IT Infrastructure Architect (gn)

Start: Immediately | Level: Mid - Senior | Location: Germany, remote | Working Hours: Full Time (40h/Week) As an IT Infrastructure Architect (gn), you will shape the technical future of our hybrid IT infrastructure. You will define and drive the target architecture for our infrastructure while leading the transformation towards a modern, standardized, and automated environment.This is not a purely architectural role. You will work hands-on alongside the team to build the first Infrastructure as Code foundations, establish best practices, and enable the organization to adopt scalable and sustainable automation.As the key interface between the Infrastructure and the Cloud & Platform teams, you will ensure that on-premises and cloud environments are designed and operated according to shared architectural principles and standards.Your missionDefine and continuously evolve the target architecture for our hybrid IT infrastructure, ensuring that on-premises and cloud environments are designed as one integrated ecosystemEstablish and maintain architecture standards for network segmentation, naming conventions, security baselines, and reusable Infrastructure as Code modulesEvaluate technologies and support architecture decisions by determining the most suitable platform for workloads across on-premises, Azure, and AWS environmentsCollaborate closely with the Cloud & Platform team to establish shared architecture principles, standards, and technical best practicesConduct architecture reviews for infrastructure and cloud projects to ensure consistency, scalability, and securityDrive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code as the team's standard way of working by designing and implementing reusable Terraform and/or Ansible modulesDefine repository structures, code review processes, and deployment workflows to establish scalable Infrastructure as Code practicesSupport and coach Infrastructure Engineers through pair programming, technical workshops, and knowledge sharing to enable long-term adoption of Infrastructure as CodeCoordinate the collaboration between Infrastructure and Cloud & Platform teams by defining clear ownership, provisioning responsibilities, and operational handover processesCreate and maintain architecture documentation, technical standards, and decision records while supporting project teams with realistic infrastructure planning and architectural guidanceYour experience & skillsSeveral years of experience designing and implementing enterprise IT infrastructure architectures in hybrid environmentsHands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform and/or AnsibleStrong knowledge of Microsoft Azure or AWS, with a solid understanding of the second platformDeep understanding of Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization technologies, and hybrid networking conceptsExperience working with Git and version control best practices for Infrastructure as Code repositoriesIdeally, experience with monitoring and observability solutionsA hands-on mindset with the ability to combine strategic architecture thinking with practical implementationStrong communication skills and the ability to align multiple teams around common technical standards and architectural decisionsExperience coaching colleagues through workshops, pair programming, and technical documentationExperience working in infrastructure transformation initiatives and supporting teams through organizational and technical changeFluent German and good English communication skills complete your profileWhy choose us?Being part of our team means joining a high-performing company with a diverse and inclusive culture. In our fast-growing team of over 1,200 employees, we combine our passion for sports nutrition, supplements, and healthy foods with cutting-edge technology, production, and logistics processes. All of this serves one goal: providing our customers with top-quality products to support their healthy and active lifestyle.You can look forward to a strong sense of team spirit, ongoing opportunities for professional growth and responsibility, and an exciting work environment that blends lifestyle and career. With locations in Hamburg, Elmshorn, Kaltenkirchen/Nützen, and Elsdorf, TQG offers diverse career opportunities in areas such as technology, product development, sales, marketing, and logistics. Additionally, you’ll benefit from:Flexible working hours and remote work optionsAttractive employee discountsSubsidy for the E-gym WellpassWorkationCorporate benefits28 days vacation/yearand much moreAbout UsThe Quality Group (TQG) is an innovative provider of sports nutrition products, bringing together the successful brands ESN and More Nutrition since 2021.ESN has been the German market leader in sports nutrition since 2004, offering products like protein powders, bars, and supplements designed for ambitious fitness goals. Founded in 2017, More Nutrition focuses on healthy, reduced-sugar foods, providing solutions for consciou