Company DescriptionAlter Solutions Portugal is an IT Consultancy Company, promoter of Digital Transformation, part of the Alter Solutions Group, created in 2006, in Paris.In 2022, Alter Solutions joined the act digital group, constituting a global community of talent in Technology, with presence in thirteen countries: Germany, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, United States of America, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, France, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal and Serbia.
Also in 2023, we were certified as a Great Place to Work.In Portugal, we partner with over 120 clients and a team of over 500 people, working in projects for industries as diverse as banking, insurance, transportation, aviation, energy, and telecom.Headquarters of the Nearshore IT center, Alter Solutions Portugal has a dedicated team of around 30 specialized professionals, integrated into projects with several internationally renowned clients.Job DescriptionOverall Job DescriptionThe Senior Cloud/DevOps Architect plays a pivotal role in shaping the cloud strategy and implementation for our organization.
This position is responsible for designing and implementing scalable, efficient, and secure cloud solutions.
The role involves working closely with development, operations, and security teams to create a seamless CI/CD pipeline, automate operational processes, and support the transition to a cloud-native architecture.
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cloud services, cloud-native architecture principles, DevOps practices, and software development lifecycles, and will be able to lead initiatives to improve agility, scalability, and operational efficiency.Professional SkillsStrong understanding of cloud computing technology and infrastructure as well as cloud design patterns and strategies (, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).Solid understanding of cloud-native architecture principles and transformation patterns.Deep knowledge of container and container orchestration services (, Kubernetes, Docker).Deep knowledge of infrastructure as a code and automation tools (, Terraform, Ansible, Crossplane).Familiarity with GitOps principles and tooling ( ArgoCD, Flux).Extensive experience with CI/CD tools (, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).Familiarity with Platform Engineering principles and tooling ( Backstage).Deep knowledge of microservices architecture and serverless computing.Familiarity with observability principles and tools (, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).Solid understanding of network, security, and database architecture.Familiarity with Integration platforms, including API Management solutions as well as messaging solutions.Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.ActivitiesDesign and implement highly scalable, resilient, and performant cloud solutions.Define progressive transformation strategies to cloud for existing systems.Lead the development and optimization of CI/CD pipelines for seamless code deployment and management.Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration to reduce manual interventions and improve efficiency.Identify and develop cross-cutting reusable building blocks to be provided to domain applications.Work with security teams to ensure cloud solutions comply with industry best practices and regulatory standards.Provide guidance and mentorship to development teams on adopting cloud-native technologies and DevOps practices.Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.Conduct system troubleshooting and problem resolution across various application domains and platforms.Stay up to date with emerging trends in cloud computing, DevOps, and software development methodologies.QualificationsBachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.Minimum of 10 years of experience in a Cloud/DevOps Senior Architecture role with a proven track record of designing and implementing cloud services.Strong portfolio of successful cloud projects and innovations.Professional certifications in cloud platforms and cloud-native technologies are highly desirable.Experience leading cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.Requirements:EU citizenship.Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; proficiency in any other European language is a plus.