Description:

Rackspace Technology is seeking an experienced Azure expert to lead cloud transformation efforts.
The company is a leading provider of managed cloud services, delivering a Fanatical Experience™ throughout the customer journey.
As a Lead Azure Platform Engineer, you will be crucial in providing transformative cloud solutions for clients.
You will design and implement automated, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructures.
Your role includes developing a strategic vision, guiding clients through complex cloud environments, and ensuring optimal performance and security.
You will lead the integration of cutting-edge technologies, establish best practices, and drive innovation in cloud infrastructure solutions.
Responsibilities include designing and implementing scalable services, conducting cloud engineering tasks in German-speaking agile teams, building new cloud solutions, developing automated cloud environments, and presenting architectures to clients.

Requirements:

You must have extensive practical experience in architecting and implementing complex cloud solutions.
Proven knowledge of leading automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform, as well as containerization and CI/CD technologies, is required.
A deep understanding of public cloud architectures, particularly in Azure, is essential.
You should possess a strong understanding of security best practices and cloud governance, with expertise in designing and implementing comprehensive security frameworks.
Extensive experience in designing and managing enterprise-scale systems is necessary, along with the ability to formulate and implement best practices for scalability, performance, and reliability.
Excellent communication skills in German (C1 level) are required, with a proven ability to convey complex architectures and solutions to clients.
You should have extensive experience in a consultative role, guiding technical teams through complex projects from conception to delivery.
Solid knowledge of infrastructure technology and a programming background are also required.

Rackspace offers a unique #Racker culture that fosters passionate IT professionals and values technical career paths.
You will have access to the latest certifications and top-notch training programs within a friendly, highly collaborative team in Germany.
The position allows for independence as a cloud platform engineer, enabling you to confidently handle customer situations.
A highly competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience is provided.
The company embraces new working methods as a remote-first organization, allowing for flexible work arrangements.