Cloud Platform Architect Lisboa

Cloud Platform Architect
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Our client, a leading Silicon Valley company specialising in Vertical AI Saa
S solutions, collaborates with top firms worldwide in industries such as accounting, consulting, investment banking, legal, private capital, and real assets. They’re looking for a Cloud Platform Architect to join their growing team at their new Research & Development centre in Lisbon. In this role you’ll design and build cloud infrastructure and platform services, collaborating with product engineering teams to ensure applications are built on a scalable, reliable, and efficient cloud foundation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cloud Platform Ownership: Take full responsibility for the cloud platform architecture, ensuring it supports product teams and integrates seamlessly with their applications.
2. Collaborate with Engineering Teams: Work closely with product engineering teams to translate their requirements into robust architectural solutions.
3. Integrate New Features: Oversee the addition of new features to the cloud platform, prioritising performance,
   - efficiency, security, and scalability.
4. Research and Innovate: Continuously explore new cloud technologies and tools to identify opportunities for platform improvement.
5. Recommend Strategic Technologies: Suggest technology adoptions that align with strategic goals and business priorities.
6. Cloud Governance: Establish and enforce governance policies to ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
7. Comprehensive Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation, including architecture diagrams, processes, and guidelines, to support understanding and troubleshooting.
8. Cost Efficiency: Ensure all platform components are
   - effective to operate and maintain.
9. Advice on Best Practices: Partner with engineering teams to guide them in applying cloud best practices to their designs and architectures.
10. Refine Architectures: Regularly review and optimise existing architectures to meet changing business and technology needs.

What You Bring

1. Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
2. Cloud Architecture Expertise: Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or similar role, with a strong focus on Azure or AWS.
3. Large-Scale Cloud Solutions: Demonstrated success in designing and implementing scalable cloud solutions.
4. Deep Cloud Knowledge: Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices.
5. Containerisation Skills: Proficient in Kubernetes orchestration and containerisation.
6. Database Expertise: Strong knowledge of Postgre
   SQL and MSSQL.
7. AI/ML Experience: Skilled in working with AI/ML technologies.
8. Proficient in Linux and Windows.
9. Serverless Computing: Hands-on experience with serverless computing and related frameworks.
10. Collaboration, Leadership, and Problem-Solving: Excellent communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with
    - functional teams.

Why Apply Now?

With over 20 years of expertise, our client is a global leader in Vertical AI Saa
S solutions, revolutionising how top firms across industries operate. They offer more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of a company that values accountability, collaboration, and growth in a truly diverse and inclusive culture. They provide a flexible, connected work environment that prioritises both
- life balance and career development, making it the perfect place to thrive professionally and personally.

Open to receiving applicants from outside of Portugal and offering a comprehensive relocation package along with immigration/administrative support.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Send your CV to ari. kilab@robertwalters.com

Área: Dev
Ops and Cloud

Local: Lisboa

Tipo de contrato: FULL_TIME

Especialização: Tecnologias de informação

Indústria: TI

Salário: Negotiable

Tipo de trabalho: Híbrido

Nível de experiência: Gerente sénior

Referência da vaga: 2321172/001

Data postada: 31 de janeiro de 2025

Consultor: Ari Kilab