Job Specifications
Context:
Our client is transforming its digital landscape across Europe by consolidating fragmented infrastructures into unified, scalable cloud platforms on Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud, supporting SAP, data, eCommerce, and AI-driven use cases.
The Cloud Architect will design and govern these cloud solutions, ensuring security, performance, and reliability for business-critical applications across multiple European markets.
Key responsibilities
Design and own end-to-end cloud architectures on Azure (primary), integrating IaaS/PaaS/SaaS services, hybrid connectivity, and landing zones for the business units in Europe.
Define and maintain reference architectures and patterns for SAP on Azure, data platforms, and digital applications, ensuring standardization and reuse across regions.
Contribute to migration and modernization programs, moving legacy and on-premise workloads to Azure and AWS, including web applications, marketing sites, and internal platforms.
Collaborate with product, data, and digital teams to architect cloud-native solutions for eCommerce, D2C, and consumer engagement, including integrations with Google Cloud-based commerce platforms.
Set and enforce best practices for infrastructure-as-code, configuration management, CI/CD pipelines, and automated operations (Terraform, Ansible, Azure Automation, DevOps tooling).
Define and implement security, compliance, backup, and disaster recovery architectures in line with European and country-specific regulations, leveraging Azure security services, AWS regional capabilities, and Commvault or equivalent.
Help project teams, including guidance to cloud engineers, DevOps, and external consultants, and participate in architecture boards and design reviews.
Required experience:
7+ years in IT infrastructure / cloud roles, including at with at least 2 years as a Cloud Architect or Senior Cloud Engineer in large, international environments.
Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure (core compute, storage, networking, Azure SQL, Azure Automation, monitoring), including landing zones and enterprise-scale setups.
Practical experience with AWS for hosting applications and websites (EC2, S3, SNS, basic networking) and understanding of multi-region DR setups within the EU.
Exposure to Google Cloud in the context of digital, data, or commerce platforms (e.g. Kubernetes/GKE, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, Apigee, or similar) is highly desirable.
Strong background in infrastructure-as-code and automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell/Bash, and CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Azure DevOps, Git-based workflows).
Skills and Competencies
Excellent architectural documentation and diagramming skills, able to translate complex cloud designs into clear deliverables for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, comfortable working with distributed teams across France and wider Europe.
Fluency in English is mandatory; French is a strong plus for working with local and regional stakeholders.
About the Company
Senovo IT is a leading global provider of contract and permanent staff.
Over 10 years we are working across our 5 core technology pillars ERP, Cloud & Infrastructure, Data & Analytics, Development & Integration, Cyber Security. Bringing talent, drive and innovation to international projects.
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