Lead Cloud Architect

**Company Description**
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over **2,500 laboratories and business facilities** across 115 countries, supported by a team of **99,500 dedicated professionals**. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

**Primary Responsibilities**

**Cloud Strategy & Governance**
- Define and promote cloud direction and strategy in alignment with business goals.
- Establish cloud policies, best practices, and governance models to ensure compliance and security.
- Maintain and enhance the cloud service catalogue.
- Support the Head of GTO in shaping the cloud roadmap.
- Stay updated with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends to keep the organization at the forefront of innovation.

**Cloud Architecture & Operations**
- Lead the design and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions.
- Manage new business requests requiring cloud design and architecture work.
- Ensure alignment between business requirements (SLA, DRP, etc.) and infrastructure production teams.
- Optimize cloud environments for cost-effectiveness, performance, and security.
- Define and implement infrastructure improvements and new Azure services.
- Oversee governance and adoption of cloud-native architectures, including landing zones and Azure subscriptions.
- Own Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices and guide the Accenture team on scripting repositories.
- Ensure SGS Azure environment aligns with the SGS Cloud Service Catalogue and continuously introduce new services.

**Collaboration & Knowledge Transfer**
- Act as the technical reference for service adoption and cloud direction.
- Transfer knowledge to the Operations team for new services introduction.

**Technical Domain Leadership**

The Lead Cloud Architect will specialize in at least one of the following cloud domains:

- Reference Architectures
- Service Catalogue
- Landing Zones
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Application Publication
- Databases & Storage
- PaaS Services
- Containers & Microservices
- Validated Environments & Compliance
- Quality Assurance (SOP)
- Application Management
- Technical Advisory

**Qualifications** Education & Certifications**
- B.S. degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer) are a plus.

**Technical Experience**
- 5+ years of experience as a Cloud Architect, with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure.
- Proven ability to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions.
- Strong knowledge of cloud governance, security frameworks, and compliance.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep).
- Hands-on experience with Azure networking, storage, compute, and identity management.
- IT operational expertise, including patching, backup, and monitoring strategies.

**Interpersonal & Leadership Skills**
- Autonomous and self-motivated, with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong communication skills to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities.
- Leadership experience, with the ability to guide teams and drive consensus.

**Languages**
- Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
- Additional languages are a plus.

**Additional Information** Why SGS?**
- Join a globally recognized and stable company, a leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.
- Enjoy a flexible schedule and work model.
- Access continuous learning opportunities through SGS University and Campus.
- Collaborate in a multinational environment with colleagues from various continents.
- Benefit from a comprehensive benefits platform.