Cloud Architect

Caixa Mágica Software; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Tech equipment

Team events

Training in latest technologies

Office snacks

Resumo da oferta

Caixa Mágica Software is hiring a senior Cloud/Technical Architect to drive cloud strategy and migration across banking workloads. You will define architectures, design patterns and governance, guiding engineers and collaborating with business leaders to ensure secure, compliant cloud solutions.

You will mentor teams on cloud-native design, container orchestration, DevOps, data analytics, and API strategies, while staying current with fintech cloud trends and emerging tools.

Qualificações

• Proven experience designing, migrating and operating production workloads in cloud environments.
• Experience delivering cloud-native architectures and micro‑services.
• Experience embedding security tools in CI/CD pipelines (SCA/SAST/DAST).
• Ability to document and reuse cloud design patterns across projects.
• Familiarity with GDPR and governance in financial services.

Responsabilidades

• Define and design cloud-architecture solutions aligned with business objectives and security requirements.
• Create and maintain architectural blueprints, patterns and reference frameworks.
• Drive move-to-cloud and migration roadmaps for cloud workloads.
• Mentor engineers, influence cross-functional roadmaps, and govern API strategies.
• Communicate progress and risks to senior stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

Cloud platforms

Container orchestration

Cloud-native design

Security in CI/CD

Governance & GDPR

OpenStack

IBM Cloud services

TOGAF certifications

OpenShift

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

English (expert)

French (nice to have)

Formação académica

AWS Solution Architect‑Professional

Azure Architect

Google Professional Cloud Architect

TOGAF

OpenStack Certification

Ferramentas

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview:

The Technology Architecture (TA) team is operating in a fast‑paced, international, English environment, TA defines technology strategy, governs standards, and evangelizes on emerging solutions (APIs, AI/ML, BI, Cloud, etc.).

What will you do?

• Monitoring the portfolio of both internally and externally cloud‑hosted applications and solutions.
• Driving the move‑to‑cloud migration program that transfers workloads onto our internal cloud platforms.
• Liaising with business and technology leaders, to drive agendas forward in a fast paced and evolving landscape.
• The role combines deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and strong stakeholder‑management to deliver secure, compliant, consistent, and innovative cloud solutions across CIB.
• Define & design cloud‑architecture solutions that align with CIB business objectives, security, regulatory requirements, and the overall TA technology strategy.
• Support the Cloud pillar activity – monitor the external SaaS portfolio, assess risk and maturity, and drive the migration roadmap for all in-scope applications.
• Deliver architectural blueprints, design patterns, and reference frameworks (e.g., Cloud Design Patterns, CI/CD, IaC) for development teams and ensure reuse across projects.
• Advise development squads/teams on cloud‑native design, API strategy, DevOps practices, data‑analytics, AI/ML integration and open‑source tooling (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Terraform, Ansible).
• Define, enforce, and evolve governance processes – cloud‑security standards, Secure Development Lifecycle (SCA, SAST, DAST), compliance checks and cost‑management policies.
• Stay up to date on latest trends and evolution on the cloud landscape - cloud services, industry trends and fintech innovations; influence the broader CIB technology community to meet industry standards and practices.
• Support the validation of emerging technologies and tools and tracking proofs‑of‑concept with internal teams, external fintech partners or vendors.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide rapid, creative resolutions to keep migration programs on schedule.
• Communicate progress, risks and recommendations to IT and senior business stakeholders (written reports, presentations, governance forums).
• Contribute to the CIB Cloud Strategy, ensuring alignment with security, compliance, data‑sovereignty and resiliency goals.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and knowledge‑transfer activities for the Technical Architecture and Cloud teams.
• Mentor junior architects and developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and best‑practice adoption.
• Participate in cross‑functional committees (API governance, AI ethics fintech partnerships) to influence broader technology road‑maps.
• Assist in defining service‑level and operational metrics for cloud‑based solutions.

What are we looking for?

• Development and Solution Architectures (OOP, OOAD, Data, Middleware, Scalability, Resiliency) - Demonstrated experience in software and systems implementation & design and overall distributed systems architecture.
• Cloud platforms (one or more of AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud) - Minimum 5 years designing, migrating and operating production workloads.
• Container orchestration & IaC (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, Terraform, Ansible) - Hands‑on implementation and architecture.
• Cloud‑native application design, micro‑services &‑driven architectures - Proven delivery in cloud environments.
• Secure Development Lifecycle (SCA, SAST, DAST, CSPM) - Experience embedding security tools in CI/CD pipelines.
• Cloud Design Patterns & reference architectures - Ability to document and reuse patterns across projects.
• Governance & compliance (e.g. GDPR) - Demonstrated application in previous roles.
• Strong communication & stakeholder management - Written & verbal fluency for both technical teams and senior management.
• Knowledge of IBM Cloud services (IBM Cloud Pak, Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud).
• Relevant certifications (AWS Solution Architect‑Professional, Azure Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, TOGAF, etc.) or demonstration of equivalent experience.
• Knowledge on OpenStack cloud operating system.
• Exposure to the financial services industry (banking, payments, fintech, capital markets).
• Awareness around Data Science.
• English – Expert 8read, spoken, written).
• French – Practice (nice to have).
• Autonomy & Organisation - Self‑starter, capable of managing multiple streams while maintaining high quality.
• Proactivity & Risk‑Management - Anticipates issues, proposes mitigation actions and drives continuous improvement.
• Communication - Clear, concise, persuasive – can translate complex technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.
• Collaboration & Coaching - Strong team player; enjoys mentoring, knowledge‑sharing and building cross‑functional relationships.
• Result‑Orientation - Delivers on commitments, meets deadlines and tracks measurable outcomes (cost savings, migration velocity, security posture).
• Cultural Agility - Comfortable in a multi‑cultural, multi‑location environment; respects diversity and inclusion.
• Ethics & Motivation - High personal integrity, strong work ethic and commitment to our values.

What can you expect from us?

• A permanent job contract for a long term project;
• Tech equipment + SIM Card + personal smartphone;
• Health and Life Insurance;
• Social events and team buildings;
• The commitment of letting you grow with us, and be rewarded accordingly;
• A dynamic and young team that will be always there to support you;
• Training in the latest technologies;
• Coffee, fruits, snacks and a warm welcoming when you pass by the office.