Lead IT Architect - German Speaking
Core
Lead IT Architect responsible for designing and operating complex cloud and on-premise platforms to ensure high-quality digital customer experiences.
Role type
Senior IC IT Architect (Cloud & Infrastructure)
Builds
End-to-end cloud and on-premise/private cloud platforms, Kubernetes-based operational solutions, shared and managed service architectures.
Domain
Telecommunications / Enterprise IT Infrastructure
Required skills
Cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, T Cloud Public), On-premise infrastructure, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/OpenTofu), CI/CD (GitLab, ArgoCD), DevOps leadership, Stakeholder management, Strategic architecture planning, Security by design, High availability & scalability design.
Preferred skills
Security & compliance (DSGVO, BSI), Policy as Code (OPA, Kyverno), Service mesh (Istio), Regulated/Teleco environment experience.
Responsibilities
Design and develop cloud and on-premise platform architectures; Lead DevOps and System Engineering teams; Define operational models and roles; Communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders; Ensure high availability, scalability, and security by design; Evaluate technology alternatives for executive decision support.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
