Cloud Architect - T Cloud Public (REF5389S)

Your Department\n\nStep into the engine room of Europe’s public cloud!\n\nAt  T Cloud Public, we don’t just operate a platform — we shape the future of secure, scalable, open-source cloud technology. Powered by agile ways of working, lean structures, and a passionate, high-performance team, we thrive in one of the most dynamic environments in the industry.\n\nIf you’re a cloud enthusiast, a problem-solver, and a hands-on professional ready to tackle complex architectural and operational challenges, you’ll feel right at home with us.\n\nWhy Join?\n\n* Innovative Product: Work with a leading European cloud platform that drives digital sovereignty and serves as a strong alternative to hyperscalers.\n* Architectural Impact: Influence the evolution of physical and virtual networks within our OpenStack-based cloud environment.\n* Growth Opportunity: Be part of a rapidly expanding cloud organization with significant career advancement potential.\n* Competitive Compensation: Attractive package based on experience, supplemented with comprehensive benefits.\n* Dynamic Culture: Collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work environment with a focus on innovation, open source, and continuous learning.\n\nJob Description\n\nThe challenges you’ll tackle as a Cloud Architect\n\nAs a Cloud Architect for  T Cloud Public, you will shape the next generation of our public cloud by enhancing and evolving the physical and virtual networking layers of our OpenStack-based platform.\n\nYour responsibilities include:\n\n* Designing, operating, and further developing OpenStack-based network services on the T Cloud Public  platform in close collaboration with vendors and internal experts.\n* Planning and driving automation initiatives using modern frameworks to improve reliability and speed.\n* Enhancing the platform’s network architecture with strong focus on IT security and robustness.\n* Working closely with specialists across the Deutsche Telekom Group on topics related to public cloud and open-source technologies.\n* Preparing technical materials, presenting architectural concepts, and advising management on strategic technology decisions.\n* Acting as a senior architect within an agile squad — supporting, mentoring, and guiding colleagues as part of everyday work.\n* Handling hands-on tasks at the console to validate and support architectural decisions.\n\nYou want to…\n\n* Improve and modernize cloud platform architecture with IT security top of mind.\n* Design and develop innovative platform and SaaS features.\n* Be a trusted advisor in OpenStack-based public cloud technologies.\n* Work hands-on and combine architecture with practical implementation.\n* Automate consistently using established frameworks.