Cloud Solution Architect

Kraków

Cloud Solution Architect
Kraków
NR REF.: 1148016

Universal-Investment is the largest independent investment management company in the German-speaking part of Europe and the market leader in the areas of Master-KVG services and private label funds. With its administration, insourcing and risk management services, the company focuses on the administration and structuring of funds, securities, real assets as well as alternative asset classes and offers complex risk management solutions.

In the context of the increased regulatory requirements on the IT of the investment companies (KAIT), we are currently in the process of establishing supplementary functions in Universal Investment IT Services GmbH, as full-service IT provider of Universal Investment.
To achieve our ambitious goals, we are currently looking for a motivated, performance-oriented and entrepreneurial Cloud Solution Architect, who would like to actively shape the success of Universal-Investment together with us.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Contribute to the UI IT strategy and strategic roadmap for all aspects concerning cloud solutions;
• Evaluate and recommend strategies and future-oriented cloud technologies taking into account security aspects as well as IT innovations;
• Responsible for the planning and introduction of cloud services, incl. migration concepts and exit strategies;
• Support the selection, evaluation, IT risk analysis, purchase and contracting for new cloud services and new cloud service providers as well as the accreditation of new carrier technologies;
• Ensure compliance with and monitor regulatory requirements for cloud operations including the relevant documentation of the cloud services in use;
• Responsible for the monitoring and controlling of cloud services, the management of external service providers and the quality assurance;
• Collaborate closely with the IT Enterprise Architect, the IT Demand Management representatives and the IT delivery units and incite alignment and knowledge sharing between all relevant stakeholders.

What you offer:
As successful candidate, you will bring the following:
• Master’s degree with focus in information technology (Computer Science etc.) or equivalent qualification;
• Several years of relevant professional experience in the design and development of cloud applications as well as in the application of modern architectural principles and service-oriented IT architectures, esp. with cloud
technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Microsoft Azure;
• Good knowledge and experience in IT architecture (fundamentals, frameworks, standards), in modelling system architectures, data structures and interfaces paired with sound knowledge of current technological and
methodological developments;
• Very good knowledge and experience in the areas of IT infrastructure, IT governance, IT/cyber security as well as the relevant regulatory frameworks; 
• Excellent communication and collaboration as well as negotiation skills;
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills combined with organisational and presentation skills;
• Proactive and entrepreneurial thinking; 
• Fluent English;
• Understanding of the business processes and the supporting information systems used by a fund administration company is a plus.

What we offer:
Employees at our company are encouraged to work independently, show commitment and be supportive. In return, our company acknowledges performance, supports creativity and team spirit and promotes further training. As a company with a successful name and considerable growth potential, we have much to
offer: a performance-related salary, flexible working hours and a modern workplace in a conveniently situated location. Your personal development opportunities are directly influenced by your commitment and your success.