Senior Cloud Solution Architect

Project Description:

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.

Mandatory Skills Description:

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.
• Languages: English required, German a big plus, French / Italian / Spanish a plus

Nice-to-Have Skills Description:

German/French / Italian / Spanish

• English: B2 Upper Intermediate