IT Architect – Hybrid Cloud & Automation

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Location: High flexibility for remote work with occasional on-site presence in Hamburg

• Design, implement, and optimize modern, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure architectures—primarily in OpenStack and hybrid cloud environments.
• Develop automation strategies for infrastructure deployment using Infrastructure as Code principles and scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
• Design CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications, leveraging tools like GitLab CI, Jenkins, and Argo CD.
• Create and evolve architecture models based on strategic goals, technical requirements, and compliance standards of public sector and financial clients.
• Support long-term transformation projects by developing migration strategies for legacy IT landscapes.
• Conduct monitoring, performance tuning, and continuous improvement of cloud platforms and IT operations.
• Translate customer requirements into detailed service and architecture documentation, and support the development of reusable architecture building blocks.
• Prepare bid-relevant documents and conduct profitability and cost analyses for complex cloud projects.
• Provide expert consulting to clients on architecture implementation, cloud security, governance, and long-term operating models.
• Ensure architectural compliance with security regulations (e.g., BSI IT baseline protection) and support emergency management processes.

What You Bring to the Table

• 5+ years of experience designing and managing complex IT and cloud architectures (hybrid/public/private).
• Deep knowledge of cloud-native technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, Helm) and hybrid infrastructure domains (networks, servers, storage, identity management, security, etc.).
• Practical experience with Software Defined Networking (SDN), middleware, IT operations, and data backup strategies.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash) and CI/CD tooling (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Argo CD).
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale infrastructures (e.g., ≥ 5,000 servers or ≥ 20,000 clients).
• Strong analytical skills to structure technical requirements and translate them into strategic, scalable architecture solutions.
• Experience working with public sector or financial institutions, with an understanding of compliance and governance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present technical topics clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Long-term assignments with individual clients in the public sector and finance.
• High flexibility for remote work; occasional travel to customer or company locations.
• Independent work culture in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Professional Growth: Annual training budget for certifications, conferences, and professional development.
• Work-Life Balance: Trust-based working hours and mobile working.
• Compensation: Attractive salary with profit-sharing and bonus programs.
• Mobility & Health: Public transport subsidy, company bicycle option, and wellness programs.
• Community: Regular team events and social initiatives.
• Career Development: Transparent career paths with personalized support and growth opportunities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Engineering

• Industries

  Public Policy Offices, Data Infrastructure and Analytics, and IT System Data Services

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