Job
- Level
- Senior
- Job Field
- IT, Software, DevOps
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Location
- Munich
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you design future-proof cloud and system architectures, optimize CI/CD pipelines, collaborate with stakeholders, and develop innovative prototypes for the public sector.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- As a Principal Cloud & Systems Architect (m/f/d), you will shape future-proof architectures with us — from strategic vision to operational implementation. Your expertise ensures that our solutions in the public sector are confident, secure, and sustainable.
- Design and planning of architecture: You develop and document system and cloud architectures for various projects and specialized applications. You analyze existing solutions, identify optimization potential, and define appropriate strategies. Additionally, you create architecture and operational documentation according to established standards (e.g., ARC42).
- Automation and operation of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes: You develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes within the scope of prototypes, test environments, and rollouts - to validate architectures practically and implement innovations quickly. You automate the deployment of applications and services (Infrastructure as Code) and support the rollout of new systems and features.
- Design, implementation, and operation of scalable cloud solutions: You design and implement secure landing zones in various cloud environments such as AWS and Azure. You utilize modern container and orchestration technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm with a clear focus on cloud-agnostic architectures and digital sovereignty in the public sector.
- Project Coordination & Stakeholder Management: You work closely with ministries, authorities, and internal teams. You coordinate technical specifications and development standards. For POCs and tenders, you prepare service descriptions and effort estimates.
- Innovation & POC Management: You develop prototypes and plan architectures for innovative solutions. In doing so, you conduct technology scouting for new trends in cloud, data, and AI architectures and translate these into practical solutions for our projects. For proof of concepts and presentations, you provide realistic demo environments.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- You have successfully completed a degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Technical Informatics, or a similar IT-related field. You bring several years of experience in designing and implementing complex cloud, system, and application architectures.
Qualifications
- You are experienced in the deployment of security and identity management systems (e.g., Keycloak) and can document technical concepts clearly and structurally. You possess strong communication and coordination skills — even in government environments — and can effectively convey complex technical content.
- You are characterized by analytical thinking, a structured way of working, teamwork skills, and a high degree of initiative.
- You have native-level German skills (C2) and good English skills.
- You are prepared to undergo a security clearance in accordance with the Security Clearance Act (SÜG), which may become necessary. Consent to the security clearance is part of the employment contract.
Experience
- You possess a deep understanding of DevOps processes, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code. You have solid knowledge of AWS or Azure, modern container technologies, and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes or Docker. Ideally, you bring experience with the following technologies: Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, scripting languages (e.g., bash, Python), and relational databases.
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What we offer
- Work-life balance is important to us. That's why we offer you flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely up to 8 days a month (based on a 5-day week).
- At byte, there are 30 vacation days per year. And if overtime occurs, it can be compensated with days off.
- You will be additionally insured for retirement benefits with the Zusatzversorgungskasse Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL).
- We regularly offer voluntary team events and are an Egym-Wellpass corporate fitness partner. For a small employee contribution, you can train at 15,000 partner studios.
- As a publicly funded organization, we adhere to the TV-L. Therefore, we always incorporate the tariff increases that are negotiated centrally.
- The classification of the position "Principal Cloud & Systems Architect (m/f/d) aka "Chief Cloudcraft Architect"" is based on pay grade E 14/ E 15 TV-L. The specific step allocation is determined by your professional experience.
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Byte - Bayerische Agentur für Digitales GmbH
The Bavarian Agency for Digital Affairs GmbH, also known as byte, serves as a digitalization partner for the Bavarian state government, assisting public administration in its digital transformation. The company offers a wide range of services, from analysis to implementation and operation of digital solutions. Additionally, byte is involved in innovative areas such as artificial intelligence and process optimization.
Description
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Internet, IT, Telecommunication
Principal Cloud & Systems Architect
- Location
- Munich
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
