Cloud Platform Architect
Workplace: Göteborg, Sverige
Expires: January 25, 2026
We are looking for a driven Cloud Platform Architect with expertise in Azure architecture, network design, and interest in AI. You will work closely with development teams, sharing knowledge and inspiration, helping shape the bank's future cloud landscape, and guiding technical decisions. The role involves defining and evolving the bank's reference architecture, designing secure and performance-optimized network solutions with Infrastructure as Code, advising on compute and data platform choices, prioritizing security with Zero Trust principles, collaborating with Cyber Security, facilitating architecture reviews, and coaching development teams. You will be part of the Common Infrastructure team delivering a robust and modern bank platform, contributing to Azure strategy and AI infrastructure development.
Main requirements:
  • Extensive experience in cloud platform/infrastructure with several years in Azure
  • Experience building and operating landing zones and governance solutions in large organizations
  • Broad knowledge of networking and Infrastructure as Code (Bicep/Terraform) and automation with GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps Pipelines
  • Strong understanding of Azure data platforms and their strengths and weaknesses
  • Azure Architect Expert (AZ-305) or equivalent certifications
  • Fluent in Swedish and English
Responsibilities:
  • Define and develop the bank's reference architecture including landing zones, networking, identity, governance, monitoring, and automation
  • Design secure, performance-optimized operational and network solutions (Hub-and-Spoke, vWAN, secured hub with Azure Firewall) using IaC
  • Advise on compute and data platform choices (AKS, App Services, Functions, Cosmos DB, SQL, Databricks/Fabric) considering performance, cost, and regulatory demands
  • Implement security-first principles such as Zero Trust, IAM design, and policy scanning
  • Collaborate with Cyber Security on security-related matters
  • Facilitate architecture reviews and design workshops
  • Spread best practices and pragmatically coach development teams
Required hard skills:
  • Azure architecture and infrastructure expertise
  • Networking knowledge and IaC skills (Bicep, Terraform)
  • Automation experience with GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps Pipelines
  • Strong knowledge of Azure compute and data platform services
  • Security architecture including Zero Trust and IAM design
Recommended hard skills:
  • Experience with AI infrastructure and tools
  • Knowledge of cost optimization strategies in cloud environments
Soft skills:
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Coaching and mentoring ability
  • Pragmatic approach to problem-solving
  • Drive and initiative
Coding languages:
  • Bicep
  • Terraform
Frameworks:
  • Azure DevOps Pipelines
  • GitHub Actions
Operating systems:
  • Azure Cloud Platform
Natural languages:
  • Swedish (Proficient)
  • English (Proficient)
Cultural skills:
  • Self-leadership
  • Openness
  • Innovation-friendly mindset
  • Business-mindedness
  • Engagement
  • Care