Senior Cloud Architect
World Food Programme (WFP)
Rome
Italy
April 17, 2026
Full-timeApril 17, 2026
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of alleviating hunger and improving nutrition. WFP's vision is to create a diverse, skilled, and high-performing workforce that operates in a healthy and inclusive work environment, embodying its core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion. The organization is recognized for its efforts, having been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, and continues to invest in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs. WFP encourages a culture of diversity and inclusion, welcoming qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply for positions within the organization.
Job Overview:
The Senior Cloud Architect position is a critical role within the Digital Architecture unit of WFP's Information Technology Division. This position is responsible for leading the technical design of cloud hosting solutions, guiding various units and development teams in adopting public cloud providers and modern deployment models. The Senior Cloud Architect will oversee the evolution of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure services to effectively support the diverse workloads managed by WFP. This role requires a strategic mindset to define new architectural paradigms for public cloud services adoption and to ensure that the organization's cloud solutions are secure, efficient, and aligned with WFP's operational needs. The Senior Cloud Architect will also play a key role in mentoring and providing direction to development teams, fostering an environment of open communication and collaboration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Cloud Architect will have a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including but not limited to: leading the design of corporate solutions utilizing public cloud services such as Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS); evolving the AWS and Azure cloud governance framework and ensuring compliance; coordinating the integration of corporate solutions within WFP's Digital Core and API ecosystem; supporting the migration of existing solutions to cloud-native deployments; enhancing Continuous Delivery pipelines in collaboration with the WFP DevOps team; defining new architectural paradigms for public cloud services; guiding IT security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security in modeling secure cloud solutions; identifying new cloud opportunities; reviewing and evolving cloud account management practices; supporting the corporate initiative to migrate services to the cloud; designing cloud-native architectures for new software components; ensuring high technical quality of IT solutions; and creating an inspiring team environment with open communication.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree or equivalent post-secondary education combined with a minimum of 8 years of relevant working experience in software development or related fields. Additionally, candidates should have at least 8 years of experience working with public cloud solutions and managing enterprise IT environments. A solid background in managing complex AWS organizations with numerous accounts is essential, along with experience in implementing security frameworks for mission-critical AWS ecosystems. Familiarity with API ecosystems and a strong understanding of SOA/Microservices architectures are also required. Candidates should demonstrate a broad conceptual understanding of solution architecture trends and possess proficiency in various technologies, frameworks, and languages relevant to cloud solutions.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a university degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline. Alternatively, candidates may qualify with a combination of post-secondary education and extensive professional experience in software development or related areas. Continuous professional development and certifications in cloud technologies, particularly AWS and Azure, are highly desirable and will enhance a candidate's profile.
Experience:
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience in public cloud solutions, with a proven track record of managing and architecting enterprise IT environments. This experience should include substantial involvement in complex AWS organizations, demonstrating the ability to handle multiple AWS accounts and implement necessary security measures for production environments. Candidates should also have experience in API ecosystems and a strong understanding of SOA/Microservices architectures, showcasing their capability to lead cloud initiatives effectively.
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written English is mandatory for this position. Additionally, candidates should possess intermediate knowledge of another official UN language, which may include Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, or Portuguese, as these are considered desirable skills that can enhance communication within the organization.
Additional Notes:
This position is offered as a regular consultancy contract (CST) Level 2, with the duty station being remote. WFP emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in its workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. The organization does not charge any fees for applications or recruitment processes, and all employment decisions are made based on organizational needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the online recruitment system, ensuring that their profiles are complete and accurate.
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. Established in 1961, WFP operates in over 80 countries, employing thousands of staff members who are committed to the mission of alleviating hunger and improving nutrition. WFP's vision is to create a diverse, skilled, and high-performing workforce that operates in a healthy and inclusive work environment, embodying its core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion. The organization is recognized for its efforts, having been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, and continues to invest in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs. WFP encourages a culture of diversity and inclusion, welcoming qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply for positions within the organization.
Job Overview:
The Senior Cloud Architect position is a critical role within the Digital Architecture unit of WFP's Information Technology Division. This position is responsible for leading the technical design of cloud hosting solutions, guiding various units and development teams in adopting public cloud providers and modern deployment models. The Senior Cloud Architect will oversee the evolution of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure services to effectively support the diverse workloads managed by WFP. This role requires a strategic mindset to define new architectural paradigms for public cloud services adoption and to ensure that the organization's cloud solutions are secure, efficient, and aligned with WFP's operational needs. The Senior Cloud Architect will also play a key role in mentoring and providing direction to development teams, fostering an environment of open communication and collaboration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Cloud Architect will have a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including but not limited to: leading the design of corporate solutions utilizing public cloud services such as Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS); evolving the AWS and Azure cloud governance framework and ensuring compliance; coordinating the integration of corporate solutions within WFP's Digital Core and API ecosystem; supporting the migration of existing solutions to cloud-native deployments; enhancing Continuous Delivery pipelines in collaboration with the WFP DevOps team; defining new architectural paradigms for public cloud services; guiding IT security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security in modeling secure cloud solutions; identifying new cloud opportunities; reviewing and evolving cloud account management practices; supporting the corporate initiative to migrate services to the cloud; designing cloud-native architectures for new software components; ensuring high technical quality of IT solutions; and creating an inspiring team environment with open communication.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree or equivalent post-secondary education combined with a minimum of 8 years of relevant working experience in software development or related fields. Additionally, candidates should have at least 8 years of experience working with public cloud solutions and managing enterprise IT environments. A solid background in managing complex AWS organizations with numerous accounts is essential, along with experience in implementing security frameworks for mission-critical AWS ecosystems. Familiarity with API ecosystems and a strong understanding of SOA/Microservices architectures are also required. Candidates should demonstrate a broad conceptual understanding of solution architecture trends and possess proficiency in various technologies, frameworks, and languages relevant to cloud solutions.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a university degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline. Alternatively, candidates may qualify with a combination of post-secondary education and extensive professional experience in software development or related areas. Continuous professional development and certifications in cloud technologies, particularly AWS and Azure, are highly desirable and will enhance a candidate's profile.
Experience:
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience in public cloud solutions, with a proven track record of managing and architecting enterprise IT environments. This experience should include substantial involvement in complex AWS organizations, demonstrating the ability to handle multiple AWS accounts and implement necessary security measures for production environments. Candidates should also have experience in API ecosystems and a strong understanding of SOA/Microservices architectures, showcasing their capability to lead cloud initiatives effectively.
Languages:
Fluency in both oral and written English is mandatory for this position. Additionally, candidates should possess intermediate knowledge of another official UN language, which may include Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, or Portuguese, as these are considered desirable skills that can enhance communication within the organization.
Additional Notes:
This position is offered as a regular consultancy contract (CST) Level 2, with the duty station being remote. WFP emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in its workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. The organization does not charge any fees for applications or recruitment processes, and all employment decisions are made based on organizational needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the online recruitment system, ensuring that their profiles are complete and accurate.
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