Lead Cloud Architect

PricewaterhouseCoopers • Prague, Czech Republic • 1w ago

Job Description & Summary

About Cloud Transformation team

In the PwC Cloud Transformation team, we believe that ‘the right way’ means strategically navigating through challenges to achieve goals. Focusing on reaching the business outcome, not wasting time on unnecessary action, and harnessing the Cloud in all its forms. Whether it’s new digital revenue streams, smarter ways of working, on-demand software applications, data and infrastructure services, or delivering superlative customer experience.

About your manager

Václav Urban is a senior people manager & sales leader with 20+ years field experience in the international IT business across the CEE region. Never give up attitude, trustworthiness and persistence with ability to hire & inspire & run highly performing sales teams with great results. Always leading by example while demonstrating customer & partner obsession. Strong ability to build & maintain relationships, develop winning situations and persuade others to act. Strong presentation & communications skills, always tending to speak up, trying new methods and procedures not afraid of failure.

Job description & summary

We are seeking a dynamic Cloud Architect to take the lead in designing and delivering cutting-edge cloud solutions tailored to our clients' unique needs. This role goes beyond technical expertise - it requires a strategic mindset, a strong drive to push boundaries, and a passion for innovation. You'll work closely with clients and internal teams, translating business objectives into robust, scalable, and secure cloud architectures that drive tangible results. If you thrive on ownership, creativity, and collaboration, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and architect cloud solutions based on client requirements using leading cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Review of client digital roadmaps, IT financials and budgets.

Createcompellingproposals, presentations, and otherclient-facingmaterials to support business development efforts.

Lead cloud transformation initiatives, providing technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

CollaboratewithstakeholdersrangingfromCxOs to IT engineers to understand business needs and translatethemintoeffective cloud strategies.

Develop and implement cloud governance frameworks to ensure compliance, security, and best practices.

Conduct cloud architecture assessments and provide recommendations for optimization and cost-efficiency.

Stay updated with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirement of the role

Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and ability to push things forward.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud architecture, with a focus on cloud & digital transformation projects.

Extensive experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Creative and innovative thinker, with the ability to approach challenges from new perspectives.

Positive and proactive mindset, contributing to a collaborative and effective team culture.

Proven experience in designing and deploying scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions.

Strongsenseofownership, accountability, and theability to go the extra mile to achievesuccess.

Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.

Our benefits and Fun

Concentrated experience and rapid career growth. It may sound like a platitude, but it really is.

Fair salary plus annual bonus and flexible working hours.

Paid time off 30 days, 3 wellbeing days and 2 extra days off from the company at the end of the year.

High-end Ultrabook and iPhone with unlimited data.

Benefit program with 55.000 points that you can use for holidays, education, food vouchers, sports (Multisport), health... Simply on what you enjoy.

Supporting your development and education: business and digital skills training (e.g. Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau), ongoing training and certifications, e.g. Microsoft (Azure, PowerApps), project management (Prince2, PMI), service management (ITIL), agile development (Scrum, SAFe), DAMA, Salesforce, coaching and presentation skills and more. And various training within our technology communities.