Cloud Platform Architect

Location: Kraków, Poland

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

KION Group is a world-leading supplier of forklift trucks, warehouse technology and supply chain solutions. We already employ more than 42,000 people in over 100 countries and are thus significantly driving the future of intralogistics while pursuing a clear sustainability strategy. In Cracow we hire around 750 Employees.

To support KION’s strategic and technological growth - a cutting-edge IT Service Hub has been established in Kraków - as part of KION Business Services.
Our IT Hub is the center of highly qualified talents who, as integral members of global Teams within KION Group IT, enhance the organization’s capabilities and drive impactful Business and IT transformations.

We’re looking for an experienced Cloud Platform Architect to join our Global Cloud Team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining cloud-based platforms and solutions for our clients.
At KION, you will be operating in a cloud-first multi-cloud environment.

You can expect exciting tasks with a strong focus on automation to unlock
the full potential of the cloud!

If you want to be a part of keeping the world moving, KION Business Services is the right place!

We offer:

• Hybrid working model

• Opportunity to participate in international projects and have significant impact on company IT development

• Attractive remuneration based on your experience, skills and development

• Private medical care in LuxMed Group 

• MyBenefit Cafeteria Platform (with Multisport card available) 

• Group Life Insurance 

• Employee referral program 

• Professional trainings in your area of responsibility 

• Sharing the costs of foreign language courses 

• 4 hours off work per year for health check-ups ("Dzień na U") 

• No dress code 

• Possibility of growth inside of an organization 

• Company co-sponsored learning & development opportunities

Tasks and Qualifications:

• Collaborate with business units and IT teams alike to design and deliver secure, scalable and cost-efficient cloud solutions

• Develop, refine, and enforce enterprise-wide cloud architecture standards, blueprints, and infrastructure guidelines for different AI and non AI services.

• Ensure all solutions exhibit high levels of performance, security, scalability, maintainability, reusability, and reliability upon deployment

• Continuously identify and evaluate new technologies and services to support KION Group’s digital transformation

• Lead the innovation and improvement of existing services and solutions

• Implement and transport services into the KION Group's digital platforms in close cooperation with the development teams

• Support product teams with in-depth knowledge of cloud services and best practices

• Proactively initiate and drive projects to ensure ongoing efficiency and modernization

Tech Stack:

• Microsoft Azure

• Google Cloud Platform

• Azure DevOps / Github

• Kubernetes

• Terraform and Ansible

• Azure CLI / GCloud / Powershell

Your Skills and Expertise: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field

• At least six years of experience designing and implementing cloud infrastructure solutions

• Proven expertise in at least two major cloud environments (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform) for designing, optimizing, and maintaining complex architectures

• Experience with cloud security best practices, compliance frameworks, and cost optimization strategies

• Strong knowledge of automation and infrastructure-as-code techniques and scripting languages

• Understand actual Generative AI solutions and Machine Learning services

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in global, cross-functional teams

• Fluent English skills, both written and spoken; German language skills are a plus

• Demonstrates KION Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration and Courage.

If you have any questions - feel free to contact [email protected]

Apply for the role and join us!