Cloud Platform Architect

Job Introduction Serco has established itself as a reliable service provider in the French market, offering a broad range of engineering, technical, and management services across multiple industries. With a strategic presence in key locations, Serco plays a critical role in supporting space, defence, and transportation sectors, providing expertise in systems integration, operational support, and mission-critical services. Leveraging its global experience and local knowledge, Serco ensures seamless project execution and operational excellence, making it a trusted partner for both governmental and commercial clients. This solid foundation enables Serco to foster innovation and deliver tailored solutions that drive efficiency and value across the industries it serves. Due to our ongoing growth across the European Space sector, Serco are looking to hire** a Cloud Platform Architect** who will support the innovation of our EO cloud platform. This person can be based out of any of our European locations (France, Spain, Netherlands, Italy, Germany or the Czech Republic. Main Responsibilities As **Cloud Platform Architect **you will concentrate your activities on the following: - Strategy development and implementation to ongoing optimisation and innovation of Earth Observation (EO) cloud platform. **Your tasks will be to**: - Select the appropriate cloud services and resources. - Configure the cloud infrastructure. - Implement security measures following guidelines. - Additionally, provide various stakeholders with expertise and guidance on EO cloud platform related matters.. As a "**Platform Architect**" you will be responsible for delivery and implementation of our cloud solutions to our customers and partners, this way help them digitalise and increase efficiency. This is a role with responsibility, autonomy, and the possibility to show proactivity **Example of concrete actions**: - Own the definition of the architecture of our platform, within a project team, by meeting the requirements of our customers and partners. - As a technical leader of the functional areas advise our customers/partners to optimize their business processes. - Manage the technical and functional meetings of the EO platform solution with the various stakeholders, whether they are external such as customers and/or partners, or internal such as the project team. - Intense focus on finding the right tools or partner, and ability to make trade-offs that require prioritising different competing demands. - 3 to 8 years’ experience in software engineering. - 2 to 4 years ‘experience working on cloud projects. - BS (Bac+3, Bac+4) in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 5 years’ experience, MS (Master, Bac+5) with 3 years’ experience - Cloud architect certification is a plus. - Experience in the space sector is appreciated, existing knowledge in Space Applications (e.g. Earth Observation, Remote Sensing, Navigation). - Strong analytical skills with proven ability to assess technological and industry trends, - Good knowledge of cloud micro-architecture platform using Kubernetes and Docker. - Experience in the use of public hyperscaler. - Good knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint is appreciated. **Languages**: - Fluency in English is mandatory (spoken and written). - Knowledge of additional languages is a plus. **Personal skills**: - Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment - Ability to work independently - Team player - Respect of corporate values - High commitment About The Company Serco is a leading provider of public services. Our customers are governments or others operating in the public sector. We gain scale, expertise and diversification by operating internationally across five sectors and four geographies: Defence, Space, Justice & Immigration, Transport, Health and Citizen Services, delivered in UK & Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. More information can be found at Serco | Europe **Why should you join Serco ?** At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play. Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated. A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work. We are a company passionate about diversity and inclusion. **_Important:_** - Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law._ - Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process._ - Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required fo