International Personal Finance (IPF) the mother company of Provident Pénzügyi Zrt. is looking for a new expert in its Global IT Team

Cloud Architect

You will play a pivotal role in the design and delivery of AWS hosted cloud infrastructure components in line with the IPF Strategy and aligned to the strategic cloud design.

As a key player in our organisation positioned in the Cloud Centre of Excellence, you'll leverage your expertise to design, implement and optimise cloud infrastructure that drives performance, scalability and security.

You will work closely with the Project teams, to provide direction, prioritisation and technical insight in articulating and delivering architectural choices within various AWS services and solution methodologies.

If you have a passion for solving complex challenges, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow with us as we build a better world through financial inclusion.

Your day-to-day activities are likely to include the following:

•  Work with the Cloud Centre of Excellence to formulate the cloud platform delivery and strategic roadmap, 
• Design and delivery of technical solutions on Cloud Platforms, primarily AWS and Azure or GCP,
• Help set the technical direction of the cloud platform ensuring the technical / architectural integrity of the platform,
• Design and automate Cloud Environments. Develop automated processes to deploy templates and account blueprints,
• Design, develop and support Cloud First solutions. Assist Delivery teams in supporting the solution design and recommend design improvements. Support the migration of services from monoliths to modern Cloud services,
• Analyse risk related to cloud infrastructure components and provide mitigations for them,
• Provides expert advice and consultation on the cloud infrastructure implementation and support,
• Work with third party suppliers and products, as well as in-country IT teams to identify and deliver appropriate Cloud technologies and solutions,
• Participate on the relevant IT governance bodies,
• Maintaining Automated Compliance Framework to ensure DevOps teams use AWS securely and efficiently.

What are we looking for?

•  Technical Expertise: Proficient in the AWS cloud platform with a deep understanding of cloud services and infrastructure,
• Experience: 3-5 years proven track record of deploying and managing cloud-based solutions in a professional setting,
• Problem-Solving Skills: Adept at diagnosing complex issues and implementing effective solutions to ensure system reliability and performance,
• Automation and Scripting: Experience with automation tools and scripting languages such as Python and/or Terraform to streamline processes and improve efficiency,
• Security Awareness: Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance,
• Collaboration: Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and contribute to collaborative projects,
• Continuous Learning: A passion for staying updated with the latest cloud technologies, trends, and best practices, and a commitment to continuous improvement,
• Education: Degree in Computer Sciences or related IT fields; Relevant industry certifications including but not limited to AWS Certified Solutions Architect,
• Language: fluency in both Hungarian and English.

What we offer:

• Professional development opportunities;
• company car or car compensation;
• opportunity to have a performance based annual bonus;
• home office 3 times a week;
• cafeteria, health insurance;
• laptop, mobile;
• stable background with local and international presence;
• training and development opportunities;
• exciting projects in our unique space in the evolving financial industry;
• you can work in a modern work environment.