System Architect – Cloudian S3 Storage

Company Description

Sopra Steria offers tailored, end-to-end corporate technology and software solutions to help clients make bold choices and deliver results. Successfully so! With more than
56.000 colleagues in 30 countries, we rank as Europe’s leading digital solutions provider. Some of the most successful companies in Europe rely on our technology due to our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and value in business development. 

The world is how we shape it. Let’s shape it together.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated S3 Cloudian Storage Architect to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design related to Cloudian S3-compatible object storage systems. You will work closely with cloud architects, Dev and COE to ensure secure, scalable, and high-performance storage solutions are in place to support our business needs.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design and Deploy: Architect and design Cloudian S3 storage solutions in cloud and hybrid environments to meet business and application requirements. 

• Storage Management: Manage Cloudian S3 storage clusters, ensuring high availability, reliability, and efficient storage usage. 

• Backup and Recovery: Design recovery and disaster recovery strategies using S3-compatible object storage systems. 

• Monitoring & Optimization: Proactively monitor storage performance, capacity, and usage using HyperIQ for AI-powered analytics and insights. 

• HyperBalance: Ensure optimal load distribution across storage nodes, maximizing performance and reducing bottlenecks. 

• Security & Compliance: Ensure that storage solutions comply with security standards, encryption protocols, and relevant data privacy. 

• Integrations: Work with cross-functional teams to integrate S3 object storage with various enterprise applications, databases, and cloud-native tools. 

• Automation: Develop and implement automation scripts to manage storage lifecycles, backups, and provisioning using tools like Terraform, Ansible. 

• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to storage performance, data loss, access, and security. 

• Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for storage architecture, policies, configurations, and disaster recovery plans. 

• Collaboration: Collaborate with DevOps, Network, and Cloud teams to ensure seamless integration and support of business applications. 

Qualifications

• Location: Luxembourg
• Contract hours: 40 hour workweek    
• Contract type: Permanent / Freelance contract 
• Languages: Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; proficiency in any other European language is a plus.
• EU citizenship

You have knowledge and experience of the following:

• 10 years of experience in storage engineering, cloud infrastructure, or a similar role with a focus on S3 and object storage systems. 

• HyperBalance: Experience with HyperBalance for efficient load distribution across nodes in object storage environments. 

• HyperIQ: Expertise in using HyperIQ for monitoring, analytics, and improving overall system reliability through AI-driven insights. 

• SAFe certification (SAFe Architect, SAFe Agilist, or similar). 

Additional Information

As a member of one of Europe’s largest digital solutions providers, you’ll benefit from extensive career development opportunities, both local and international. At the Sopra Steria Academy, you’ll be part of a dynamic network of 56,000 professionals at all stages of their careers. With a wide array of offices to explore, you can find your ideal location and take the next step in your career.

We offer a generous employee benefits package that includes:

• Access to our Sopra Steria training and personal development academy
• A company car lease or mobility budget
• A company laptop and phone
• Private health insurance coverage
• Meal vouchers
• Social security and pension plan
• A competitive salary
• 26 holiday days

Sopra Steria is implementing the tools of the future today at the world’s largest businesses across industry and financial services. By being bold together, our professionals are changing how business is done.

Ready to take the next step? We’re here to support you all the way and we are looking forward to you application! Pending a successful application, we’ll be in touch with further steps in the application process.

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Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, nationality, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.