Lead Architect Data Web Cloud

**OUR STORY**:
\uD83C\uDDEA\uD83C\uDDFA Join Scaleway and shape the sovereign cloud of tomorrow

Since 1999, we have been designing secure, sustainable infrastructures aimed at supporting the most ambitious companies.

Historically known for our dedicated servers (Dedibox), we made a strategic shift to cloud computing in 2015. Staying true to our principles of simplicity, flexibility, and technical excellence, we have become one of the leading players in Europe in the sector.

With the rise of artificial intelligence, we have strengthened our commitment, supported by the Iliad Group, which is investing €3 billion to develop a serious, sovereign AI alternative to American and Asian giants.

Every day, thanks to our rich catalog of products and services (bare metal, containerization, serverless, AI, etc.), Scaleway proudly serves 38,000 private and public sector clients, from Photoroom to Mistral AI, Golem AI, and ADEME.

\uD83D\uDCCD Our offices are located in **Paris, Lille, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Rouen, Rennes and Lyon.**

**WHY WE NEED YOU ?**

Our growth is driving us to strengthen our Data Web Cloud Tribe to support the design and scaling of new products.

Your mission will be to lead architectural design across the tribe, guide engineering teams in building new services, and ensure technical consistency across transversal stacks, in order to accelerate product launches and maintain technical excellence.

**YOUR FUTURE TEAM**

We work in a collaborative and international environment where the diversity of Scalers, combined with a spirit of sharing, helps bring new projects to life every day, advancing our ambitions together.

You will join a **group of 2 architects**, working closely with engineering squads across the tribe. You’ll be the reference point for architecture design, supporting teams with reviews, specifications, and technical leadership.

‍ Your manager will be **Loïc Martinez Varizat**.

**YOUR DAILY ROUTINE**

**Tasks**
- Design and document architectures for new products within the tribe
- Draft technical specifications to support engineering execution
- Lead technical oversight of selected product developments
- Write and review code for transversal stacks **(Go, Python, etc.)**:

- Prepare and animate **architecture reviews** for the tribe
- Provide guidance and technical mentorship to engineering teams

**ABOUT YOU**

**HARDSKILLS**:

- At least **7+ years of professional experience**, including **5 years leading technical projects or products**:

- Proven experience in **software or infrastructure architecture**:

- Strong technical background with**:Go, Python, PostgreSQL, GitLab, Linux, REST/gRPC, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, FluxCD**:

- Experience deploying infrastructures at scale

**SOFTSKILLS**:

- **Pedagogical** approach, able to explain and share knowledge clearly
- Strong **rigor** in design and execution
- Solid **writing skills** for specifications and documentation
- Ability to find balance between leadership and collaboration

**WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT SCALEWAY ++++**
- **Hybrid work**: We offer up to 3 days of remote work per week.
- **Offices**:Our offices are spacious, dynamic workspaces with bold design, conveniently located near public transport. Most of our offices feature outdoor spaces (terraces) and bike parking facilities.
- **Dining**: Our chef provides a healthy meal service at the headquarters, and breakfast is available across all our sites year-round. Scalers working from regional sites enjoy a Swile card for lunches.
- **Well-being commitments**: Whether it’s access to a gym, daycare places, or discounted services for caring services, Scaleway is committed to supporting Scalers in maintaining a balanced life.
- **International environment**: With dozens of nationalities, Scaleway offers a stimulating environment where English is as widely spoken as French.
- **Career & Mobility**:Our managers value internal mobility, and opportunities to transition to other entities within the Iliad Group are accessible to all Scalers.

Why join the Scaleway adventure ?

✔ **A rich and diverse product offering**: Scaleway offers over 100 public cloud products in IaaS, PaaS, and AI.

✔** A cutting-edge technical environment**: Scaleway provides modern infrastructures, including high-performance bare metal servers, to tackle exciting technical challenges.

✔ **Commitment to responsible cloud**: Scaleway is dedicated to a more responsible cloud, with data centers powered solely by renewable energy since 2017, minimizing our ecological footprint and holding top-level certification.

**THE NEXT STEPS **
- **Interview with Head Of**:

- **Technical interview**:

- **Final interview** with VP Engineering
- At Scaleway, we are committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has a fair opportunity to thrive._
- We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and everyone which is why you should definitely apply._