As an IT Cloud architect, you will join the Enterprise Digital department within Digital Development & Operations (DDO). We are in a journey, together as a global team, establishing Zeekr in Europe and Globally with digital capabilities. The overall DDO vision is to be an innovator, a transformative leader, and an enabler for reaching our business objectives. The area of Enterprise digital consists of several product areas which are: Collaboration, Big data, Cloud & Devops, Enterprise architecture, PMO, Information security and Service portfolio.
As a Cloud Architect specializing in AWS and Azure, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions for our clients, particularly supporting Technical Service Providers (TSP). Your expertise will be instrumental in crafting scalable, resilient, and cost-effective architectures that
align with business objectives. This role demands deep proficiency in both AWS and Azure platforms, along with a strong understanding of cloud computing principles and best practices.
Responsibilities and Deliveries:
• Collaborate with China team and internal teams to understand business requirements and design cloud architectures that meet their needs. This involves selecting appropriate AWS and Azure services, designing network configurations, and ensuring security and compliance standards are met.
• Leverage tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Azure Resource Manager to define infrastructure requirements in code, enabling automation, repeatability, and scalability of deployments.
• Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions that support telematics services for vehicles.
• Develop migration plans for transitioning on-premises workloads to the cloud, considering factors such as workload compatibility, data migration strategies, and minimizing downtime.
• Design solutions that ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities, utilizing features such as AWS Availability Zones, Azure Availability Sets, and disaster recovery services.
• Continuously optimize cloud environments for performance, cost-efficiency, and reliability. This may involve monitoring resource utilization, implementing auto-scaling, and optimizing storage solutions.
• Implement security best practices and compliance standards within cloud architectures, including encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and adherence to industry-specific regulations.
• Provide technical guidance and support to TSPs and client teams, assisting with troubleshooting, performance tuning, and addressing technical challenges.
• Create comprehensive documentation, diagrams, and training materials to facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure smooth handover of cloud solutions to client teams.
Qualifications and skills required for the role
• E. B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent work experience
• In-depth knowledge of AWS and Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, database, security, and management tools.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, including microservices, serverless computing, containers, and hybrid cloud.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Experience with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes and containerization technologies like Docker.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a distributed cloud environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with
diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or equivalent industry certifications are preferred.
Personal attributes
You are the kind of person that thrives in an environment where everything is not set and gets inspired from defining and implementing solutions. You are pragmatic, self-driven, curious, and flexible with a “we’ll find a way” attitude.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to drive an independent product stream within the context of a broader team project
• Comfortable with navigating ambiguous and evolving situations
• Proactive, self-starter and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• A team-oriented approach and with a flexible mindset
• Fluent in English and with Chinese language as a plus
The team is located in Göteborg, but works with teams and stakeholders all over the
world.
IT/SW requirements (if applicable)
AWS&Azure