Senior Cloud Architect

Expleo Group; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Expleo Group is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to drive cloud strategy and architecture across global initiatives in Lisbon. The role focuses on designing secure, scalable cloud solutions leveraging Azure, IaC, and cloud-native patterns.

You will influence stakeholders and collaborate with engineering teams to deliver resilient platforms. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in cloud infrastructure or related fields, strong Azure expertise, and a proven track record in leadership and

Qualifications

• 7+ years in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, or enterprise architecture.
• Strong Azure expertise across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS.
• Proven ability to design secure, scalable cloud architectures.
• Experience with Terraform, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, containers, APIs, and data platforms.
• Understanding of cybersecurity and DevOps in cloud contexts.
• Strong leadership, communication with stakeholders.
• Fluent in English with solid organizational skills.

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure

Platform Engineering

Solution Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Azure

Cloud Architecture

Security

Observability

High Availability

Disaster Recovery

Kubernetes

Containers

APIs

Data Platforms

Integration Patterns

Cybersecurity

DevOps

AI Cloud Services

Leadership

Stakeholder Communication

Presentation

English Proficiency

Tools

Terraform

GitHub

CI/CD

Job description

Expleo is a trusted partner for your innovation journey. As a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider, we are ideally positioned to help you achieve your ambitions and future-proof your business. With a smart blend of bold thinking and reliable execution, we’re able to fast-track innovation through each step of your value chain.
We are strategically positioned to build value, with a global footprint across 30 countries.
We are as global and local as you need us to be, with strong best-in-class pan-European technological centres and unique best-shoring capabilities.
We leverage a network of high value-adding affiliates in consulting and industrial excellence, and leading partners across multiple sectors to provide you with the most comprehensive services and solutions in an ever-changing environment.

Essential Skills

• At least 7 years of professional experience in Cloud Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, Solution Architecture, or Enterprise Architecture.
• Solid experience with Microsoft Azure and Enterprise Cloud Architecture, covering IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions.
• Experience designing secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures, including networking, identity management, security, observability, high availability, and disaster recovery.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - preferably Terraform automation, GitHub, and CI/CD, with the ability to analyze and validate technical solutions.
• Knowledge of cloud-native architectures, Kubernetes, containers, APIs, data platforms, and integration patterns.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, DevOps, and AI-related cloud services, with the ability to assess risks, technical alternatives, and architectural decisions.
• Leadership and technical influence skills, the ability to communicate with stakeholders, and present solutions to both technical and non-technical teams.
• Fluency in spoken and written English, with strong organizational skills, autonomy, and the ability to collaborate.