Senior Cloud Architect

Are you a Senior Cloud Architect a expert in cloud-native environments and distributed platform?We are Reply, and we are looking for you!WHO WE AREReply is a company that specialises in Consulting, Systems Integration and Digital Services with a focus on the conception, design and implementation of solutions based on the new communication channels and digital media. Reply partners with key industrial groups in defining and developing business models made possible by the new technological and communication paradigms such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Digital Communication, the Internet of Things and Mobile and Social Networking.WHAT WILL YOU DO?Core activities. You will design and govern complex cloud architectures (multi-account, multi-region, high availability); implement cloud-native infrastructures (AWS, GCP); manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters in production environments; support CI/CD pipelinesand deployment strategies (canary, blue/green, rollback); lead cloud migration initiatives (lift-and-shift, replatforming, refactoring); drive DevOps and Infrastructure as Code practices; optimize performance, cost, and security (FinOps, monitoring, observability); define architectural standards and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams.Technologies. You will work with cloud platforms (GCP stack in a first phase); Kubernetes (K8s) and Docker; CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins); Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar); networking (VPC, load balancing, ingress); security (IAM, secrets management); observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, OpenTelemetry); scripting and programming languages (Java, Python, Go, Bash).Team work. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams (backend, frontend, data, security) to deliver scalable solutions; align architectural decisions with business goals; support and mentor teammembers; promote knowledge sharing and documentation; and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and DevOps practices.WE'LL TOTALLY LOVE YOU IF YOU HAVE…Academic background. We are looking for people with a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field; equivalent practical experience in cloud and distributed systems will also be considered.Valuable expertise You should have experience in designing scalable and resilient distributed systems; deep understanding of cloud-native architectures and microservices; hands-on expertise in performance optimization, cost control (FinOps), and security best practices; experience with large-scale production environments; and the ability to drive architectural evolution and innovation.Nice to have. Experience with multi-cloud and hybrid architectures; familiarity with service mesh technologies (e.G., Istio); knowledge of advanced security practices and compliance standards; experience with data platforms and streaming technologies; relevant cloud certifications (AWS, GCP); and contributions to open-source projects will be considered a plus.Soft skills. Strong decision-making and ownership; excellent problem-solving skills in complex environments; effective communicationand collaboration with cross-functional teams; a proactive and results-oriented mindset; and a strong focus on documentation and knowledge sharing.YOU WILL LOVE WORKING WITH US BECAUSE…We have a start-up heart. Hundreds of small units with their own projects and teams. Guaranteed hands-on experience, flexibility, table footballs and free coffee.But we dream worldwide. We have the structure to make your ideas matter. We partner with major groups over 4 continents and 15 countries.We are customers-obsessed. Excellence is in our DNA. We strive for the best. We get our hands dirty. We get results.We are learning. We at Reply are always aiming for true innovation. Even though it still may look unreal.WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPSThe first step of our recruiting process will be the meetings with the technical referents and then a face to face interview with the HR team. We care about an equal recruiting process.Feel interested?Reply is committed to embracing diversity and creating an inclusive work environment by valuing the uniqueness of people regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or disabilities as protected by Italian Law (L.68/99).Furthermore, Reply is committed to ensuring a fair and accessible selection process: to help you during the recruitment process, please let us know of any kind of support you may need.