Executive Solution Architect for Cloud Platform (m/f/d)
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Requirements
- Many years of experience as a solution and enterprise architect in the cloud environment
- In-depth expertise in cloud-native architectures (CNCF landscape, microservices, 12-factor principles)
- Design, build and optimize operating models using Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform)
- Extensive experience in containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, multi-cluster, federation) and virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, Linux, KubeVirt)
- Confident use of modern orchestration and platform tools (e.g. Helm, Service Mesh, Crossplane, Gardener)
- Strategic understanding and practical application of GitOps principles (Argo CD, Flux) as well as CI/CD architectures and Git workflows (e.g. GitFlow)
- Proven experience developing and implementing cloud migration strategies (e.g. lift & shift, cloud-native transformation)
- Profound programming and code review experience (e.g. Go, Open Source, Git)
- In-depth expertise in security and governance frameworks (Zero Trust, BSI IT Grundschutz, ISO 27001)
- Strong ability to communicate and coordinate with stakeholders at management level
- Experience in architectural modelling and documentation
- Fluent written and spoken German and English
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Strong savings potential: You could save €1,673 monthly, which is €20,076 per year.
💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Berlin. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of €70,482 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)
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📍 Life in Berlin
About Berlin
- •Creative and tech hub
- •Diverse neighborhoods
- •Excellent public transport
Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters
- •Mild summers
- •Four distinct seasons
Safety
- •Generally safe
- •Higher petty crime than Munich
- •Some areas less safe at night
Healthcare
- •Good hospital network
- •Charité is world-renowned
- •Wait times can vary
Culture
- •World-class museums
- •Vibrant art scene
- •Rich history
Nightlife
- •Famous club scene
- •Diverse nightlife
- •24/7 culture
Recreation
- •Many parks
- •Lakes
- •Tiergarten
- •Active outdoor scene
Cost of Living
- •More affordable than Munich
- •Prices rising rapidly
- •Still cheaper than many European capitals
A leading European IT services and consulting company, wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG. With ~26,000 employees across 26 countries and €4.0 billion in annual revenue, T-Systems drives digital transformation for multinational corporations and public sector institutions through end-to-end solutions spanning multi-cloud, SAP, cybersecurity, AI, and IoT — with deep industry expertise in automotive, healthcare, public sector, and transport.
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