Senior Architect - Application led Cloud Transformation (REF2451V)

Company Description

The largest ICT employer in Hungary, Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions (formerly IT-Services Hungary, ITSH) is a subsidiary of the Deutsche Telekom Group. Established in 2006, the company provides a wide portfolio of IT and telecommunications services with more than 5000 employees. ITSH was awarded with the Best in Educational Cooperation prize by HIPA in 2019, acknowledged as one of the most attractive workplaces by PwC Hungary’s independent survey in 2021 and rewarded with the title of the Most Ethical Multinational Company in 2019. The company continuously develops its four sites in Budapest, Debrecen, Pécs and Szeged and is looking for skilled IT professionals to join its team.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Migration Engineer to join our team and lead the modernization and migration efforts of our legacy applications to the cloud. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in application transition and transformation, with expertise in cloud computing platforms and technologies. This role requires a proactive and innovative individual who can drive the adoption of cloud-native solutions, optimize application performance, and ensure scalability and reliability in the cloud environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the assessment and analysis of legacy applications to identify migration opportunities, dependencies, and risks
• Develop migration strategies and roadmaps for transitioning on-premise and legacy applications to cloud platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, architect, and implement cloud-native solutions that align with business requirements and objectives
• Execute application migration projects, including re-platforming, re-hosting, and re-architecting legacy applications for cloud environments
• Implement best practices for cloud security, compliance, and governance to ensure data protection and regulatory compliance
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and cost efficiency in the cloud through continuous monitoring, tuning, and optimization
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members on cloud migration methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies, trends, and industry standards to drive innovation and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud migration tools and services (AWS Migration Hub, Azure Migrate, CloudEndure or Google Cloud Migrate)
• Knowledge of automation frameworks (Ansible, Terraform, Chef, Puppet)
• Knowledge of cloud-native architectures, microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless computing
• Experience with legacy application technologies (mainframe systems, monolithic architectures) and their migration challenges
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Professional Cloud Architect are a plus
• English knowledge

Additional Information

Advantages:

• German knowledge

* Please be informed that our remote working possibility is only available within Hungary due to European taxation regulation.