Principal Cloud Solution Architect - Datacenter

What emerging technologies will impact our industry in the next 5-10 years? How will Public Cloud, Software-Defined Data Centers and Infrastructure as Code affect the architecture of mission critical solutions? How do we separate between hype and what will cause lasting industry changes? How do we adapt to not just keep up, but stay ahead of our competitors and anticipate our customers’ coming needs?

These are some of the questions you will spend your days exploring, hypothesizing, and hopefully – solving - as our Principal Cloud Solution Architect and member of our Technology and Architecture Board. The answers you come up with will shape how we develop as company, influence how we structure our internal systems and process, and crucially, help our customers successfully face some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

About the role

We are establishing a technology and architecture board, that will have a global remit in exploring how cutting-edge and emerging technology and innovation can be deployed to improve our ways of working, our enterprise architecture and the design of our products and services. We are leading with cloud first, and are heavily centered around a Microsoft tech stack. In this role, you will design sophisticated architecture that balances functionality, cost and performance with scalability, reusability, and extensibility.

You will be pivotal in shaping and implementing our technological vision, and in supporting the implementation of scalable tech solutions across our business units. As Principal Cloud Solution Architect you will have both an advisory and executive role, working closely with both internal stakeholders and architects, external partners and customers. The role reports directly to our Chief Technology Officer.

Your focus:

• Contribute to Cegal’s technological and architectural vision and the implementation of coherent technology and architect strategies
• Provide complete architecture designs that consider functionality, cost, performance, scalability, reusability, and extensibility.
• Help departments to create and use winning and scalable technologies within Cloud Operations, Managed Services and Software development
• Contribute to successful strategic customer deals and partnerships.
• Represent Cegal as a tech evangelist and thought leader by giving presentations at conferences or webinars
• Ensure that the technological resources are aligned with the company's business needs
• Identify new technologies, industry trends, and best practices which should be incorporated into policies & roadmap.
• Ensuring all technology practices adhere to regulatory standards.

Who are you?

• Recognized and experienced technology architect
• Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities
• Extensive industry knowledge with an eye towards the future
• Deep technical understanding combined with commercial and result oriented mindset
• Ability to conduct hands-on technological proof of concepts, analyses and research
• Experience in solution architecture and leading project teams
• Good communicator who can provide clarity, engagement and understanding of complex topics
• Team player with the ability to foster enthusiasm and collaboration at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to nurture effective networks and professional partnerships
• Preferably certifications in Microsoft Azure AZ-305 or AZ-400

Why us?  

Because at Cegal - You matter. As a Cegalian you will be seen, heard, and appreciated. You are part of an Inclusive working environment where you can be your true self, and bring all your skills, experience and personality into the workplace. We are problem solvers who make the complicated easy to understand and turn complexity into digital success stories. We call that being Fuss Fighters.  You will work with colleagues who take pride in being Super Skilled in their fields, and experience how our diversity encourages creativity, innovation and knowledge-sharing. We are passionate about technology and have a culture of learning from others, sharing knowledge and growing.  

A balanced approach to work and personal life makes us happier and more productive. At Cegal we are dedicated to creating a work culture that is flexible, accommodating, and inclusive of diverse needs. We prioritize employee well-being and support work-life balance. You give and receive – You matter. 

What’s in it for you? 

Working in Cegal offers great opportunities for professional development and social engagement: 

• Influence - Ideal company size - with a global impact, yet small enough for you to stand out and make a difference 
• Professional growth – Benefit from a training budget and dedicated time for learning and growth, while enjoying access to digital courses and our very own certification center.  
• Fun at work - 870+ employees, 20+ social clubs, including football, game nights, wine tasting, and company trips.  
• Technology - We are passionate about new tech. Test the latest technologies and implement them in real-world scenarios. 
• Work-life balance - Enjoy a supportive and flexible work environment that enables you thrive both professionally and personally. 
• Diversity - support diversity in the tech industry through our Diversity at Cegal initiative, Women at Cegal network or our platinum partnership with the Oda Network 

Want to know more about these and other benefits? Visit our careers page: https://www.cegal.com/en/careers/working-at-cegal 

Want to join our adventure? Send your CV and a motivational letter! 

Location: Oslo, Stavanger 

Questions?  Contact our CTO John Henrik Andersen ([email protected] or Talent Acquisition Specialist Joachim Croft Guslund (+47 93 68 87 97)

This is a direct company recruitment. We will not accept applications or candidates via employment agencies. As a candidate you will need to have a valid working visa for Norway. Cegal does not sponsor visas. For successful candidates, Cegal might ask for consent to perform a background check.