Solution Architect

About IT in Nestlé

We are a team of IT professionals from many countries and diverse backgrounds, each with unique missions and challenges in the biggest health, nutrition and wellness company of the world. We innovate every day through forward-looking technologies to create opportunities for Nestlé’s digital challenges with our consumers, customers and at the workplace. We collaborate with our business partners around the world to deliver standardized, integrated technology products and services to create tangible business value.

As Cloud Platform Architect you will work in environments with wide and diverse range of technologies, solutions supporting Digital Brand Presence on different platforms, needs and requirements.

The position requires a strong emphasis on designing technical solution and presentation skills of Cloud technologies including MS Azure as main cloud and others like AWS and/or GCP, Kubernetes and scripting and Infrastructure as a Code (IaC), and, in addition, understand of basic concepts of Networking, VPN, DNS, NAT, Security and Web hosting mindset.

Key responsibilities
- Act in a consultative role for the Nestlé markets and work directly with market’s technical counterparts to identify specific requirements and design custom solutions within the IT Service Offering Portfolio to meet functional requirements
- Drive and focus the Cloud backlog together with the Cloud Product Owner, based on priorities

Mainly Microsoft Azure Compute, Storage and Networking and new features been develop by Microsoft
- Conduct compliance activities across the Global Cloud Teams adhering with industry standards and internal policies, ISMS Internal and External Audit.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy secure cloud solutions.
- Monitor cloud environments for security vulnerabilities and implement necessary remediation measures.
- Develop and maintain documentation related to cloud architecture, processes, and security protocols.
- Provide technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders regarding cloud technologies.
- Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and trends to recommend improvements and innovations.

Required Profile
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration or related field, or equivalent work experience
- At least 5 years of demonstrable experience in architecture for large scale digital channels, working with ITOps, IT Operations, Managed Hosting or Cloud Computing required
- At least 3 years of demonstrable experience with cloud architecture - especially Azure, AWS and/or GCP - (PaaS, SaaS, IaaS) with focus on scalability, security, and integration challenges
- Devops and agile principles work environment experience
- Experience with public and private cloud technologies, dedicated and multi-tenancy environments
- Experience in architecting Hosting infrastructure to include Enterprise Networking, Servers, Firewalls, Load Balancers, IP Connectivity and SAN Storage
- Computing experience in Azure/GCP and/or AWS in terms of configuration, sizing, performance etc. Cloud certifications highly desirable
- PaaS, Docker, Kubernetes and Serverless experience
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Ability to write and defend technical business proposals
- Confident sales presence, refined sales acumen, and the ability to exert influence appropriately
- Self-reliant and takes initiative to get things done without having to rely on others for mínimal guidance

The Nestlé Group is the world’s largest food and beverage company with 89.8 billion Swiss Francs in sales in 2017. It is present in 189 countries around the world, has 413 factories and its 323,000 employees are committed to Nestlé’s purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Nestlé offers a wide portfolio of products and services for people and their pets throughout their lives. Its more than 2000 brands range from global icons like Nescafé or Nespresso to local favorites. Company performance is driven by its Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy. Nestlé is based in the Swiss town of Vevey where it was founded more than 150 years ago. Learn more about our Group and reasons to join us