Cloud Architect
Summary
Cloud Solutions Architect at 99x in Lisbon (hybrid): designs and validates cloud solutions through proofs of concept, defines scalable, secure architectures, and provides technical leadership using AWS/Azure/GCP/IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Terraform and CI/CD/IaC practices.
We are looking for a Cloud Solutions Architect to design, validate, and deliver innovative cloud solutions through proofs of concept in a dynamic and collaborative environment. In this role, you will define scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures while providing technical leadership and guidance throughout the solution lifecycle.
You will collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to evaluate emerging technologies, establish architectural best practices, and ensure governance, security, and compliance standards are embedded into cloud initiatives.
This is a hybrid position based in Lisbon.
Requirements
Candidates should have proven, hands-on experience in:
- 5+ years of experience designing and delivering cloud solutions.
- AWS, Azure, GCP, or IBM Cloud, with demonstrable project experience.
- Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, Terraform, and Ansible.
- Distributed architectures, microservices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Secure Software Development Lifecycle (Secure SDLC), including SAST, DAST, SCA, governance, and GDPR compliance.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
Nice-to-Have Criteria
- Cloud certifications such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or TOGAF.
- Experience with IBM Cloud and/or OpenStack.
- Previous experience in the financial services sector.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strong background designing and implementing cloud architectures in complex enterprise environments.
- Comfortable balancing strategic architectural decisions with hands-on technical guidance and proof-of-concept delivery.
- Able to define architecture, governance, and security standards while driving their adoption across teams.
- Strong communicator, capable of engaging both technical and business stakeholders and presenting clear architectural recommendations.
- Passionate about emerging technologies and motivated to evaluate them through innovation and experimentation.
If it sounds like you, share your CV with us and let's talk!