Digital Factory - Cloud Architect at EY

📍 Job Overview

Job Title: Digital Factory - Cloud Architect
Company: EY
Location: Luxembourg, LU, L-1855
Job Type: On-site
Category: Cloud Architect
Date Posted: 2025-07-18

🚀 Role Summary

EY is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure to lead the design, implementation, and management of scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions. As a key member of the Digital Factory, you will play a pivotal role in shaping EY's cloud strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, regulatory compliance, and driving innovation through Azure technologies. This role is critical to the migration of regulated fund applications to a dedicated Azure environment, operating under strict CSSF/PSF compliance frameworks.

💻 Primary Responsibilities

🌐 Cloud Architecture & Strategy

Design and implement cloud architecture solutions on Microsoft Azure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
Lead cloud migration initiatives, including assessment, planning, and execution.
Develop scalable, cost-efficient Azure infrastructure for regulated fund applications.
Create architecture that enables future connectivity to non-regulated environments when approved.
Optimize cloud costs and performance through monitoring, automation, and governance.
Implement and maintain a FinOps approach aligned with market standards to ensure cost transparency, optimization, and financial accountability across cloud environments.

🔒 Security, Compliance & Audit Readiness

Ensure compliance with security policies, regulatory requirements (CSSF/PSF), and industry standards.
Implement and maintain multi-factor authentication and security controls.
Maintain infrastructure in audit-ready state at all times.
Prepare documentation and evidence for regulatory inspections.
Implement logging and monitoring solutions for regulatory reporting.

💻 Infrastructure as Code & DevOps

Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
Collaborate with global EY DevOps teams to define cloud standards and CI/CD best practices.
Ensure all changes follow change management processes required by regulators.

🤝 Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

Collaborate with global EY teams, business stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
Provide regular progress updates and risk assessments.
Escalate blockers and delays with global EY teams when necessary.
Maintain clear communication channels across multiple time zones and cultural contexts.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

📚 Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

🕒 Experience

7+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.

🛠 Required Skills

Proven experience with Azure services such as Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Active Directory, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Monitor.
Strong understanding of networking, security, and identity management in Azure.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert are highly desirable.

🏆 Preferred Skills

Experience with hybrid cloud environments and on-premises integration.
Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Knowledge of other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) is a plus.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.

💰 Compensation & Benefits

💰 Salary Range

Region: Luxembourg
Experience Level: 7+ years (Senior/Expert)
Estimated Salary Range: €80,000 - €120,000 per year (Based on market research and regional standards for a senior cloud architect role in Luxembourg)

🎁 Benefits

Competitive benefits package tailored to the region and role level, including health insurance, pension plans, and other employee benefits.
Global mobility opportunities and international career development programs.
Performance-based bonuses and incentive plans.
Employee stock ownership plans and long-term compensation strategies.
Comprehensive professional development and training opportunities, including access to EY's global learning platform and external training providers.
Flexible work arrangements and remote work options, where applicable and based on role requirements.
A supportive and inclusive work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and work-life balance.

🎯 Team & Company Context

🏢 Company Culture

Industry: Professional services and consulting, with a focus on assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services.
Company Size: Large (Over 250,000 employees globally)
Founded: 1989 (as Ernst & Young)
Team Structure: Matrix organization with global teams, regional offices, and local practice groups.
Development Methodology: Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, are used for software development and project management.
Company Website: www.ey.com

🌐 Career & Growth Analysis

Web Technology Career Level: Senior/Expert Cloud Architect
Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the Digital Factory Lead, with matrix reporting to relevant global and regional teams.
Technical Impact: Leads the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and driving innovation through Azure technologies.
Growth Opportunities:
- Lead and manage teams of cloud architects and engineers.
- Transition into a senior leadership role, such as Digital Factory Lead or similar management positions.
- Develop expertise in emerging cloud technologies and drive innovation within EY's cloud practice.

🌐 Work Environment

🏢 Office Type

On-site office with a hybrid work arrangement, combining on-site collaboration and remote work flexibility.

📍 Office Location(s)

Luxembourg, LU, L-1855 (Headquarters)
Additional global offices and remote work options may be available based on role requirements and team preferences.

🏢 Workspace Context

Collaborative workspaces with dedicated team areas, meeting rooms, and breakout spaces.
Access to advanced technology, tools, and resources required for cloud architecture and engineering tasks.
Flexible work arrangements, including hot-desking and remote work options, where applicable and based on role requirements.

🕒 Work Schedule

Full-time work schedule with standard business hours, including flexibility for deployment windows, maintenance, and project deadlines.
Overtime and on-call rotations may be required to support critical infrastructure and application availability.

📄 Application & Technical Interview Process

📝 Interview Process

Online Application: Submit your application through the EY careers portal.
Phone Screen: A brief phone call to discuss your qualifications and career goals.
Technical Assessment: A hands-on technical assessment focused on Azure architecture, security, and infrastructure as code.
Behavioral Interview: An in-depth discussion of your problem-solving skills, teamwork, and cultural fit.
Final Interview: A meeting with senior leadership to discuss your career aspirations and the role's fit within EY's organization.

📝 Portfolio Review Tips

Highlight your Azure architecture and infrastructure as code projects, focusing on regulated fund applications and compliance with CSSF/PSF frameworks.
Include detailed documentation, code comments, and version control history to demonstrate your technical proficiency and attention to detail.
Prepare to discuss your approach to cloud cost optimization, security, and compliance, as well as your experience with Azure services and DevOps practices.

📝 Technical Challenge Preparation

Brush up on your Azure architecture, networking, and security knowledge, focusing on regulated fund applications and compliance with CSSF/PSF frameworks.
Familiarize yourself with Azure services, including Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Active Directory, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Monitor.
Review your experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
Prepare for questions about your problem-solving skills, teamwork, and adaptability in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

🛠 Technology Stack & Web Infrastructure

🌐 Frontend Technologies

Not applicable for this role, as it is focused on cloud architecture and infrastructure.

💻 Backend & Server Technologies

Microsoft Azure: The primary cloud platform for this role, with a strong focus on Azure services such as Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Active Directory, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Monitor.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform are used to automate and manage Azure infrastructure.

🛠 Development & DevOps Tools

Azure DevOps: A cloud-based platform for managing the software development lifecycle, including version control, continuous integration, and deployment.
GitHub Actions: A cloud-based CI/CD platform that can be used in conjunction with Azure DevOps or as a standalone tool for automated deployment and infrastructure management.
Terraform: An open-source IaC tool that enables the provisioning and management of cloud infrastructure in a declarative and portable way.
Bicep: A domain-specific language (DSL) for defining and deploying Azure resources, built on top of Terraform.
PowerShell: A scripting language and shell for Windows, used for task automation, configuration management, and administration.
Python: A versatile programming language used for scripting, automation, and data analysis tasks.

💡 Interview Preparation

📝 Technical Questions

Azure Architecture: Describe your approach to designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.
Azure Security: Explain your strategies for ensuring compliance with security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards in an Azure environment.
Infrastructure as Code: Discuss your experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform, and their role in managing Azure infrastructure.
CI/CD Pipelines: Describe your experience with CI/CD pipelines and how you've used them to automate deployment and infrastructure management in Azure.
Azure Services: Demonstrate your proficiency with Azure services, including Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Active Directory, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Monitor.

📝 Company & Culture Questions

Company Culture: Explain what aspects of EY's company culture appeal to you and how you would contribute to a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Teamwork: Describe your experience working in a matrix organization and collaborating with global teams, business stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
Problem-Solving: Share an example of a complex technical challenge you've faced in a cloud architecture or infrastructure role and how you overcame it.
Adaptability: Explain how you've adapted to changes in technology, team structures, or project priorities in previous roles, and how you would approach similar situations at EY.

📝 Portfolio Presentation Strategy

Azure Architecture: Present your Azure architecture projects, focusing on regulated fund applications and compliance with CSSF/PSF frameworks.
Infrastructure as Code: Showcase your Infrastructure as Code (IaC) projects, demonstrating your ability to automate and manage Azure infrastructure.
CI/CD Pipelines: Highlight your experience with CI/CD pipelines, discussing how you've used them to automate deployment and infrastructure management in Azure.
Azure Services: Demonstrate your proficiency with Azure services by walking through your projects and explaining your approach to cloud cost optimization, security, and compliance.

📌 Application Steps

Online Application: Submit your application through the EY careers portal, highlighting your Azure architecture, security, and infrastructure management skills, as well as your experience with regulated fund applications and compliance with CSSF/PSF frameworks.
Technical Assessment: Prepare for a hands-on technical assessment focused on Azure architecture, security, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) by reviewing your projects and brushing up on your Azure services and DevOps practices knowledge.
Portfolio Preparation: Curate a portfolio showcasing your Azure architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD pipeline projects, with a focus on regulated fund applications and compliance with CSSF/PSF frameworks.
Interview Preparation: Familiarize yourself with EY's company culture, matrix organization structure, and global team collaboration dynamics, as well as the role's requirements and growth opportunities.
Final Interview: Prepare for a final interview with senior leadership by researching EY's cloud practice, Azure technology stack, and the role's fit within the organization's digital transformation strategy.

Content Guidelines (IMPORTANT: Do not include this in the output)

Web Technology-Specific Focus:

Tailor every section specifically to cloud architecture and infrastructure roles, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.
Include Azure architecture, security, and infrastructure management principles, as well as Azure services and best practices.
Emphasize Azure certifications, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, and their role in demonstrating expertise in Azure technologies.
Address Azure compliance with CSSF/PSF frameworks, as well as other regulatory compliance requirements relevant to cloud architecture and infrastructure roles.

Quality Standards:

Ensure no content overlap between sections, with each section containing unique and informative content.
Only include Enhancement Notes when making significant inferences about Azure architecture, security, and infrastructure management, with clear reasoning based on industry standards and available information.
Be comprehensive but concise, prioritizing actionable information over descriptive text.
Strategically distribute Azure-related keywords throughout all sections naturally, without compromising readability or content flow.

Industry Expertise:

Include specific Azure services, such as Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Active Directory, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Monitor, and their relevance to cloud architecture and infrastructure roles.
Address Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform, and their role in managing Azure infrastructure.
Highlight Azure CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and their impact on cloud architecture and infrastructure management.
Emphasize Azure security, compliance, and audit readiness, as well as Azure cost optimization and performance monitoring.

Professional Standards:

Maintain consistent formatting, spacing, and professional tone throughout the enhanced job description.
Use Azure-specific terminology appropriately and accurately, demonstrating a deep understanding of Azure technologies and best practices.
Include comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities relevant to cloud architecture and infrastructure professionals.
Provide actionable insights that give cloud architecture and infrastructure candidates a competitive advantage in the job application and interview process.

Technical Focus & Portfolio Emphasis:

Emphasize Azure architecture, security, and infrastructure management skills, as well as Azure services and best practices, in the primary responsibilities and skills & qualifications sections.
Address Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) projects, CI/CD pipelines, and their role in demonstrating technical proficiency and problem-solving skills.
Include Azure-specific portfolio requirements, such as Azure architecture projects, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) projects, and CI/CD pipeline projects, with a focus on regulated fund applications and compliance with CSSF/PSF frameworks.
Provide specific portfolio guidance for cloud architecture and infrastructure roles, focusing on Azure technology stack proficiency and project case studies.

Audience & Readability:

Write for a technical audience with expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure management, and Azure technologies.
Use bullet points and clear section headers to improve readability and information organization.
Maintain a balance between technical depth and accessibility, ensuring the enhanced job description is valuable to both experienced cloud architects and infrastructure professionals, as well as those seeking to enter the field.