Senior Cloud Solution Architect

As a Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Lindt & Sprüngli, your primary goal is to design and implement cutting-edge cloud solutions, leveraging Microsoft Azure as the main hyperscaler. You will play a pivotal role in driving cloud adoption, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security for our clients' mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

The Senior Cloud Solution Architect is a key member of the Infrastructure Team, responsible for leading the design, architecture, and deployment of cloud solutions, with a focus on Microsoft Azure. This role requires a strategic mindset, hands-on technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stay abreast of emerging technologies.

Skills

Must have

Technical Skills:

Master's Degree in Computer Science, IT, or similar field

6+ years of commercial experience;

2+ years of experience on a SA or similar role

Proven experience in designing and implementing complex, scalable, and secure cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure for enterprise-grade solutions (e.g. Cloud

Adoption Framework, Well-Architected Framework, ).

Hands-on experience with a broad range of Microsoft Azure cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, Networking, Security, Data Services).

Experience with SAP solutions, containerization principles (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker), identity management, and data analytics and AI (e.g. Fabric, Databricks,

Foundry) is a plus.

Proven experience designing hub-and-spoke topologies, cross-premises networking solutions in a hybrid-cloud environment (DNS, routing, VPN, ExpressRoute, Firewall).

Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, ARM) and architectural principles for CI/CD.

Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Strong commitment to quality, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across various cloud components.

Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Nice to have

German / French / Italian / Spanish