Senior Cloud & System Architect (m/f/d)

Job-ID: 1568Category: ITLocation: Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany; GermanyWorkplace: HybridSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-16Your ResponsibilitiesYou design and deploy enterprise-level cloud and on-premise architectures on Microsoft Azure and our virtualized data center (VMware/vSphere, Proxmox) to support us in our digital transformation by advancing the implementation of our WEPA.cloudYou translate business requirements into hybrid infrastructure solutions, ensuring they align with the company's objectives and IT strategy by collaborating in an agile setting with IT, development, and business teamsYou lead initiatives to optimize infrastructure cost, performance, and security across both cloud and on-premise environmentsYou architect and maintain the integration between on-premises infrastructure (virtualization, storage, networking) and Azure services, ensuring seamless hybrid connectivityYou design and evolve our virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Proxmox), including compute, storage, and disaster recovery strategyYou stay updated with Azure's latest offerings as well as developments in virtualization and system architecture, leveraging them to drive innovation and efficiencyYou develop and implement cloud and infrastructure governance, best practices, and standards, and mentor teams on Azure and on-premise system architectureYou work on a broad variety of digital technology projects (including Industry 4.0, Robotic Process Automation, etc.)Your ProfileQualification: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.Personality: Ability to work in a team, flexibility, motivationWorking: Independent, team-oriented and structured workExperience and Know-how:At least 10 years of hands-on experience in cloud and system architecture, with a focus on Microsoft Azure and enterprise virtualization platformsSolid hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, Proxmox, and on-premise infrastructure design (compute, storage, networking)Demonstrated success in designing and implementing large-scale hybrid cloud and on-premise solutionsAzure certifications, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, are highly desirable; VMware certifications (e.g., VCP) are a plusStrong proponent of agile methodologies and practicesAbility to translate business needs into actionable cloud and infrastructure solutionsLanguages: Very good English skills.About the organizationAttractive Compensation We value your contribution and reward it with a competitive salary. Work That Fits Your Life We offer flexible working models that help you balance your professional and personal life e.g. through remote working options and full-/part time positions. Growth & Development We offer you room to grow personally, discover new strengths and further develop your known skills; to this end, we allocate an annual training budget. Strong Company Culture We work in an innovative and agile way and foster an open feedback culture, always welcoming new methods, ideas and approaches. We keep hierarchies low, create room for creativity and encourage people to take ownership and make their ideas successful. Modern working environment Great work requires great equipment - that’s why we provide modern equipment and an agile workspace at our Düsseldorf location. About the companyThe WEPA Group is a family business operating throughout Europe and offers sustainable and innovative hygiene solutions that contribute to the well-being of millions of consumers all over Europe every day. With around 4.500 employees, we produce hygiene paper products such as toilet paper, towel paper, handkerchiefs and napkins at 15 production sites in Europe.A sustainable personnel policy has played a central role in this for more than 75 years. We consistently invest in the qualification of our employees, point out individual career and development opportunities and promote them. We do this because we are convinced of one thing:Our employees are and will remain our most important success factor.