Cloud Architect

Cloud Architect

Sopra Steria
Sopra Steria
Madrid, Spain (Hybrid)HybridCompetitiveAdded yesterdaySenior · 6+ yearsPermanent🇪🇸Spanish: Native

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 years of experience in cloud roles, including at least 2-3 years as a Cloud Architect designing production solutions.
Ability to design multicloud architectures (primarily AWS, also Azure and GCP): landing zones, networking, security, high availability, DR, compute, data, and managed services.
Mastery of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform (module design, state strategy, governance) and Ansible; defining IaC standards and patterns for teams. Practical knowledge of Terraform is ESSENTIAL, with or without certification (modules, plan/apply, state management, and Git versioning).
Design of CI/CD and DevOps/GitOps strategy at the platform level.
Containers and orchestration (Kubernetes: EKS/AKS/GKE) and microservices/serverless architectures.
Advanced Kubernetes: not just deploying applications, but administering the cluster - Helm, auto-scaling (HPA / Cluster Autoscaler), networking and Ingress, RBAC, resource management (requests/limits), updates, and incident resolution. On EKS / AKS / GKE.
Cloud security and governance: IAM, identity and secret management, encryption, regulatory compliance, and Well-Architected frameworks.
FinOps and cost optimization; cost-efficiency-oriented design.

Benefits

Permanent contract and full-time hours
23 days of vacation
Continuous training: technical, soft, and language skills. We provide access to certifications, training from major Technology Partners, online platforms, and much more!
Life and accident insurance
Option to benefit from our flexible compensation package (health insurance, childcare vouchers, transport, meals, and training)
Access to Privilege Club, where you will find interesting discounts at major brands
Personalized and detailed onboarding. We accompany you at all times so that you feel #soprano from day one.
Office with dedicated leisure spaces. Work and fun combined!
Teamwork and a good atmosphere; the power of unity is always present.

And most importantly... You have the opportunity to develop your professional career with us: We will create a personalized career plan together. You will receive training, we will set objectives, and we will conduct follow-ups to ensure we achieve them together. We listen to your priorities and fight for them.

Your voice matters here! Join us and be part of something bigger!

**The world is how we shape it**

At Sopra Steria, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, evaluating each application objectively based on competencies and experience. We firmly believe that the diversity of experiences and perspectives is what drives our innovation.

Job Description

Company Description

Because working at Sopra Steria means feeling Sopra Steria.

We are a leading European firm in consulting, digital services, and software development, with nearly 56,000 employees across almost 30 countries and over 4,000 in Spain.
We focus on people, their training, and professional development, which drives us to constantly grow and improve.

We are passionate about digital technology, and like you, we seek the best adventures. We want your daily routine to become one of your greatest inspirations. We want you to learn, contribute, have fun, grow, and, above all, enjoy to the fullest.

If you want to be part of a "Great Place to Work" team, keep reading!

Job Description

What challenge do we propose?

Within our Tech Consulting unit, we have the opportunity to bring on a Cloud Architect to carry out the following responsibilities:

  • Design and validate cloud architectures (primarily AWS, also Azure and GCP) aligned with business, security, and cost requirements.
  • Define standards, patterns, and IaC (Terraform/Ansible), CI/CD, and security guidelines for engineering teams.
  • Provide technical leadership for landing zones, networking strategies, identity, disaster recovery (DR), and multicloud governance.
  • Conduct architecture reviews (Well-Architected Reviews) and ensure solution quality.
  • Act as a technical reference point and liaison with clients, development teams, and operations.
  • Evaluate new technologies and define the cloud platform roadmap.
Requirements

What are we looking for?

  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in cloud roles, including at least 2-3 years as a Cloud Architect designing production solutions.
  • Ability to design multicloud architectures (primarily AWS, also Azure and GCP): landing zones, networking, security, high availability, DR, compute, data, and managed services.
  • Mastery of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform (module design, state strategy, governance) and Ansible; defining IaC standards and patterns for teams. Practical knowledge of Terraform is ESSENTIAL, with or without certification (modules, plan/apply, state management, and Git versioning).
  • Design of CI/CD and DevOps/GitOps strategy at the platform level.
  • Containers and orchestration (Kubernetes: EKS/AKS/GKE) and microservices/serverless architectures.
  • Advanced Kubernetes: not just deploying applications, but administering the cluster - Helm, auto-scaling (HPA / Cluster Autoscaler), networking and Ingress, RBAC, resource management (requests/limits), updates, and incident resolution. On EKS / AKS / GKE.
  • Cloud security and governance: IAM, identity and secret management, encryption, regulatory compliance, and Well-Architected frameworks.
  • FinOps and cost optimization; cost-efficiency-oriented design.
Additional Information

What do we offer you?

  • Permanent contract and full-time hours
  • 23 days of vacation
  • Continuous training: technical, soft, and language skills. We provide access to certifications, training from major Technology Partners, online platforms, and much more!
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Option to benefit from our flexible compensation package (health insurance, childcare vouchers, transport, meals, and training)
  • Access to Privilege Club, where you will find interesting discounts at major brands
  • Personalized and detailed onboarding. We accompany you at all times so that you feel #soprano from day one.
  • Office with dedicated leisure spaces. Work and fun combined!
  • Teamwork and a good atmosphere; the power of unity is always present.

And most importantly... You have the opportunity to develop your professional career with us: We will create a personalized career plan together. You will receive training, we will set objectives, and we will conduct follow-ups to ensure we achieve them together. We listen to your priorities and fight for them.

Your voice matters here! Join us and be part of something bigger!

The world is how we shape it

At Sopra Steria, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, evaluating each application objectively based on competencies and experience. We firmly believe that the diversity of experiences and perspectives is what drives our innovation.

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