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Cloud Architect (m/f/d)

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January 21, 2026

January 1, 2027

Freelance

Description

Cloud Architects (m/f/d) are responsible for the design, planning, and continuous evolution of modern application architectures in cloud and hybrid environments.


These roles combine architectural leadership with hands-on technical involvement, covering the full application lifecycle: from requirements analysis and architecture design to development support, quality assurance, operations, and continuous improvement.


When relevant live projects are available, our team will contact you with opportunities that fit your profile.

Requirements

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in modern architectural approaches and cloud technologies, combined with hands-on experience in building, migrating, and operating complex cloud or hybrid systems.


Core Requirements

  • Strong experience with cloud and hybrid architectures

  • Proven experience migrating on-premises systems to cloud or hybrid environments

  • Solid understanding of: Network architectures, API Gateways, Security concepts (WAF, DDoS protection, secrets management)

  • Experience with DevOps practices, including:, CI/CD pipelines, Automated deployments

  • Strong background in microservices and container-based architectures

  • Experience designing high-availability systems and service continuity concepts

  • Excellent analytical skills, strong communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset

  • High level of initiative, flexibility, and hands-on attitude

Nice-to-Have / Optional Skills

  • Experience with performance and load testing in cloud or hybrid environments

  • Knowledge of one or more of the following technologies:
    Cloud Platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud
    Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible
    Container Platforms: Kubernetes
    Monitoring & Logging: ELK Stack, Splunk, Prometheus
    Security & Identity: OpenID Connect
    Caching & Databases: Redis, PostgreSQL, Oracle DB, MongoDB

Responsibilities

  • Design, plan, and optimize cloud-based and hybrid application architectures

  • Work closely with Architecture, Requirements Engineering, and Development teams

  • Evaluate technologies, compare solutions, and select appropriate architectural patterns and frameworks

  • Design and implement technical prototypes and proof-of-concepts

  • Create and maintain: Architecture diagrams, ER diagrams (ERDs), Component and system models, Technical documentation

  • Support Infrastructure, Enterprise, and Solution Architecture activities

  • Communicate technical concepts clearly and present architecture designs to stakeholders

  • Lead technical teams (optional, depending on assignment)

  • Contribute to the implementation of complex software solutions, including refactoring initiatives

  • Help define and enforce architecture guidelines, development standards, and quality controls

  • Proactively identify and recommend modernization and refactoring measures

  • Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Developers, and Project Management across all project phases

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Remote

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