Senior Cloud & System Architect (m/f/d)

FACT Werbeagentur GmbH; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working

Modern office in Düsseldorf

Own equipment options

Zusammenfassung

WEPA Hygieneprodukte GmbH in Germany seeks a Senior Cloud Architect (m/f/d) to design and implement hybrid cloud and on-premise solutions. You will drive Azure and virtualization strategies across VMware/vSphere and Proxmox, aligning IT with business goals while optimizing cost and security.

We offer a flexible hybrid setup with up to 95% remote work and a modern office in Düsseldorf for essential collaboration, along with room for personal growth and ownership of topics in a fast-paced,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
• Very good English skills.
• 10+ years hands-on cloud and system architecture experience, mainly Azure and on-premise virtualization.
• Experience with VMware vSphere and Proxmox, large-scale hybrid solutions.
• Agile methodologies and ability to translate business needs into IT solutions.

Aufgaben

• Design and deploy hybrid cloud/on-premise architectures on Microsoft Azure and VMware/vSphere, Proxmox.
• Translate business requirements into infrastructure solutions in agile settings with IT, development and business teams.
• Lead initiatives to optimize cost, performance and security across cloud and on-premises.
• Maintain integration between on-premises infrastructure and Azure services with hybrid connectivity.
• Shape virtualization platforms and disaster recovery strategy; stay updated on Azure and virtualization trends.
• Develop cloud/infrastructure governance, best practices, and mentor teams on Azure/ on‑premise architecture.
• Contribute to diverse digital projects including Industry 4.0 and Robotic Process Automation.

Jobbeschreibung

Our digital innovation centre WEPA.digital is looking for a new team member:

Senior Cloud Architect (m/f/d)

WEPA.digital is an agile environment for young-minded change makers and technology enthusiasts with a passion for engineering the digital tomorrow of our company. Key to our mission is a central platform spanning cloud and on-premise technology that serves as the backbone for our connected future. With a cutting‑edge technology stack, we not only fuel our business with data and drive better decisions. Our hybrid infrastructure also empowers us to make leaps forward by enabling powerful use cases from real‑time analytics to low‑code automations and custom software solutions.

With your experience across cloud and on-premise infrastructure and your hands‑on mentality, you will design, implement and optimise hybrid architectures that are scalable, resilient and aligned with our business goals. You will ensure that our infrastructure – from the data centre to the cloud – is agile, secure and cost‑effective, enabling us to innovate and stay ahead in the digital age.

Hybrid working: up to 95% remote possible; 5% on‑site in Düsseldorf/Arnsberg required.

Responsibilities

• You design and deploy enterprise‑level cloud and on‑premise architectures on Microsoft Azure and our virtualised data centre (VMware/vSphere, Proxmox) to support 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 optimise infrastructure cost, performance, and security across both cloud and on‑premise environments.
• You architect and maintain the integration between on‑premises infrastructure (virtualisation, 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.).

Qualifications

• 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.

Team & Culture

• Become an important part of an interdisciplinary and international team of technology experts and solution developers.
• Creativity & Responsibility: 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.
• Personal development: We give you room to grow personally, discover new strengths and develop your skills.
• Flexible working: We work at the times and places that allow us to realise our projects in the best possible way.
• Modern working environment: Our modern office in downtown Düsseldorf provides the framework for creative and contemporary work. And good work requires good equipment – that is why you can choose your own equipment.

Become a crucial part of our interdisciplinary and international team of technology experts!

WEPA Hygieneprodukte GmbH
Frau Christina Rohe
Rönkhauser Straße 26
59757 Arnsberg‑Müschede