Chanel Principal Cloud Architect

Paris • France

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

CHANEL, a prestigious luxury brand founded by Gabrielle Chanel, is renowned for its exquisite creations ranging from Haute Couture to fine jewelry. As part of its commitment to excellence, CHANEL has integrated a multitude of specialized suppliers and artisans, emphasizing exceptional craftsmanship and creativity. The brand operates under the umbrella of a larger conglomerate, ensuring a global presence and influence in the luxury fashion industry.

1. Design and evolve Cloud architectures on Azure, ensuring alignment with the global IT blueprint.
2. Define and promote Cloud architecture patterns, focusing on multi-region, high availability, scalability, and security.
3. Support the migration of applications from legacy or On-Premise environments to Azure.
4. Ensure compliance, security, and cost optimization on Azure environments in line with FinOps practices.
5. Provide expert support to project, business, and infrastructure teams for Cloud solution design and implementation.
6. Train and guide internal teams on Azure technologies, fostering skill development.
7. Conduct active research on Azure innovations and recommend relevant IT system enhancements.
8. Contribute to the definition and updating of Cloud architecture standards, guidelines, and documentation.
9. Collaborate with Infrastructure & Systems Architects to ensure optimal integration of Cloud and On-Premise layers.
10. Integrate security, resilience, and regulatory compliance requirements into Cloud solution designs.
11. Lead Cloud architecture reviews, security audits, and risk remediation efforts.
12. Establish dashboards and KPIs to monitor Cloud environment performance and effectiveness.

1. Significant experience (minimum 7 years) in large-scale Azure Cloud projects, preferably in complex or hybrid IT environments.
2. Deep expertise in Azure services (Compute, Storage, Networking, AD, Security, DevOps, Monitoring).
3. Microsoft Azure Architect certifications (Solution Architect Expert, DevOps, Security) are highly valued.
4. Strong skills in Cloud Security, FinOps, automation (IaC Terraform), and CI/CD.
5. Experience in migrating and integrating legacy applications to the Cloud.
6. Ability to simplify complex concepts and drive change within technical and business teams.
7. Fluency in English and comfort in international settings.

1. Azure Cloud architecture design
2. Cloud Security and FinOps
3. Automation and CI/CD
4. Legacy application migration
5. Technical training and change management
6. Regulatory compliance integration

A minimum of 7 years in large-scale Azure Cloud projects, ideally within complex or hybrid IT environments.

CHANEL offers a dynamic environment that fosters excellence and personal growth, with opportunities for career advancement and diverse career paths. The company values diversity and is committed to equitable treatment of all candidates.

CHANEL is an independent creative house that places a strong emphasis on human-centric values, promoting a culture of excellence while encouraging individual development. The brand values diversity and inclusivity, recognizing the unique contributions of each team member.