B2B Contract = 32k PLN - 39k PLN + VAT
UoP = 28k PLN - 32k PLN gross
Place of work - Hybrid - few days per month in Gdańsk office /rest remote
We are now looking for a Principal Cloud Architect who can help our Client continuously improve ability to provide value to customers in line with the mission.
In this role, you will lead both the enterprise architecture strategy and cloud platform implementation, driving technical excellence across the organization.
You'll define architectural standards while building the underlying platform infrastructure, working at the intersection of enterprise strategy and cloud operations.
As a key member of the Internal Developer Platform team, you will design enterprise-wide architectural frameworks while building the self-service platform that enables development teams to efficiently deploy, manage, and scale their applications.
What you will be doing to make a difference:
Enterprise & Software Architecture:
Develop and maintain enterprise architecture roadmaps, aligning technology strategy with business objectives across multiple product lines
Define enterprise-wide architectural governance frameworks and standards, ensuring consistency and interoperability across business units
Partner with business stakeholders and product leadership to translate business requirements into technical architecture strategies
Lead architectural decision-making processes and conduct architecture reviews for complex software design challenges
Platform Engineering & Cloud Infrastructure:
Architect and implement highly scalable and resilient Azure cloud solutions
Lead cloud migration, modernization, and multi-region setup strategies using Kubernetes (AKS) and containerized applications
Implement GitOps workflows using FluxCD and infrastructure automation with Crossplane and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Define and enforce Platform Engineering, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps best practices to streamline developer workflows
Drive governance, compliance, and security in cloud architectures while optimizing performance and cost
Manage Observability stack (Loki, Grafana, Prometheus) and implement disaster recovery strategies
Design and evolve the Internal Developer Platform to improve developer experience, productivity, and self-service capabilities
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and training to engineering teams while leading automation initiatives
What you need to succeed:
10+ years of experience in software development with 5+ years in cloud architecture roles
Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) and business-technology alignment
Strong software engineering fundamentals: design patterns, SOLID principles, clean architecture
DevOps, DevSecOps and FinOps expertise with hands-on experience
Expertise in Azure services (AKS, Functions, App Services, AAD, Networking, Storage, Event Hub, etc.)
Strong proficiency in Kubernetes (AKS), Helm, and Crossplane for cloud resource provisioning
Experience with GitOps (FluxCD, ArgoCD), CI/CD (GitHub Actions), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Crossplane)
Proficiency in C#, .NET, Python, or Java for cloud-native application development
Strong knowledge of API design, microservices, and event-driven architectures
Experience with platform engineering principles and developer experience optimization
Understanding of cloud security, governance, and compliance frameworks
Excellent leadership, mentorship, and communication skills with ability to influence across organizational levels