Cloud Enterprise Architect

Overview:

The Technology Architecture (TA) team is a core component of our company. Operating in a fast-paced international and English-speaking environment TA defines technology strategy governs global standards and evangelizes emerging solutions (APIs AI/ML BI Cloud etc.).

The Cloud Enterprise Architect provides strategic oversight of all cloud-based solutions across the organization. This role ensures that every technical proposal aligns with corporate architecture standards risk management policies and long-term business objectives. Acting as a strategic gatekeeper the role focuses on best-practice compliance and architectural integrity rather than day-to-day coding or infrastructure provisioning.

What will you do

• Strategic Leadership & Governance.
• Strategic Roadmap Execution: Execute the Cloud portfolio roadmap ensuring all initiatives align with CIBs business objectives regulatory mandates and data sovereignty requirements.
• Governance & Compliance: Define and enforce architectural guardrails regarding data residency and regulatory compliance (e.g. GDPR DORA and local banking laws).
• Policy Evolution: Define enforce and contribute to governance processes including cloud security standards Secure Development Lifecycle (SCA SAST DAST) compliance checks and cost management policies.
• Portfolio Oversight: Monitor the portfolio of internally and externally hosted cloud applications; assess risk maturity and drive the migration roadmap for all in-scope applications.
• Technical Architecture & Advisory.
• Design Standards: Deliver architectural blueprints design patterns and reference frameworks (e.g. Cloud Design Patterns CI/CD IaC) to ensure consistency and reusability across development teams.
• Cloud-Native Guidance: Advise development squads on cloud-native design API strategy DevOps practices data analytics AI/ML integration and open-source tooling (e.g. Docker Kubernetes OpenShift Terraform Ansible).
• Emerging Technology Validation: Support the validation of emerging technologies by tracking Proofs of Concept (PoCs) with internal teams external fintech partners or vendors.
• Stakeholder Management & Collaboration.
• Strategic Liaison: Act as the bridge between high-level enterprise strategy and technical design liaising with business and technology leaders to drive agendas forward.
• Communication: Report progress risks and recommendations to IT and senior business stakeholders through written reports presentations and governance forums.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Participate in cross-functional committees (e.g. API governance AI ethics internal cloud programs fintech partnerships) to influence broader technology roadmaps.

What are we looking for

• Systems Architecture: Demonstrated expertise in software and systems implementation including OOP OOAD Middleware Scalability and Resiliency within distributed systems.
• Cloud Platforms: Minimum of 5 years of experience designing migrating and operating production workloads on one or more major platforms (AWS Azure Google Cloud or IBM Cloud).
• Containerization & IaC: Hands-on experience with container orchestration and Infrastructure as Code (Kubernetes OpenShift Docker Terraform Ansible).
• Cloud-Native Design: Proven track record in delivering microservices-driven architectures in cloud environments.
• Security Integration: Experience embedding Secure Development Lifecycle tools (SCA SAST DAST CSPM) into CI/CD pipelines.
• Frameworks & Analysis: Proficiency in Enterprise Architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF Zachman) and Risk Management frameworks. Ability to perform Gap Analysis SWOT analysis and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modelling.
• Knowledge of IBM Cloud services (IBM Cloud Pak Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud) or OpenStack.
• Relevant Professional Certifications (e.g. AWS Solutions Architect Professional Azure Architect Google Professional Cloud Architect or TOGAF).
• Exposure to the Financial Services industry (Banking Payments Capital Markets).
• Knowledge of Data Science principles.
• English (Read Spoken Written) - Mastery.
• French (nice to have) - Practice.
• Communication: Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear persuasive insights for non-technical senior management.
• Autonomy & Proactivity: A self-starter capable of managing multiple workstreams anticipating risks and driving continuous improvement with minimal supervision.
• Collaboration: A strong team player dedicated to mentoring knowledge sharing and building cross-functional relationships.
• Result Orientation: A commitment to delivering measurable outcomes including cost savings migration velocity and enhanced security posture.
• Cultural Agility: Comfortable operating in a multicultural multi-location environment with a respect for diversity and inclusion.
• Ethics: High personal integrity and a strong commitment out corporate values.

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.