Cloud Lead Architect

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

As Cloud Lead Architect, you will play a pivotal role in CEVA Logistics’ Global IT Cloud organization, reporting directly to the Global IT Cloud Director. This hybrid role combines the expertise of Cloud technologies with major hyperscalers (AWS, Azure and GCP) with operational practices focused on the design of Cloud solutions at scale, and defining the main Cloud architecture principles.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in IT, Corporate Support Functions, Business Development, and Operations to drive the design, development and industrialization of Public Cloud platforms. Your work will ensure that Cloud platforms and applications are seamlessly integrated, scalable, and continuously optimized to provide ongoing value to CEVA Logistics and its customers. This position requires expertise not only in Cloud Architecture and Infrastructure as Code, but also in the processes that turn innovative solutions into robust, enterprise-grade systems with a business focus and product&platform approach.

You well be in charge of leading also the Cloud Design Authority for setting up the main Cloud architecture principles, blueprints, building blocks and toolsets for managing cloud.

Key Responsibilities:

• High experience as Cloud Architect, leading the definition of Cloud design principles and Cloud Platform architectures.

• High experience on Cloud Security.

• Proficiency in Cloud hyperscalers (GCP, Azure and AWS) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform mainly) with experience in designing, building, and deploying cloud platforms and building blocks to quickly deploy business solutions on Cloud.

• Proficiency in industrializing Cloud building blocks, focusing on full-scale, production-ready Cloud solutions that are both scalable and sustainable.

• Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code and DevOps and Cloud PaaS services and technologies (such as Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, etc.) for automating the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of Cloud platforms.

• Ability to work collaboratively across cross-technical teams to ensure smooth transitions from design to deployment and operation.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A minimum of 5 years as Cloud & DevOps Architect with proven results.

• Educational Background :

o Degree in computer science, telecoms, Mathematics, automatic engineer, or a related field.

o Advanced certifications in Cloud hyperscalers, Terraform or Kubernetes are a plus.

Technical Expertise :

• DevOps: Hands-on experience implementing DevOps practices for cloud deployment, automation, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD). Familiarity with tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Kubernetes, and Terraform for automating Cloud pipelines.

• Cloud Platforms: Strong experience with cloud-based platforms like AWS, Google Cloud and Azure for design, deploy, managing, and scaling Cloud platforms and Cloud Building Blocks.

Technical Leading :

o Proven ability to lead Cloud architecture teams and cloud platform engineers, acting as a technical mentor.

o Being able to be Cloud SME for new cloud services and trends within the main hyperscalers.

Collaboration & Communication :

o Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, IT, and operations, to translate business needs into technical solutions.

o Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Problem Solving & Innovation :

o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a creative mindset for leveraging Cloud technologies to solve business problems and drive innovation.

o Ability to stay up to date with the latest Cloud trends, and apply cutting-edge techniques to business challenges.

Soft Skills:

o Team leadership and mentoring.

o Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

o Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, accuracy, and reliability in all work.

o Effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Additional Information:

This position offers the opportunity to be part of the challenging cloud adoption strategy at CEVA and new, modern tools available in the Cloud, leveraging our newly developed CEVA Cloud CoE. The role requires a proactive individual with a strong commitment to driving Cloud adoption strategies and solutions within the organization.

If you meet the above qualifications and are excited about the opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply.

As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation. 

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.