Design and develop dynamic, scalable, stable, and cost-effective cloud architectures in Microsoft Azure
Analyze and evaluate existing architectures, advise on and explain their transformation or optimization
Advise on the creation or modernization of cloud-based applications
Provide consulting on the expansion and further development of cloud-based system landscapes
Develop best practices for cloud-based IT operations with a particular focus on security, compliance, reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency; advise on their implementation and ensure compliance
Identify automation potential, develop standards and rules for automating cloud-based IT operations, and advise on implementing appropriate solutions
Analyze performance-related requirements from business owners and application teams; translate requirements into tailored cloud architectures in line with the latest state of the art
Requirements
Several years of experience designing and validating cloud-based architectures
Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and architecture in public cloud environments (preferably Microsoft Azure) and in traditional data centers; Azure certifications are an advantage
Strong consulting skills and excellent communication skills, especially when mediating between different departments and companies in German and English
Experience managing service providers
Flexible, quick to learn, and customer-focused
Active listener who responds to conversation partners/customers; conveys enthusiasm for relevant topics and builds rapport on a personal level
Highly proactive and self-motivated
Additional advantageous knowledge and skills:
Knowledge and experience with container technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.)
Knowledge and experience in operating and administering traditional and cloud-based database systems
Practical experience with agile methods and working practices
Practical experience in IT service management according to ITIL
Knowledge of data protection, cybersecurity, and ISMS requirements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
cloud architectureMicrosoft Azurecloud-based applicationsautomationcontainer technologiesKubernetesDockerdatabase systemsagile methodsIT service management
Soft skills
consulting skillscommunication skillscustomer-focusedactive listeningproactiveself-motivatedflexiblequick to learnrapport buildingmediating