IT Infrastructure Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Define and continuously enhance the target architecture for our hybrid IT infrastructure, ensuring that both on-premises and cloud environments function as a single integrated ecosystem.

• Establish and uphold architecture standards for network segmentation, naming conventions, security baselines, and reusable Infrastructure as Code modules.

• Assess technologies and support architectural decisions by identifying the most appropriate platform for workloads across on-premises, Azure, and AWS environments.

• Collaborate closely with the Cloud & Platform team to develop shared architecture principles, standards, and technical best practices.

• Conduct architecture reviews for infrastructure and cloud projects to guarantee consistency, scalability, and security.

• Promote the adoption of Infrastructure as Code as the standard operating procedure for the team by designing and implementing reusable Terraform and/or Ansible modules.

• Define repository structures, code review processes, and deployment workflows to establish scalable Infrastructure as Code practices.

• Support and mentor Infrastructure Engineers through pair programming, technical workshops, and knowledge sharing to facilitate long-term adoption of Infrastructure as Code.

• Coordinate collaboration between Infrastructure and Cloud & Platform teams by delineating clear ownership, provisioning responsibilities, and operational handover processes.

• Create and maintain architecture documentation, technical standards, and decision records while assisting project teams with practical infrastructure planning and architectural guidance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Several years of experience in designing and implementing enterprise IT infrastructure architectures within hybrid environments.

• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform and/or Ansible.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure or AWS, alongside a solid understanding of the other platform.

• In-depth understanding of Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization technologies, and hybrid networking concepts.

• Experience with Git and version control best practices for Infrastructure as Code repositories.

• Ideally, experience with monitoring and observability solutions.

• A hands-on mindset, capable of merging strategic architectural thinking with practical implementation.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to unify multiple teams around common technical standards and architectural decisions.

• Experience mentoring colleagues through workshops, pair programming, and technical documentation.

• Experience participating in infrastructure transformation initiatives and supporting teams through organizational and technical changes.

• Proficiency in German and good English communication skills round out your profile.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Attractive employee discounts.

• Subsidy for the E-gym Wellpass.

• Workation opportunities.

• Corporate benefits.

• 28 days of vacation per year.

• And much more.