Cloud Architect (Application and Middleware)

Nasze wymagania: Strong expertise in designing container-native architectures, including runtime configuration management and multi-application deployment patterns within Kubernetes environments. Strong knowledge of Java application servers (Apache Tomcat) including deployment architecture, JVM tuning, and multi-application hosting. Experience with PHP runtime environments including configuration and performance tuning. Proficiency with Apache HTTP Server and Nginx as reverse proxies and application front-ends. Programming background, with ability to understand application runtime behaviour, troubleshoot performance issues, and review integration patterns. Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and automation tooling (e.g. Ansible, Terraform, Crossplane, etc.). Familiarity with API gateway and integration platforms, for example: Tyk and Kong. Familiarity with observability principles and tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Dynatrace). Ability to produce clear architecture documentation including reference architectures, ADRs, and technical standards. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non-technical audiences Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum of 8 years of experience in a Cloud, Kubernetes or Application Architecture role with a proven track record in PHP and Apache Tomcat environments. Demonstrated experience designing application-layer architectures in enterprise or large-scale managed hosting environments. Experience working within a formal architecture governance model. Willingness to visit our office located in Katowice Fluent English: at least B2 EU Citizenship Mile widziane: Proficiency in any other European language is a plus Professional certifications in cloud platforms or container technologies O projekcie: We are looking for a Cloud Technical Architect/Senior Cloud Architect to join the Sopra Steria Poland team with deep specialization in PHP and Apache Tomcat runtimes to join the client’s Architecture team. This is a technical leadership position requiring both the strategic vision to drive platform modernization and the hands-on expertise to deliver actionable, squad-ready architecture across a hybrid environment spanning private and public clouds. Tech stack on the project:​ Kubernetes, Apache Tomcat, JVM tuning, PHP runtime, PHP-FPM, Apache HTTP Server, Nginx, Ansible, Terraform, Crossplane, Tyk, Kong, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Dynatrace, ADRs, reference architectures, technical standards Zakres obowiązków: Own and maintain the reference architecture for the COSMOS application and middleware layer, covering PHP-FPM, Apache Tomcat, and Apache HTTP Server. Define and document standards for multi-application deployment across all supported runtimes, resolving current inconsistencies between the PHP stack and the broader middleware capability set. Lead the technical design of containerization for Kubernetes, including image standards and runtime configuration management. Author Architectural Decision Records for application-layer technology decisions. Define the integration approach for application-layer services with platform tooling, including API gateways, automation engines, and service catalogues. Assist with designing future private cloud offerings and defining sovereign cloud requirements as they relate to the application and middleware layer. Define observability requirements for application-layer services, including logging, metrics, and tracing integration. Collaborate with the Solution Architecture team and Product Office to translate customer requirements into application-layer designs represented in the COSMOS service catalogue. Evaluate emerging middleware technologies and provide adoption recommendations to the Architecture Office. Provide guidance and mentorship to other architects and DevOps squads adopting application-layer and container-native technologies. Oferujemy: BENEFITS (UoP): Luxmed, Medicover Sport, Worksmile, educational platforms, languages learning platform, referral bonus, copyrights, life insurance, workation DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES (UoP and B2B): certifications (paid by the company), conferences, Tech Lunches, possibility to join our Communities (Project Management, Architecture, Security, Process Management, Leadership, AI and Cloud)