Cloud Software Architect

Characters Connection

4 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English, German

Experience level

Senior

Remote

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

C Sharp (Programming Language)

Cloud Computing

Cloud Database

Continuous Integration

Amazon DynamoDB

Node.js

PCI Data Security Standards

Cloud Platform System

System Availability

Reliability of Systems

Cloudformation

Event Driven Architecture

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Kubernetes

Functional Programming

Terraform

Serverless Computing

Legacy Systems

Design and evolve large-scale, cost-efficient architectures on AWS, ensuring scalability, resilience, and performance.
Identify optimization levers and implement strategies to minimize cloud spend while maintaining business continuity and compliance.
Modernize legacy systems by introducing cloud-native best practices (e.g., serverless, event-driven architecture, Kubernetes) where they add measurable value.
Partner closely with engineering and product teams to guide implementation, ensuring alignment between architecture, cost control, and business outcomes.
Collaborate with internal cloud platform teams to leverage shared infrastructure capabilities effectively.
Ensure system reliability and compliance with GDPR, PCI-DSS, and other regulatory frameworks.
Establish and advocate FinOps-aligned design principles and best practices for cloud cost governance., * A pivotal architectural role in a global technology transformation.
The opportunity to shape cost-efficient and future-ready cloud environments.
Work closely with top engineering leaders across Europe and the US.

7+ years of experience in AWS architecture, design, and cost optimization for large-scale or high-traffic platforms.
Strong background in AWS services (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, CloudFront, RDS, DynamoDB, etc.) and cloud automation.
Proven ability to analyze and optimize cloud cost structures while maintaining high availability and performance.
Experience with modernization of legacy systems and hybrid architecture environments.
Solid programming understanding (e.g., C#, Node.js) to collaborate effectively with software teams.
Familiarity with Kubernetes, CI/CD, observability, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
Awareness of compliance and security frameworks relevant to global cloud operations.
Excellent analytical and communication skills in English; German is a plus.