Technology Architect

Job Posting Organization:
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is a pioneering international organization established to support the development of market economies and promote private and entrepreneurial initiatives in countries transitioning to market economies. The EBRD was founded in 1991 and operates in over 30 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The organization employs a diverse workforce and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all employees. The EBRD's mission is to help build sustainable and resilient economies, focusing on projects that enhance the quality of life and promote sustainable development.

Job Overview:
As a Technology Architect in the Cloud & DevOps domain at EBRD, you will play a crucial role in shaping the evolution of enterprise platforms. Your primary responsibility will be to design secure and scalable architectures that guide teams from concept to production. You will work closely with delivery teams while influencing the technology direction across both cloud and on-premises environments. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive on turning strategic visions into practical, working platforms at scale. You will own and evolve the Azure and DevOps architecture, translating strategic goals into clear, implementable designs, and guiding engineering squads on architecture patterns and best practices. Your work will involve designing and governing CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes platforms, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), ensuring that security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, resilience, observability, and performance are embedded by design. Additionally, you will shape future-state architecture and migration strategies, collaborating with engineers, product teams, architects, and delivery partners to ensure successful outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Own and evolve Azure and DevOps architecture within the wider enterprise platform.
• Translate strategic objectives into clear, implementable designs that can be executed by engineering teams.
• Guide engineering squads on architecture patterns and best practices to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Design and govern CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes platforms, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.
• Embed security, resilience, observability, and performance considerations into architectural designs.
• Shape future-state architecture and develop migration strategies for transitioning to modern platforms.
• Collaborate with engineers, product teams, architects, and delivery partners to ensure that project outcomes align with strategic goals.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in cloud and DevOps technologies to continuously improve the architecture.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Cloud, DevOps, or Platform Architect with a strong track record of successful project delivery.
• Hands-on design experience with hyperscale cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Strong understanding of containers, microservices, and modern DevOps practices.
• Ability to influence delivery teams and senior stakeholders effectively.
• Experience working in Agile or product-aligned environments, demonstrating adaptability and collaboration skills.
• Comfortable working with managed service and delivery partners to achieve project objectives.

Educational Background:
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required. Advanced degrees or certifications in relevant areas such as cloud architecture, DevOps, or IT management are highly desirable and may enhance your candidacy.

Experience:
Candidates should possess significant experience in cloud architecture and DevOps practices, ideally with a minimum of 5 years in relevant roles. Experience in designing and implementing large-scale cloud solutions and familiarity with enterprise environments will be advantageous.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, as it is the primary language of communication within the organization. Knowledge of additional languages, particularly those spoken in the EBRD member countries, is considered a plus and may enhance collaboration with diverse teams.

Additional Notes:
This position is a fixed-term contract for a duration of 3 years. The EBRD promotes a hybrid working model, expecting employees to work in the office at least 50% of the time. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. Compensation and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience.