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Cloud Architect

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world’s most pressing issues – and we hope you’ll join us in solving the next century’s. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.  

Hydro Global Business Services (GBS) is an organizational area that operates as an internal service provider for the Hydro group. Its ultimate purpose is to deliver relevant IT, financial and HR business services to all business areas within the company.

Role purpose

The Cloud Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure and services to ensure scalability, reliability, and security. The cloud architect works closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translates them into robust cloud solutions and has a strong background in cloud technologies, architecture design, and project management.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions based on business requirements, best practices, and industry standards.
  • Develop cloud architecture blueprints, including network design, data storage, compute resources, and security controls.
  • Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure alignment of cloud initiatives with business objectives and compliance requirements.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams throughout the entire project lifecycle, from planning and design to deployment and maintenance.
  • Evaluate cloud services, platforms, and tools to identify opportunities for optimization, cost savings, and performance improvement.
  • Implement and maintain cloud security controls, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security.
  • Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, assist in troubleshooting issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and reliability.
  • Stay abreast of emerging cloud technologies, trends, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Lead the planning, design, and engineering of enterprise-level infrastructure and platforms, application integrations related to cloud computing
  • Participate in developing and maintaining IT infrastructure strategy and associated roadmap
  • Maintain design documents of systems in production
  • Be a champion for DevOps practices across the organization, providing solution design and implementation guidance, coaching, mentoring, and technical support

Your qualifications and skills

  • 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture design, implementation, and management, with a focus on public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Cloud application development experience is a nice to have
  • Experience in a multinational IT environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • Fluency in English
  • Strong understanding of cloud computing principles, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, public private, hybrid
  • Proficiency in cloud infrastructure automation and orchestration tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep or Azure Resource Manager.
  • Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.
  • Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment tools (Bamboo, VSTS, TeamCity)
  • Experience implementing cloud security controls and best practices, including identity management, encryption, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and a results-driven mindset.
  • Track record of delivering applications and cloud-based infrastructure delivery in an agile environment
  • Relevant public cloud industry certifications are highly desirable.
  • Understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture and the basics of IT budgeting
  • Experience with major scripting/programming language (Python, C#, Powershell etc.)

What we offer you

  • Working at the world’s only fully integrated aluminum and leading renewable energy company  
  • Diverse, global teams  
  • Flexible work environment including home office options
  • We provide you the freedom to be creative and to learn from experts  
  • Career growth opportunities, with potential for new certifications
  • Attractive benefit package  

Hydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

Applications from severely disabled and equally disabled people will be considered with equal suitability.
Please apply online in our system with your CV and optionally a cover letter until: 08/31/2024 

 

A job where you make a difference.
A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger.  Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.

Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions. 

Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter.

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Posted on:  Sep 14, 2024
Location: 

Székesfehérvár, HU, 8000 Budapest, HU, 1117

Department:  Cloud Platform
Business Area:  Global Business Services(HGBS)
Legal Entity:  Hydro Extrusion Hungary kft.
Job Type:  Permanent

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