Cloud Platform Architect (Azure)

Continental's digital capabilities are growing every day. Our global Cloud Services team is at the forefront of this transformation, establishing scalable, secure, and efficient cloud platforms that power our innovative solutions worldwide. We are seeking an experienced Cloud Platform Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of our enterprise Azure landing zone.

This is your opportunity to shape cloud architecture standards, create secure and compliant infrastructure, and build the foundation that empowers our development teams to deliver solutions efficiently and reliably.

Join us to architect the future of Continental's digital landscape in an exciting, collaborative global environment. In this role, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Designing and leading the architectural vision for Continental's Azure cloud landing zone, establishing enterprise-wide guardrails, principles, and patterns that align with Microsoft's recommended practices and Azure roadmap
• Driving strategic cloud platform enhancements in security, compliance, connectivity, and governance while providing technical oversight of the entire Azure landing zone infrastructure
• Architecting and enforcing cloud security controls across the enterprise, including automated compliance monitoring, vulnerability remediation processes, and integration with existing identity management systems
• Overseeing the development and implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for automated provisioning, configuration, and management of Azure cloud landing zone
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to provide secure, compliant access to Azure IaaS and PaaS offerings
• Troubleshooting platform issues and improving service documentation 

• Academic degree in computer science, another technical field or an equivalent qualification
• Minimum 3 years of experience architecting cloud platforms (primarily Azure) and cloud infrastructure in enterprise environments
• Thorough experience in DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD implementation, version control systems, and automation tools within cloud environments
• General knowledge of at least one of high-level scripting language (e.g. Python, TypeScript) and Infrastructure as Code tooling (e.g. Azure Resource Manager, Terraform)
• Basic understanding of IT service management of advantage
• Strong technical leadership and excellent communication skills combined with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and a team-oriented attitude
• Professional working proficiency in English

Being part of a global IT team of thousands of colleagues working on various innovations and tasks, there is always an opportunity to grow and move into different directions within our corporation.

Among others, you can expect the following benefits:

• Hybrid work arrangement - Opportunities for remote work, flexible hours, or compressed workweeks to achieve better work-life balance
• Career growth opportunities – Clear paths for career advancement within the organization, with opportunities for promotion and skill development
• Work-Life Balance - Policies and practices that promote work-life balance, such as parental leave, and wellness programs.
• Global exposure - Opportunity to work and learn with a global team
• New work style - World class office infrastructure with canteen , medical, transportation and gym on-site
• Attractive employee benefit policies such as Leave Policy, Group Mediclaim Insurance Policy, Mediclaim for Employee's Parents, Group Personal Accident Policy , Higher Education Policy, Sabbatical Leave, R & R, Car Lease Policy, Employees Tires Discount Program, Annual Health Checkup

If this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values Trust For One Another, Passion to Win and Freedom to Act, we are looking forward receiving your application.

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Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.