Cloud Solutions Architect (Madrid - Hybrid)

Cloud Solutions Architect (Madrid - Hybrid). The selected candidate will be hired as an internal, permanent employee based in Madrid, providing services to a global organization. Responsibilities

• Design reference architectures for Cloud Services capabilities and for business requirements.
• Guide Cloud Engineering Team in foundational implementation and automation tasks.
• Build and maintain the adoption landing zone in line with governance requirements.
• Gather business requirements and design solutions for product teams aligned with cloud strategy.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the solution design, development, and deployment lifecycle.
• Collaborate with product teams across the full product lifecycle.
• Conduct Web Application Firewall (WAF) reviews and workshops.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with IT strategy, standards, and best practices.
• Conduct proofs-of-concept, pilots, and prototypes to validate feasibility and effectiveness.
• Develop comprehensive documentation including architecture diagrams, deployment guides, and operational manuals.
• Provide post-implementation support and knowledge transfer to operations and development teams.
• Stay current with Azure services and industry trends, sharing expertise with the team.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders clearly.

• 5+ years as a Cloud Solutions Architect with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Extensive knowledge of Azure services (computing, storage, networking, security, data).
• Proven ability to design and implement highly available, scalable, secure Azure-based solutions.
• Hands-on experience with ARM templates, Azure DevOps, Terraform, and Python.
• Familiarity with cloud architecture patterns, the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework, and the Azure Well-Architected Framework.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with international teams.

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field.

Certifications

• Certifications in Microsoft Azure (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, Azure Security Engineer) are highly desirable.

Languages

• Spanish: Very good business Spanish required (excellent communication skills). B2/C1 level.
• English: Very good business English required (excellent communication skills). B2/C1 level.