Cloud Architect (Application and Middleware)

We are looking for a Cloud Technical Architect/Senior Cloud Architect to join the Sopra Steria Poland team with deep specialization in PHP and Apache Tomcat runtimes to join the clients Architecture team. This is a technical leadership position requiring both the strategic vision to drive platform modernization and the hands-on expertise to deliver actionable squad-ready architecture across a hybrid environment spanning private and public clouds.

Responsibilities:

• Own and maintain the reference architecture for the COSMOS application and middleware layer covering PHP-FPM Apache Tomcat and Apache HTTP Server.
• Define and document standards for multi-application deployment across all supported runtimes resolving current inconsistencies between the PHP stack and the broader middleware capability set.
• Lead the technical design of containerization for Kubernetes including image standards and runtime configuration management.
• Author Architectural Decision Records for application-layer technology decisions.
• Define the integration approach for application-layer services with platform tooling including API gateways automation engines and service catalogues.
• Assist with designing future private cloud offerings and defining sovereign cloud requirements as they relate to the application and middleware layer.
• Define observability requirements for application-layer services including logging metrics and tracing integration.
• Collaborate with the Solution Architecture team and Product Office to translate customer requirements into application-layer designs represented in the COSMOS service catalogue.
• Evaluate emerging middleware technologies and provide adoption recommendations to the Architecture Office.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other architects and DevOps squads adopting application-layer and container-native technologies.

Tech stack on the project:
Kubernetes Apache Tomcat JVM tuning PHP runtime PHP-FPM Apache HTTP Server Nginx Ansible Terraform Crossplane Tyk Kong Prometheus Grafana ELK Stack Dynatrace ADRs reference architectures technical standards

Qualifications :

Must have requirements:

• Strong expertise in designing container-native architectures including runtime configuration management and multi-application deployment patterns within Kubernetes environments.
• Strong knowledge of Java application servers (Apache Tomcat) including deployment architecture JVM tuning and multi-application hosting.
• Experience with PHP runtime environments including configuration and performance tuning.
• Proficiency with Apache HTTP Server and Nginx as reverse proxies and application front-ends.
• Programming background with ability to understand application runtime behaviour troubleshoot performance issues and review integration patterns.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and automation tooling (e.g. Ansible Terraform Crossplane etc.).
• Familiarity with API gateway and integration platforms for example: Tyk and Kong.
• Familiarity with observability principles and tools (e.g. Prometheus Grafana ELK Stack Dynatrace).
• Ability to produce clear architecture documentation including reference architectures ADRs and technical standards.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a Cloud Kubernetes or Application Architecture role with a proven track record in PHP and Apache Tomcat environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing application-layer architectures in enterprise or large-scale managed hosting environments.
• Experience working within a formal architecture governance model.
• Willingness to visit our office located in Katowice
• Fluent English: at least B2
• EU Citizenship

Nice to have requirements:

• Proficiency in any other European language is a plus
• Professional certifications in cloud platforms or container technologies

Additional Information :

What we offer:
BENEFITS (UoP): Luxmed Medicover Sport Worksmile educational platforms languages learning platform referral bonus copyrights life insurance workation
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES (UoP and B2B): certifications (paid by the company) conferences Tech Lunches possibility to join our Communities (Project Management Architecture Security Process Management Leadership AI and Cloud)

The recruitment process for this position consists of two stages:
a short phone call with a recruiter (30 min max)
one-hour long interview on Teams (with both general and technical questions)

Salary range:
All information about salary range and its additional components will be provided during the 1st stage of recruitment process.

UoP-> 17k-22k PLN gross/month

B2B-> 135-185 PLN VAT/hour

At our organization we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time