AWS Cloud Architect (m/f/d)

T-Systems Iberia; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Coursera training access

Weekly language classes

Descripción de la vacante

T-Systems Iberia is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect & Technical Team Lead to design, implement, and govern large‑scale AWS solutions. You will lead a multi‑discipline engineering team, own architecture decisions, and coordinate cloud migrations and automation.

The role emphasizes security, IaC, and cost‑efficient cloud delivery, with exposure to Terraform, CloudFormation, and CI/CD tooling. A hybrid work model and professional growth opportunities are offered in a dynamic

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years designing and implementing cloud architectures on AWS.
• AWS Certifications including Solutions Architect – Professional (or equivalent).
• Proven experience with Terraform and core AWS services listed.
• Strong knowledge of containers and CI/CD tooling.

Responsabilidades

• Lead cloud architecture initiatives and coordinate technical teams.
• Oversee backlog management, project follow‑up, and delivery of cloud initiatives.
• Design scalable, secure, and cost‑effective AWS architectures.
• Mentor engineers and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Drive security governance and IaC governance across accounts.

Conocimientos

AWS Architecture

Team Leadership

IaC

Containers

Security Best Practices

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Terraform

CloudFormation

CDK

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI/CD

Jenkins

CodePipeline/CodeBuild

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

T‑Systems is part of the Deutsche Telekom Group, with around 30.000 employees worldwide. We create technology with purpose to generate a positive impact on society. We are looking for curious talent, eager to learn, take on challenges, and contribute ideas that transform our customers’ experience.

Company Description

T‑Systems is part of the Deutsche Telekom Group, with around 30.000 employees worldwide. We create technology with purpose to generate a positive impact on society. We are looking for curious talent, eager to learn, take on challenges, and contribute ideas that transform our customers’ experience.

We trust people: we offer autonomy, continuous support, and a collaborative environment where you can grow without limits. We are one global team, guided by respect, integrity, and a passion for doing better every day.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced AWS Cloud Architect & Technical Team Lead to design, implement, and manage large‑scale cloud solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role combines technical leadership, architecture ownership, and team coordination, ensuring that cloud environments and infrastructure projects are secure, scalable, cost‑efficient, and aligned with strategic goals.

The ideal candidate will lead cloud architecture initiatives, coordinate technical teams, manage operational workflows, and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple areas. This includes responsibility for backlog management, project follow‑up, and ensuring smooth delivery of cloud initiatives.

Responsibilities And Duties

Technical Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor the engineering team, providing technical guidance and ensuring effective task delivery.
• Coordinate daily operations, assign workloads (JIRA), and support in resolving technical blockers.
• Ensure alignment between technical execution and project objectives.

AWS Cloud Architecture & Implementation

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available AWS architectures.
• Build cloud solutions using core AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, EKS/ECS, CloudFormation/CDK/Terraform).
• Apply AWS best practices and the Well‑Architected Framework.

Infrastructure Automation & IaC

• Automate cloud infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK, and GitOps practices.
• Maintain consistency, traceability, and security across IaC deployments.

Cloud Security & Governance

• Implement AWS security best practices (IAM governance, KMS, networking).
• Manage multi‑account governance and compliance frameworks (Organizations, SCPs, Control Tower).

Operational Coordination

• Participate in regular stakeholder and project follow‑up meetings (Landing Zone, IaC, migration planning).
• Oversee progress of cloud migration and operational tasks, ensuring timely delivery.

Cost Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Assess cloud environments and propose improvements for cost, performance, and security.
• Promote evolving AWS-native solutions to enhance efficiency and scalability.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with development, operations, security, and architecture teams.
• Translate business needs into secure, scalable cloud solutions and provide technical leadership across the organization.

Qualifications

Must-have requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience designing and implementing cloud architectures on AWS.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification (or equivalent AWS certifications).
• Demonstrated expertise with infrastructure-as-code tools, with Terraform mandatory.
• Proven experience with core AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, EKS/ECS, IAM, and CloudFormation.
• Strong knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and container orchestration platforms.
• Experience implementing AWS security best practices, IAM governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tooling such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline/CodeBuild.

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Experience migrating on‑premises systems and legacy applications to AWS.
• Knowledge of hybrid and multi‑cloud platform architectures and deployment strategies.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, and managing cross‑functional projects.
• Proven track record in cloud cost optimization and resource management.
• Experience with multi‑account AWS governance, AWS Organizations, and AWS Control Tower.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban and project management tools like JIRA.
• Additional AWS certifications (Solutions Architect – Associate, DevOps Engineer, Security Specialty) or complementary cloud certifications.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Additional Information

What do we offer you?

Work environment & flexibility

• International, dynamic and collaborative environment
• T‑Social: social initiatives (sports, community, health, ...)
• Hybrid work model (remote/on‑site)
• Flexible working hours

Growth & development

• Customized training: access to Coursera to learn whatever you want, whenever you want
• Weekly language classes (English, Spanish & German)
• International Mentoring Sessions & Experience Days

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible compensation plan (health insurance, meal vouchers, childcare, transport)
• Telemedicine
• Life and accident insurance
• Social fund

Wellbeing & time off

• 26+ working days of vacation per year
• Free access to specialist services (medical, legal, wellness)
• 100% salary coverage during medical leave

And many more advantages of being part of T-Systems!

T‑Systems Iberia will only process the CVs of candidates who meet the requirements specified for each offer.