Cloud Architect

Job Description:

A rare opportunity to join a leading technology company and build a new Cloud Services Unit that will provide Azure-based solutions to the company's clients. This role includes full responsibility for the technological leadership of the domain, building end-to-end cloud infrastructure, recruiting a team of experts, establishing processes and methodologies, and turning the unit into an independent technological-business arm within the organization.

The position involves developing and implementing advanced cloud solutions, building DevOps processes, managing cloud budgets (FinOps), designing disaster recovery (DR) solutions, ensuring cloud security, and providing ongoing support and optimization of services for end clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establishing a new Cloud Services Unit based on Microsoft Azure
• Designing and executing end-to-end cloud solutions, including DevOps, FinOps, Cloud Security, and Disaster Recovery
• Developing infrastructure and implementing Infrastructure as Code
• Defining procedures, best practices, and workflows
• Recruiting, managing, and leading a team of cloud engineers
• Guiding clients through cloud migration processes and optimizing existing infrastructure
• Providing technological consulting and leading complex cloud projects for company clients

Requirements:

• Significant experience (at least 5 years) working with Microsoft Azure cloud services – mandatory
• Expertise in FinOps, DevOps, Cloud Security, and Disaster Recovery solutions – mandatory
• Proven experience in building and implementing end-to-end cloud infrastructure – mandatory
• Experience in managing or leading technological teams – a significant advantage
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / ARM / Bicep) – advantage
• Experience in developing CI/CD processes in Azure DevOps – advantage
• Strategic mindset, business-oriented thinking, and strong service orientation
• Excellent communication skills, leadership, and the ability to drive people and processes
• High-level English – reading, writing, and speaking

Required Skills:

• Strong presence, charisma, and proven leadership abilities
• High service awareness and excellent interpersonal skills
• Passion for new challenges and technological innovation
• System-wide perspective and strategic thinking
• Decision-making ability and experience managing complex processes
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills