Senior Digital Architect (Cloud/Azure)

TL;DR

Senior Digital Architect (Cloud/Azure): Shaping the architecture of next-generation elevator systems and digital services with an accent on transforming established architecture into a future-ready, scalable, and secure platform. Focus on designing and evolving architectures for 24/7 mission-critical cloud systems, untangling complexity, and driving secure software development practices.

Location: Hybrid: Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with remote working options.

Company

hirify.global is committed to fostering a prejudice-free and diverse working environment with equal opportunities for everyone.

What you will do

• Transform established architecture into a future-ready, scalable, maintainable, and testable platform.
• Design and evolve clean, documented architectures for 24/7 mission-critical systems.
• Actively participate in development sprints, reviews, and provide technical guidance to engineering teams.
• Untangle complexity, introduce structure, and lay the foundation for sustainable innovation.
• Drive secure architecture principles and ensure secure software development practices.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and strategic partners to align architecture with business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of proven experience in designing software architecture for complex cloud systems (preferably Microsoft Azure).
• Strong understanding of end-to-end solution architecture, including security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Ownership and getting-things-done mindset, taking initiative and ensuring quality outcomes.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical peers and executive stakeholders.
• Strong team player, collaborating effectively across global, cross-functional teams.
• English: C1+ required (Fluent written and verbal).

Nice to have

• Additional languages are a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible and regulated working hours with remote working options.
• Fair working conditions, competitive compensation, and support with pension schemes.
• Individual support through training and education programs for professional and personal development.
• An environment that offers creative leeway to try new solutions in a no-blame culture.
• Commitment to diversity, a prejudice-free, and diverse working environment with equal opportunities.
• Modern workplaces and IT equipment, subsidized lunchtime meals, free parking, and discounted public transport tickets.