Cloud Infrastructure Architect H/F - Faurecia

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, Forvia anticipates the future of mobility by developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you're willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow's cleaner and smarter mobility, Forvia is the place to BE.
At GIT, our vision is to BE the global strategic partner for advanced IT technology services with care for customers and the drive to support FORVIA's ambition. Our mission is to provide advanced IT technology services to our customers, and we partner in FORVIA's transformation with excellence through our talented teams.Your mission, roles and responsibilities

This role involves designing and documenting cloud architecture solutions that align with business and technical requirements while ensuring scalability, security, and cost efficiency. IT includes defining cloud strategies, managing integrations, optimizing cloud resource utilization, and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards. The Cloud Architect collaborates with development and operations teams to implement best practices and support cloud transformation initiatives.

The essential responsibilities and duties
- Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure solutions.
- Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure architecture blueprints in Azure cloud
- Collaborate with IT and business leaders to align infrastructure with business goals.
- Evaluate and integrate new technology solutions.
- Oversee infrastructure technology standards management with our EA tool (Leanix)
- Document existing infrastructure architecture and technology portfolio; make recommendations for improvements and/or alternatives.
- Translate IT architecture requirements into specified infrastructure solutions.
- Develop technical and technology standards
- Coordinate with various teams for seamless infrastructure deployment.
- Document cloud infrastructure processes and architecture
- Participate in vendor discussion on infrastructure solutions.
- Lead infrastructure-related projects and support to Solutions and Enterprise Architects from infrastructure architecture perspective (high level and low level design).

Your profile and competencies to succeed

o Experience with cloud-based infrastructure solutions (e.g., Azure).
o Certification in relevant technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect).
o Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
o Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
o Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
o Proven experience in project management.
o Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
o Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
o Master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
o 7+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture or related roles.
o Strong understanding of network, server, and storage architecture.
o Strong experience in security architecture, Knowledge of security protocols and best practices.
o Experience with enterprise-level IT infrastructure planning and development.
o Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver on tight deadlines.
o Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
o Experience with monitoring and management tools

What we can do for you
- At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
- We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
- We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
- We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
- We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
- Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority : In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to BE certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action : use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to BE certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.