Global Platform Architect (f/m/d)

The Global Platform Architect Azure at our department Global Operations & Infrastructure Services (GOIS) is responsible for the overall global platform architecture on Azure supporting our global standardization and the going cloud approach for our 8k+ servers around the world.

Join DB Schenker’s Global Operations & Infrastructure Team in main IT delivery Hub in Europe, located in Warsaw (Poland). Our open, international Global Operations & Infrastructure Team is looking forward to start collaborating with you. Interesting, innovative IT projects with diverse team members and supportive leadership around the world are waiting for you. Let’s drive the Logistic digitalization together!

We are looking for you as a Global Platform Architect (f/m/d) for Schenker AG.

Your tasks:

• Responsible for the maintenance of the baseline and target architecture for global platform services hosted on Azure as part of our Azure Product Team
• Analysis of current and development of a future architecture for global platform services hosted on Azure based on strategic imperatives and in close alignment with the overall Infrastructure Architect and the Product Owner Azure 
• Responsible for development of standard infrastructure architectures for global platform services and development of implementation plans (architecture roadmap for global platform services)
• Develop, evaluate, and improve a global data center platform architecture design to achieve best-in-class quality of core capabilities in performance, reliability, safety, and privacy
• Supports the global data center consolidation and transformation process 
• Development of cloud principles and standards for the global data center cloud platform (IaaS & PaaS & SaaS)
• Coordinate with the Azure Product Team on the implementation of the architecture and will provide technical leadership on the cloud Architecture
• Supporting the migration of data and application of Custom and Custom of the Self (COTS) applications in cloud servicesTe
• chnical coaching of members from the Azure Product Team
• Support DB Schenker in its “Cloud First” strategy & digitalization by designing & implementing leading edge technology

Our requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Profound knowledge in data center cloud platform technologies with a focus on Microsoft Azure
• Proficiency in automation and scripting of deployment and operation procedures
• Certifications in the areas of Azure cloud technologies (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert), Microsoft Windows Server, Linux, Databases
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools
• •Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• 5+ years work experience as an Azure senior engineer or cloud architect, preferred from the consulting business
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Willingness to travel (internationally)
• The ability to work collaboratively across diverse groups of business and technical stakeholder
• Strong technical leadership skills, intercultural competence, global mindset, strong communication skills, solution orientation, willingness to learn and flexibility
• Willingness to participate in on-call duty rotation as part of our DevOps team

Flexible remote work

It is important to us that our employees' working hours leave enough room for family and leisure. Therefore, we offer flexible working hours and remote work by arrangement.

Individual Development

With an extensive range of seminars, training courses and qualifications, we offer individual and long-term development and training opportunities.

Networking

National and international networking with colleagues at DB Schenker provides opportunities for professional and personal exchange.

Health and fitness

Employees at DB Schenker benefit from comprehensive occupational health management with programs for health promotion and prevention.

Work climate

A good working atmosphere is close to our hearts! Only as a team can we achieve the best for our customers, employees and people worldwide.

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.

Do you have any further questions? 
Do not hesitate to contact us.
We look forward to receiving your call/email!

Schenker AG
Kruppstraße 4
45128 Essen
Germany

Phone: +49 201-8781-5525
recruitment.headoffice@dbschenker.com

* Equal Opportunity Employer: at DB Schenker we are proud of our diverse workforce and we are committed in enhancing it further. Therefore, we welcome all applicants, regardless of gender, age, disability, nationality, religion or sexual orientation.