Cloud Architect

Overview: We are looking for a Senior Cloud Architect with strong expertise in GCP to design secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud solutions. The role involves defining architecture standards, supporting cloud modernisation initiatives, conducting PoCs, and guiding technical teams in cloud, DevSecOps, CI/CD, security, and observability best practices. What will you do? Design and validate cloud architectures that support business objectives, including integration, security, performance, and cost-efficiency strategies. Promote standards, component reuse, governance, and automation across deployment processes. Support modernisation and digital transformation projects, proofs of concept, and the adoption of new technologies such as AI and cloud-native solutions. Conduct PoCs to test and validate new technology solutions. Influence and guide technical teams in implementing best practices related to cloud, security, DevOps, CI/CD, and observability. What are we looking for? More than 5 years of experience in software architecture, with a focus on microservices, APIs, integrations, and distributed solutions. Advanced knowledge of GCP, including the following key components: Cloud DNS, VPC, Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud Armor, Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Cloud Storage, Cloud Logging, Cloud Pub/Sub, Artifact Registry, Cloud Scheduler, Cloud IAM, and Secret Manager. Ability to design, assess, and manage cloud architectures, including landing zones, reusable components, deployment, and governance. Ability to translate requirements into modular, secure, and scalable solutions, with a focus on microservices, APIs, and cloud-native architectures. Ability to lead the definition of technical guidelines, architecture standards, and Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), promoting standardisation and component reuse. Ability to assess use cases and make Go/No-Go-to-Cloud decisions, considering dependencies, security, costs, and risks. Additional knowledge of DevSecOps tools and practices such as Kubernetes, Terraform, and GitOps. Knowledge of integrating emerging AI technologies, particularly Generative AI. Strong involvement in security and observability, as well as mentoring technical teams.Experience with Azure and regulated environments focused on governance and security. GCP certifications such as Professional Cloud Architect and Associate Cloud Engineer. Practical knowledge of orchestration and deployment tools such as Kubernetes, Terraform, and GitOps. Fluent in Portuguese Hybrid working model in Lisbon. What can you expect from us? A permanent job contract for a long term project; Tech equipment + SIM Card + personal smartphone; Health and Life Insurance; Social events and team buildings; The commitment of letting you grow with us, and be rewarded accordingly; A dynamic and young team that will be always there to support you; Training in the latest technologies; Coffee, fruits, snacks and a warm welcoming when you pass by the office.