System Architect

**Company Description**
Sopra Steria is Europe’s leading digital solutions provider, with over 56,000 employees in 30 countries. People drive the change we need to see, so we put people at the heart of everything we do. With our focus on holistic solutions, expertise across business areas, independence and teamwork, we’re powering Europe’s digital transformation and building a positive future for all. The world is how we shape it, so let’s shape it together.

The sky’s the limit with cloud computing, so you’ll need to use skills of virtualisation, containerisation, and orchestration using tools like Kubernetes and Docker to design, deploy, and manage cloud-based solutions. We pride ourselves on our secure, compliant, efficient and well-optimised cloud solutions. You’ll feel at home working with cloud-native development, serverless architectures, and DevOps practices. To take cloud adoption to its fullest extent, you’ll use your analytical and governance skills, problem-solving abilities, and cross-functional team collaboration to drive innovation and efficiency in cloud environments.

Our Architects have the vision and leadership skills to make daring IT decisions that can make digital transformation a reality. Your ability to collaborate across teams and departments and your flexibility to adopt new technologies will help you enhance system performance, scalability, and security. Fulfil your software vision at Sopra Steria and align it with our business development goals. As a Sopra Steria Architect, you’ll have successful projects in your portfolio that can demonstrate your excellent problem-solving skills and commitment to continuous learning.
**Qualifications**
- Type of employment: Remote
- Location: European Union
- Contract hours: 40 hours
- Contract type: Permanent/freelance
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a relevant equivalent experience
- Experience: 10 years
- Languages: English required

You have knowledge and experience of the following:

- 10+ years of experience in IT architecture, system design, and cloud technologies.
- Experience in working within SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) - certifications such as SAFe Architect or SAFe Agilist are a plus.
- Proven expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and familiarity with cloud migration strategies.
- Strong knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC) (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Solid understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), and serverless computing.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of security best practices in cloud environments.
- Experience with compliance standards such as ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2 is a plus.
- A track record of driving cloud transformation projects in large-scale environments.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Experience in managing Agile teams and familiarity with Agile methodologies, particularly in the context of SAFe.
- Demonstrated experience in cloud cost optimization and performance tuning.
- Ability to balance technical depth with strong business acumen.

**Additional Information**
As a member of one of Europe’s largest digital solutions providers, you’ll benefit from extensive career development opportunities, both local and international. At the Sopra Steria Academy, you’ll be part of a dynamic network of 56,000 professionals at all stages of their careers. With a wide array of offices to explore, you can find your ideal location and take the next step in your career.

Sopra Steria is implementing the tools of the future today at the world’s largest businesses across industry and financial services. By being bold together, our professionals are changing how business is done.
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- Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, nationality, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences._