Cloud Platform Architect (Azure)(m/w/x)

## Job Description The position may also be filled in Bengaluru, India. Continental's digital capabilities are growing every day. Our global Cloud Services team is at the forefront of this transformation, establishing scalable, secure, and efficient cloud platforms that power our innovative solutions worldwide. We are seeking an experienced Cloud Platform Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of our enterprise Azure landing zone. This is your opportunity to shape cloud architecture standards, create secure and compliant infrastructure, and build the foundation that empowers our development teams to deliver solutions efficiently and reliably. Join us to architect the future of Continental's digital landscape in an exciting, collaborative global environment. In this role, you will be responsible for the following tasks: * Designing and leading the architectural vision for Continental's Azure cloud landing zone, establishing enterprise-wide guardrails, principles, and patterns that align with Microsoft's recommended practices and Azure roadmap * Driving strategic cloud platform enhancements in security, compliance, connectivity, and governance while providing technical oversight of the entire Azure landing zone infrastructure * Architecting and enforcing cloud security controls across the enterprise, including automated compliance monitoring, vulnerability remediation processes, and integration with existing identity management systems * Overseeing the development and implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for automated provisioning, configuration, and management of Azure cloud landing zone * Collaborating with internal stakeholders to provide secure, compliant access to Azure IaaS and PaaS offerings * Troubleshooting platform issues and improving service documentation ## Qualifications * Academic degree in computer science, another technical field or an equivalent qualification * Several years of experience architecting cloud platforms (primarily Azure) and cloud infrastructure in enterprise environments * Thorough experience in DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD implementation, version control systems, and automation tools within cloud environments * General knowledge of at least one of high-level scripting language (e.g. Python, TypeScript) and Infrastructure as Code tooling (e.g. Azure Resource Manager, Terraform) * Basic understanding of IT service management of advantage * Strong technical leadership and excellent communication skills combined with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and a team-oriented attitude * Professional working proficiency in English Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome. ## Additional Information The job in numbers: You are going to work 37.5 hours a week in a team of 8. We offer 30 days of vacation per year. Being part of a global IT team of thousands of colleagues working on various innovations and tasks, there is always an opportunity to grow and move into different directions within our corporation. On top of that you can expect the following benefits: * Individual development planning based on your personal needs and targets (e. g. mentoring, trainings, or global internal Software Academy) * Work from home up to 2 days a week (unless workshops etc. require physical presence) * Option to work from other EU countries up to 40 days per year * Agile and collaborative workstyle * Opportunity to make a difference * Employee discounts * An international team across 3 locations in a globally active organization * Company and tariff pension plan * Assistance with child-care * Relocation package offered if needed * Canteen on-site * On-site physicians * Sabbatical option Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.