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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Cloud Architect - **Company:** Rivada Space Networks GmbH - **Location:** München, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data Warehousing, DevOps, Elasticsearch, OpenStack, Proprietary Software, Ansible, Prometheus, Software Deployment, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Large Language Models, Grafana, Multi-Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Gitlab, Containerization, Data Lakes, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Kibana, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Serverless Computing, Docker, Vulnerability Analysis, Microservices - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5823038817 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. * 10+ years of professional experience in CI with5+ years specifically as a cloud architect defining and specifying technical architecture and deployment solutions. * Valuable experience in setting up a CI from scratch. * Holistic understanding of cloud infrastructure building blocks: compute, storage, networking, monitoring, security ,automation and inventory. * Very strong with CICD, pipeline automation and DevOps, particularly with Terraform, GitLab and operational use case designs (like backup, application upgrade). * Experience in the following technologies and domains would be desired: + Expert knowledge of major cloud providers (AWS and GCP)and desirable experience in OpenStack ,hybrid and/or multi-cloud environments. + Expert knowledge in automation tools like Terraform or Ansible. + Expert knowledge in OS software such as Kubernetes, Kafka, ElasticSearch, Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana. + Knowledge in security management and IT Service Management processes. + Very good communication and soft skills to coordinate and interact with other internal teams. * Able to travel and work in a very dynamic environment. * Fluency in English. ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Architect to join our dynamic and innovative team. You will be responsible for the design and the engineering solution, as well as the technical management of the RSN Cloud Infrastructure, ensuring it meets our business needs. This includes * Defining the CI strategic vision and ensuring enterprise alignment including e.g.: + Cloud road map: Defines the multi-year cloud strategy, choosing between public, private, hybrid, or multi-cloud approaches based on company goals. + Vendor management: Evaluates cloud providers, third-party software, and integration tools to get the best value and avoid vendor lock-in. * Designing and specifying the CI technical architecture including e.g.: + High availability &disaster recovery: Designs systems with automated failovers and multi-region replication so business services never go down. + Modern paradigms: Champions microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless architectures to maximize application agility. + AI tooling & tech stack: Evaluateand govern modern AI tools and frameworks (e.g., LLMs, RAG pipelines, vector databases, and orchestration tools) foroptimalperformance and cost. + Data &analyticsinfra: Architectures scalable data pipelines, data warehouses, and data lakes capable of handling massive telemetry or business data. * Promoting DevSecOps and automation including e.g.: * Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Ensures that entire environments can be spun up or torn down automatically via code,eliminatingmanual configuration errors. * Security-first mindset: Integrates continuous security monitoring, automated vulnerability scanning, and strict encryption into the core design. * CI/CD integration: Collaborates with DevOps teams to build smooth software deployment pipelines, accelerating how fast new features hit production. * Executing proof of concepts to design and prototype solutions(including AI)to validate technical feasibility and demonstrate value before full-scale production. * Preparing financial engineering for cost optimisation and budget forecasting. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Debug a Kubernetes Operator](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/487-debug-a-kubernetes-operator) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)