Cloud Platform Architect

About The Company netgo is one of the largest IT service providers in Germany, renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to delivering comprehensive IT solutions. With over 1,500 dedicated employees across multiple locations in Germany, netgo offers a dynamic and modern workplace environment that emphasizes teamwork, continuous development, and customer satisfaction. The company values diversity, responsibility, and transparency, fostering a culture where employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally. As part of the netgo group, employees have access to a wide range of resources, training opportunities, and benefits designed to support their career advancement and well-being. About The Role We are seeking a skilled Cloud Platform Architect (m/w/d) specializing in OpenStack and VMware to join our remote team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the technical development and strategic evolution of our multi-tenant cloud platforms. You will design, implement, and optimize cloud infrastructure solutions that support our expanding managed services and data center operations. As the highest technical authority within our cloud team, you will influence the future architecture, shape new cloud services, and ensure the platform’s scalability, security, and efficiency. This position offers the flexibility of working fully remote within Germany, allowing you to collaborate with a talented team and contribute to innovative cloud solutions from anywhere. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a relevant university degree in computer science or a comparable qualification, complemented by extensive experience in designing and operating complex cloud and data center infrastructures. You should have at least three years of hands-on experience specifically in designing multi-tenant platforms. Expertise in OpenStack and VMware products such as vSphere, NSX, vSAN, and vCloud Director is essential. Deep knowledge of data center network architecture, enterprise storage, and security concepts is required. Familiarity with automation tools and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible, APIs) is highly advantageous. Excellent communication skills in both German and English are necessary, along with relevant certifications in cloud or network technologies, which are considered a plus. Responsibilities Architect and continuously develop our multi-tenant cloud platforms based on OpenStack and VMware technologies.Design data center, network, and security architectures, including backbone, firewalls, and segmentation strategies.Integrate network, security, storage, and compute components to ensure seamless platform operation.Create detailed platform blueprints, operational concepts, and scaling models to support growth.Conduct sizing and capacity planning for compute, storage, and network resources to meet current and future demands.Design innovative cloud services and contribute to expanding our service portfolio.Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their suitability for platform integration.Support pre-sales activities through technical architecture design, capacity planning, and effort estimation, dedicating approximately 10-15% of your time.Maintain comprehensive architecture documentation, standards, and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality.Act as a technical sparring partner for engineers, consultants, and team leads, providing expert guidance.Participate in team-based on-call rotations to ensure platform availability and reliability. Benefits At netgo, we prioritize work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, including trust-based working hours and the possibility to work from the EU abroad for up to three months annually. Employees enjoy 30 days of vacation per year and access to various health and fitness programs, including free training at our company fitness club and subsidized memberships with Urban Sports Club. We support continuous professional development through training programs and certifications, including access to our in-house Pearson VUE testing center. Our employees benefit from company cars or electric vehicles for client visits, as well as exclusive JobRad bicycle leasing options. We provide a budget for work attire, ensuring comfort and professionalism. Additionally, we offer retirement contributions, asset-building support, discounts with over 1,500 providers, and family-friendly subsidies such as childcare assistance. Equal Opportunity netgo is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We believe that diversity enhances our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Our leadership team values openness, transparency, and mutual respect, creating a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute meaningfully. We are dedicated to supporting your professional growth and ensuring a positive, collaborative atmosphere for all employees.