Senior Cloud Architect – Banking Sector
Location: Germany (remote)
Contract Duration: 12 months + extensions
Hourly Rate: €120+
Client Industry: Banking & Financial Services
Start Date: Immediate
Role Overview
Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and compliant cloud solutions for a banking client, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement cloud strategies focused on scalability, security, and compliance.
* Design end-to-end cloud solutions (infrastructure, apps, data services).
* Lead cloud migrations and ensure minimal disruption.
* Establish cloud governance to meet financial regulations (e.g., BaFin, GDPR).
* Optimize cloud performance for cost, efficiency, and reliability.
* Mentor junior architects and teams.
Required Skills & Experience
* Expertise with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
* Knowledge of TOGAF, Zachman, or similar frameworks.
* Strong understanding of financial industry regulations.
* Experience with DevOps tools (CI/CD, Terraform, CloudFormation).
* Leadership experience in regulated environments.
* Fluent English; German is a plus.