Infrastructure / Cloud Architect Team Lead

Genesis Digital Solutions is a consulting and technology company that helps organizations turn ideas into measurable business impact through digital expertise and AI innovation. Founded in 2018, we operate across Portugal and the United Arab Emirates, supporting clients in multiple industries with intelligent, scalable, and secure solutions. We combine strategy, engineering, and emerging technologies such as AI, Data, Web3, and Digital Product Development to drive transformation end to end.

Our focus is on building practical, human-centered solutions and long-term partnerships that enable sustainable growth, innovation, and real-world results.

Join a team in a senior technical leadership role focused on infrastructure and architecture. You’ll lead complex hybrid environments, guide technical teams, and act as a key reference for infrastructure strategy, reliability, and scalability, working closely with project managers and stakeholders.

What You’ll Work On

• Designing and evolving hybrid infrastructures (on-prem + Azure and/or AWS).
• Acting as Technical Lead for infrastructure teams, providing guidance, mentoring, and architectural direction.
• Managing and improving virtualization, networking, security, storage, and backup environments.
• Collaborating with PMOs and project managers on planning, execution, and delivery of infrastructure initiatives.
• Implementing automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, and tools such as Ansible or Terraform.
• Ensuring operational excellence through monitoring, backup strategies, and adherence to best practices.
• Producing and reviewing technical documentation and architecture decisions.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 7 years of experience in infrastructure, with at least 3 years in technical leadership or architecture roles.
• Background as a SysAdmin / Linux Engineer or Windows Engineer, with progression to Tech Lead.
• Strong experience with hybrid architectures, virtualization (VMware, Hyper‑V), networking, security, and storage.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft services (AD, M365), Linux environments, backup and monitoring solutions.
• Hands‑on experience with automation and scripting.
• Proven ability to mentor teams and communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset and solution‑oriented approach.
• English level B2 or higher.

Bonus Points

• Certifications such as AZ-104, VMware VCP, RHCSA, or Veeam VMCE.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), or DevOps practices.

Why You’ll Stay

• A workplace that values innovation and personal growth
• Opportunities to work on high‑impact projects for leading clients
• Flexible hours and hybrid work options
• Support for professional development, including training and certifications