Lead Cloud Integration Architect - Data Fusion Platform

In the GeoInfo, Analytics & Simulation Customer Solution Unit, you take responsibility for IT solutions that collect and analyse data from public sources for the German armed forces. You design integration and deployment on an existing cloud platform.

• As Lead Cloud Integration Architect - Data Fusion Platform, you take technical responsibility for establishing IT solutions for collecting and analysing data from public sources, known as open-source intelligence
• You lead implementation of the IT solution on an existing cloud platform, understand the technical environment, design the integration and deployment architecture and manage technical rollout throughout the entire lifecycle
• You are responsible for deployment and integration design, developed together with other specialist architects
• You define development standards, best practices and technical requirements for internal and external staff
• You explain complex technical matters to the German armed forces and within BWI in a way suited to each audience

• Completed degree in Business Information Systems, Computer Science or a comparable qualification
• At least seven years of experience as an IT architect, solution architect or in a comparable architectural role within complex, strategic IT projects. Relevant certifications or comparable professional experience are preferred
• Expertise in established methods of traditional and modern IT architecture management. Certifications in IT architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or CPSA and experience with relevant tools such as Enterprise Architect, Visio and draw.io are desirable
• At least five years of experience building data-focused analytics platforms based on modern cloud-native architectures and deployment patterns, such as Kubernetes, microservices and CI/CD
• Good knowledge of and experience with infrastructure as code, such as Terraform, Bicep or CloudFormation
• Familiarity with security in cloud environments, including IAM, secrets, network segments and access concepts
• Familiarity with observability, including monitoring, logging, tracing, alerts and dashboards
• Good facilitation and coordination skills when working with other BWI teams
• Enjoyment of regular work at our BWI office in Bonn and meetings with our customer, the German armed forces