Senior Cloud & System Architect

WEPA Apothekenbedarf GmbH & Co. KG

Senior Cloud Architect designing and optimizing scalable cloud and on-premise infrastructures at WEPA.digital. Working in a hybrid environment with a focus on innovative digital solutions.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeDüsseldorf • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and deploying hybrid cloud architectures, particularly on Microsoft Azure and enterprise virtualization platforms like VMware and Proxmox. Proven ability to translate business requirements into effective infrastructure solutions while optimizing cost, performance, and security.

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Microsoft Azure ArchitectureVMware vSphereProxmox VirtualizationHybrid Cloud SolutionsAzure Solutions Architect Expert

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Hard Skills

Cloud ArchitectureSystem ArchitectureInfrastructure DesignDisaster Recovery StrategyAgile MethodologiesNetworkingStorage SolutionsCompute ResourcesInfrastructure GovernanceBusiness Requirements Translation

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationFlexibilityMotivationIndependent WorkStructured Work

Certifications & Qualifications

Azure Solutions Architect ExpertVMware Certified Professional (VCP)

Industry Keywords

Digital TransformationIndustry 4.0Robotic Process AutomationCloud GovernanceBest Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudRPAVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You design and deploy enterprise-level cloud and on-premise architectures on Microsoft Azure and our virtualized data center (VMware/vSphere, Proxmox) to support us in our digital transformation by advancing the implementation of our WEPA.cloud
You translate business requirements into hybrid infrastructure solutions, ensuring they align with the company's objectives and IT strategy by collaborating in an agile setting with IT, development, and business teams
You lead initiatives to optimize infrastructure cost, performance, and security across both cloud and on-premise environments
You architect and maintain the integration between on-premises infrastructure (virtualization, storage, networking) and Azure services, ensuring seamless hybrid connectivity
You design and evolve our virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Proxmox), including compute, storage, and disaster recovery strategy
You stay updated with Azure's latest offerings as well as developments in virtualization and system architecture, leveraging them to drive innovation and efficiency
You develop and implement cloud and infrastructure governance, best practices, and standards, and mentor teams on Azure and on-premise system architecture
You work on a broad variety of digital technology projects (including Industry 4.0, Robotic Process Automation, etc.)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualification: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
Personality: Ability to work in a team, flexibility, motivation
Working: Independent, team-oriented and structured work
Experience and Know-how:
- At least 10 years of hands-on experience in cloud and system architecture, with a focus on Microsoft Azure and enterprise virtualization platforms
- Solid hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, Proxmox, and on-premise infrastructure design (compute, storage, networking)
- Demonstrated success in designing and implementing large-scale hybrid cloud and on-premise solutions
- Azure certifications, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, are highly desirable; VMware certifications (e.g., VCP) are a plus
- Strong proponent of agile methodologies and practices
- Ability to translate business needs into actionable cloud and infrastructure solutions
Languages: Very good English skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Become an important part of an interdisciplinary and international team of technology experts and solution developers.
We keep the hierarchy as low as possible and give room for creativity; we want people who take ownership of topics and successfully implement them.
We give you room to grow personally, discover new strengths and develop your skills.
We work at the times and places that allow us to realize our projects in the best possible way.
Our modern office in downtown Düsseldorf provides the framework for creative and contemporary work. And good work requires good equipment - that's why you can choose your own equipment.