Cloud Infrastructure Designer

Hi, we're glad you're here! We are hiring to our Aviva Services Excellence Centre! Take a look at our job description - maybe it suits you or one of your friends?

This role is ideal for individuals passionate about designing modern cloud-native systems. You will be responsible for creating secure, scalable, and cost-optimized designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to the evolution of our architecture standards. You’ll work closely with Data Engineering, DevOps and Security teams, ensuring seamless integration and sustainable solutions across the enterprise.

You will actively participate in architecture board reviews, proactively modernize legacy designs and introduce new technologies into organization. Contribute to a collaborative design community. If you enjoy solving complex integration challenges and want to shape the future of cloud architecture, this is the role for you.

What will you be doing?

Creating architecture designs for cloud-native solutions backed by AWS or Azure technologies.

Supervising and assisting in the implementation of your design.

Proactively identifying and modernizing outdated designs to meet current standards.

Collaborating with fellow designers in architecture forums to share ideas and align on direction.

Working with tools like  Dataiku  and  RStudio (POSIT)  to support data science and analytics workflows.

Acting to bridge the gap between Data Engineering and DevOps teams, ensuring efficient collaboration and delivery.

Designing integrations with platforms like  Snowflake , ensuring performance and scalability.

Evaluating and recommending secure authentication protocols for system designs.

Understanding and accounting for networking protocols and their impact on system performance.

Continuously optimizing designs for cost-efficiency and sustainability.

Willing to use Gen-AI tools to boost your productivity

What we're looking for?

Technical must have :

Min. 3 years' experience in Architecture area

Proven experience in cloud solution design in  AWS  environments

Strong understanding of  modern architectural patterns  used in system design, such as layered architecture, event-driven architecture, service-oriented architecture (SOA), and microservices

Knowledge of  authentication protocols  (OAuth2, SAML, OpenID Connect)

Understanding of commonly used networking protocols  such as HTTP, TCP / IP, DNS, VPN, etc.

Solid grasp of  DevOps  and  Data Engineering  practices.

Experience with  cost optimization  and  sustainability  in cloud environments.

Understanding of micro services strategies and containerization concepts

Technical nice to have :

Azure experience as a significant advantage.

Familiarity with  Dataiku ,  RStudio (POSIT) and  Snowflake (or willingness to learn)

Understanding of Kubernetes and its AWS implementation (EKS) is a strong advantage

Hands-on experience in micro services strategies and containerization concepts

Soft skills :

Excellent communication skills to engage with both technical and business stakeholders.

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to manage your own workload.

Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude.

Ability to present and defend architectural decisions in a structured and confident manner.

Adaptability to changing priorities and fast-paced environments.

Willingness to learn new skills and pursue certifications—our organization actively supports and encourages continuous development and professional growth.

Technologies you’ll work with :

Cloud : AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, VPC, EKS, etc.), Azure (Azure DevOps, Entra ID)

Data Platforms : Snowflake, Dataiku, RStudio (Posit)

DevOps : Azure DevOps, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes

Integrations : REST APIs, Event-driven architecture, Kafka

Security : IAM, SSO, OAuth2, SAML, SSL

Monitoring & Cost Management : CloudWatch, AWS Cost Explorer, DataDog, Cloudability

Nice-to-Have Certifications which would help you ace this role :

AWS Certified Solutions Architect (preferred) or other AWS Associate or higher certifications to prove your understanding of AWS

Snowflake SnowPro Certification or Dataiku Core Designer would be a great advantage

In Aviva Services Excellence Centre, we provide :

Contract of employment

Performance Bonus

Private medical care (ENEL-MED)

Emotional support consultations

Cafeteria system of benefits (e.g.MultiSport card)

Additional parent privileges :

• baby leave – 6 weeks leave for second parent
• shortened working time after parental leave

Employer-funded group insurance

Employee Shares Plan

Extra day off for birthday

Paid time off to volunteer

Additional leave acquired over the years in the company (even 5 days more in a year)

Wellbeing Leave - additional two weeks paid leave after 10 years of service

Access to the e-learning platforms

Internal employee referral program

Hybrid working model from Poland with a few days in Warsaw office per month (team meetings, onboarding, onsite trainings etc).

Attractive office location in Warsaw - Gdański Business Center

Additional entitlements for people with disabilities - Work Without Barriers

Work environment that promotes diversity - Diversity Charter

Do you see yourself in Aviva Services Excellence Centre? Be sure to apply!

Aviva is for everyone!

As a signatory to the Diversity Charter, Aviva applies a policy of equal treatment and creates a work environment that is friendly to people with disabilities. We do not require from candidates the date of birth, marital status and attached photos to your CV. We encourage all individuals regardless of gender to apply.

Most of our people are smart working – spending also time in our office - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

We’re inclusive - we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply and try!