * Compliance * Risk Management * Cost Optimization #### **Nice to Have** * IBM Cloud Pak * Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud * OpenStack * TOGAF * AWS Solutions Architect Professional * Microsoft Azure Architect Certification * Google Professional Cloud Architect * Financial Services, Banking, FinTech or Capital Markets experience * Data Science awareness * AI/ML exposure #### **Soft Skills** * Excellent communication skills * Stakeholder management * Leadership and mentoring * Strategic thinking * Problem\-solving * Proactive mindset * Decision\-making * Organization and prioritization * Cross\-functional collaboration * Results\-oriented approach * Innovation mindset * Cultural adaptability #### **Ideal Candidate Profile** You are a highly experienced Cloud Architect who combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking and business acumen. You have successfully designed and delivered enterprise cloud architectures, led cloud migration initiatives, and established governance frameworks that ensure security, scalability, compliance, and operational excellence. You thrive in international environments, enjoy collaborating with technical and business stakeholders, and are passionate about driving cloud innovation, mentoring teams, and shaping long\-term technology strategies. #### **Before Applying, Ask Yourself** * Do you have at least 5 years of experience designing enterprise cloud architectures? * Have you led cloud migration and modernization initiatives in production environments? * Are you experienced with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or IBM Cloud? * Do you have hands\-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, and OpenShift? * Have you designed cloud\-native, microservices\-based architectures? * Are you familiar with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code? * Have you implemented cloud governance, security, compliance, and cost optimization strategies? * Can you communicate complex technical concepts to executive and non\-technical stakeholders? * Do you have experience mentoring architects and technical teams? * Are you currently based in mainland Portugal and available to work in a hybrid model from Lisbon? * Is your English at an expert level? #### **Why Join This Opportunity?** * Join a strategic Technology Architecture team driving enterprise cloud transformation. * Influence long\-term cloud strategy and enterprise architecture decisions. * Work with modern cloud, DevOps, AI, API, and container technologies. * Collaborate with international teams on large\-scale, mission\-critical initiatives. * Shape cloud governance, innovation, and technology standards. * Competitive compensation package with long\-term career growth opportunities. #### **Keywords for Your CV** Cloud Architecture, Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, GCP, IBM Cloud, Cloud Migration, Cloud Strategy, Cloud Governance, Cloud Security, Cloud Design Patterns, Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, Terraform, Ansible, Infrastructure as Code, IaC, DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Microservices, Distributed Systems, API Architecture, Object\-Oriented Programming, OOP, OOAD, Middleware, Cloud\-Native Applications, SCA, SAST, DAST, CSPM, Secure Development Lifecycle, SDLC, GDPR, Compliance, Risk Management, Cost Optimization, OpenStack, IBM Cloud Pak, TOGAF, Financial Services, Banking, FinTech, Capital Markets, AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Technical Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Enterprise Cloud. \#CI \- PROC25688