Forward Deployed Cloud Architect

XALT

. Design and deliver cloud migrations for enterprise and public-sector clients .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeMunich • GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €85,000 - €115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud architecture, particularly with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and has a strong focus on implementing infrastructure as code and CI/CD practices. Proficient in automating infrastructure tasks using AI while ensuring compliance with security and privacy standards.

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Cloud Architecture ExperienceTerraform ProficiencyKubernetes ManagementBusiness-Fluent German and EnglishAI Automation Implementation

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Hard Skills

Cloud ArchitectureInfrastructure As CodeCI/CDAI Workload InfrastructureDistributed Systems OperationAutomationSecurity CompliancePrivacy ComplianceLive Demonstration SkillsRecovery Task Automation

Soft Skills

Client EngagementCommunicationPresentation SkillsCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGoogle CloudTerraformKubernetesCI/CD PipelinesObservability ToolsAI AgentsAutomation ToolsInfrastructure Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Cloud MigrationEnterprise ClientsPublic-Sector ClientsSecurity RequirementsPrivacy RequirementsCompliance RequirementsOn-Site Client WorkAI AutomationInfrastructure AutomationOperational Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsKubernetesTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and deliver cloud migrations for enterprise and public-sector clients
Build infrastructure for AI workloads and agents
Implement infrastructure as code, CI/CD and observability
Support operation of built systems and automate appropriate recovery tasks
Incorporate security, privacy and compliance requirements into architecture decisions
Work directly with clients, including on-site sessions and client-site work
Present a live example of an AI-automated process during the application process

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of cloud architecture experience, such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud, and Kubernetes
Hands-on experience with Terraform, pipelines and operating distributed systems
Enjoyment of direct client work, including on-site sessions
An infrastructure or operations task automated using AI
Business-fluent German and English
Ability to bring security, privacy and compliance requirements into architecture decisions early
Live demonstration of one process automated with AI, including the candidate’s contribution, consistency, measurable improvements, limitations and result-checking approach
Do not share confidential information or protected code

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited tokens for Claude, OpenAI and the latest, most advanced AI tools
Professional exchange within the team, across the Atlassian ecosystem as a Platinum Partner, and through the XALT AI Circle and IT Revolution
Remote work is possible
Arrangement of working conditions discussed based on the candidate, team and role
Travel and on-site expectations discussed for specific client projects