Technology Architect Cloud Platforms

Job Description

Your Contribution Design standardized Azure infrastructure architectures (IaaS & PaaS). Design architecture regarding landing zones, subscriptions, and RBAC models. Establish FinOps best practice for cost optimization, reporting, and budgeting. Ensure high availability, scalability, and operational reliability of the Azure platform. Provide designs enabling automation using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM). Define and publish architectural reference designs to be used as global standards in MAHLE IT. Establish guardrails to ensure compliance with security, data protection, and regulatory requirements. Provide technical guidance on cloud infrastructure and platform architecture and act as point of contact for related topics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define cloud architecture strategies aligned with business goals. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to operative teams on Azure services and cloud-native design patterns. Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory requirements in cloud solutions. As a Technology Architect, you will design and govern the cloud infrastructure landscape with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure (landing zones, subscriptions, RBAC models etc.). Beyond architecture, you provide guardrails for operations and enable FinOps practices to ensure transparency and efficiency. You will be a trusted advisor for both IT and business stakeholders, shaping the technical foundation of MAHLE cloud strategy. Your Experience And Qualification Proven senior-level expertise Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure services (compute, storage, networking, identity, monitoring, security). Several years of Experience with cloud governance frameworks and Azure Landing Zones. Skilled in Infrastructure-as-Code and automation concepts. Experience in establishing cloud native and hybrid architectures. Strong communication skills, customer orientation, and analytical thinking Fluent in both written and spoken English Proficiency in cloud architecture frameworks and methodologies Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly (on C-level). Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Understanding of architectural framework (TOGAF, IAF, Zachmann) (certification will be treated as an advantage) Awareness of ITIL or similar framework (certificate as a plus) Certified or proven knowledge on the level of AZ-305 (certification will be treated as an advantage) Complementary certifications like AZ-104 or AZ-500 will be seen as an advantage Minimum Requirements Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub). Knowledge of containerized workloads and Kubernetes (AKS). Knowledge of FinOps and cost management best practices. Experience with hybrid cloud environments and integration with on-premises systems. Knowledge of security frameworks and tools (e.g., Azure Security Center, Defender for Cloud). Our Offering We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles! After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, once your profile will get shortlisted. #DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people. Do you have any questions? [email protected]