Senior Platform Architect AWS (m/f/d)

Cluj-Napoca
AWS – Managed Cloud Services /
Full-time /
Hybrid
As a Senior Platform Architect AWS (m/f/d), you are responsible for the architecture, automation, and continuous improvement of our AWS environments and develop scalable solutions that deliver real business impact.

What you will do with us

    • You design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available platform architectures on AWS and define standards, reference architectures, and best practices.
    • You develop and operate central platform services such as Networking, IAM, Compute, Storage, Containers, and Serverless.
    • You drive automation forward and develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK) as well as self‑service frameworks.
    • You design and optimize CI/CD pipelines, integrate security, compliance, and quality checks, and implement modern deployment strategies (blue/green, canary, rolling).
    • You develop automation tools and platform components in Python, build APIs, CLI tools, and reusable libraries, and use AWS SDKs (boto3) efficiently.
    • You ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of the platform and implement monitoring, observability, as well as automated incident and recovery processes.

When you’re a good fit for us

    • You bring several years of experience in the architecture, development, and optimization of AWS platforms.
    • You have solid knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, automation, and DevOps practices.
    • You are confident in building and operating platform services as well as CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.
    • You have strong programming skills in Python and experience with AWS SDKs, APIs, and automation frameworks.
    • You see monitoring, observability, and cloud operations as integral components of a stable platform.
    • Ideally, you have experience with container technologies, serverless architectures, and relevant AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional).
    • Very good German and English language skills, both written and spoken.

Hey, we are Skaylink.
Join us on our Cloud Journey!

We bring together Europe's best experts in cloud solutions and digital transformation. The diversity of our backgrounds, cultures and skills is our trump card and central to our ambitious goals and great successes. With us, it doesn't matter whether you wear a blouse, polo shirt or hoodie - what counts is your personality, expertise and passion. You will contribute in your own way to ensuring that we are and remain one of the leading providers in the field of cloud technology!
 
In line with our customer dedication, we attach great importance to accompanying projects with style and the utmost care - we don't do things by the book. That's why we offer our customers a fast and secure path to the cloud with customized frameworks and innovative methods.

What you get from us

🎯 Purpose β€“ using your expertise (in projects at renowned companies such as BMW Group, Henkel or KWS)
🌍 Flexibility – finding your balance (e.g. hybrid and/or remote work, flexible working hours)
πŸ“– Development β€“ constantly improve yourself (e.g. Skaylink Campus, development reviews and employee surveys)
πŸ’‘Innovation – contribute your ideas to advance
πŸ’» Equipment – get off to a good start (e.g. high performance Windows laptops and a company cell phone if required)
πŸ’ͺ Support β€“ Feel good (e.g. Employee referral program, Regina Maria, meal vouchers, pension plan)
πŸ† Events β€“ get together and celebrate (e.g. summer and Christmas parties, team events, cross-company tech talks) 
🧩 Together β€“ We are Skaylink! 

πŸ’¬ As you slowly finish work, you think to yourself: fantastic, we have really cool projects here and my team is great! Another successful day at Skaylink comes to an end.  
 
You + Skaylink = Perfect Match? 
 
Then apply - even if you don't meet all the requirements! All we need is your CV and we can't wait to read about you. 
 
We look forward to the (Cloud) Journey with you! 
 
Ready. Set. Skaylink! 
 
Do you still have questions that are not answered on our careers page or in the FAQs? Or are you unsure whether the position is right for you? 
 
Then get in touch with us and we'll find your perfect match together! 
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.