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Lead Cloud Software Architect - Defense Solutions - NTT DATA Deutschland SE
Software Architect
Senior architect leading cloud strategy and solution design for defense applications, driving secure, scalable, and compliant cloud deployments across AWS and Azure platforms.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of cloud-native solutions for defense clients, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards.
- Architect scalable, resilient, and secure cloud infrastructures on AWS and Azure, leveraging IaC, containerization, and microservices.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate business requirements into technical roadmaps and architecture blueprints.
- Mentor and coach engineering teams on best practices in cloud security, performance optimization, and cost management.
- Drive continuous improvement of cloud operations, monitoring, and incident response processes.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with a proven track record in defense or highly regulated industries.
- Deep expertise in AWS and Azure services, including compute, networking, storage, and security.
- Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation), and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are a plus.