Public Cloud Architect - Santander Digital Services

Public Cloud Architect - Santander Digital Services

Country: Spain

Hello! Welcome to the place responsible for developing the technology that improves the lives of 160 million customers around the world!

This job offer is an opportunity not only to join a great company but also to collaborate in projects that have a real impact on society.

We are looking for a CLOUD ARCHITECT based in our BOADILLA DEL MONTE (Madrid) office, with at least 5 years of experience in Public Cloud.

Let’s get to know each other!

We are undergoing one of the biggest transformations in our history and technology is at the heart of our strategy. Join our team to play a part in one of the most important technological projects for the financial sector in the world.

One of our guiding principles is continuous innovation, working with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies and adopting all the leading market technology to work with the best tech stack.

We recently received Top Employer certification in Spain, Europe and globally for the sixth consecutive year and we are one of the World’s 25 Best Workplaces. We are very proud to be an equal opportunities organisation and we are building a dynamic and proactive team. All we ask from you is that you bring a positive attitude and share our values and a commitment to development of cutting-edge technology, no matter where you come from or where you end up.

Your role

We are looking for a CLOUD ARCHITECT based in our BOADILLA DEL MONTE (Madrid) office. This area is responsible for providing a Global Platform, based in Cloud Service Provider services, from the design, development, deployment to operation; for all the different entities withing Santander Group, to enable their journey to cloud, a key team in our technology ecosystem.

‍Your main tasks will be:

• Contribute to the definition of Cloud Strategy and Architecture.
• Provide architectural support on how to design highly scalable, flexible, resilient, secure and cost-effective cloud architectures helping the Group to understand advanced cloud-based solutions, and how to migrate existing workloads to the cloud.
• Contribute to the definition of the Public Cloud architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices for large scale technology solution: open systems application and infrastructure, network and system management solutions, security, monitoring, IT Operations and processes, DevOps, APIs.
• Monitor public cloud usage and optimize configuration to reduce operation costs.

What you’ll bring

You’re sure to fit in if you like technology and are constantly learning about new developments, as well as having an interest in better understanding the risks faced by the Bank. In addition to developing your technical skills, you should also be interested in improving your soft skills.

If you think you’ve got what it takes, these are the key skills we’ll be looking for in your CV:

• University Degree
• Post-graduate will be a plus.
• +5 years’ experience as a Cloud Architect
• Be used to the Agile ways of working.
• Fluent in English and Spanish written and spoken.
• Knowledge of concepts, applications, technologies of cloud computing; ability to design and develop systems architectures that fulfil the cloud computing services.
• Knowledge of the process, tools and methods for network architecture and design; ability to capture requirements and translate them into blueprints for wireline, wireless and hybrid network infrastructure.
• Knowledge of methods and tools to develop a blueprint for the future state of IT; ability to develop the roadmap of it, while aligning the architecture and processes with business strategies and objectives.
• Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyse and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.
• Strong Knowledge of Public Cloud Platform (AWS/Azure).

The following would also be great...

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail.
• Planning and organizing.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Analytical Thinking.
• Continuous Transformation.
• Communicating Complex Concepts.
• Decision making and critical thinking.
• Planning: Tactical, Strategic.
• Strategic Thinking.

What is the Be Tech! experience like?

• Hybrid working model (working remotely some days and meeting with the team in the office on other days).
• Flexible working hours.
• Possibility of travelling to collaborate with teams in other countries.
• Opportunities to develop your career in different overseas units and countries.
• Continuous training in innovative technical fields so you are always up to date and have the tools you need to do your job.
• Career plan to ensure your professional growth and that your efforts are duly rewarded.
• Highly competitive salary and bonuses.
• Financial benefits (special interest rates for loans, preferential banking terms, pension plan, life insurance, etc.)
• Social benefits (gym and medical centre on the premises, daily meal subsidy with a choice of seven restaurants, parking, shuttle service to the centre of Madrid, discounts and offers with different companies for Santander employees and much, much more that we will tell you all about when you arrive!)

What now?

If you like what you’ve read so far, you’ll like it even more once you’re on board... So why not join us?

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