Expert Cloud Architect

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Solution & DevOps Architect to design, build, and maintain scalable cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure services . In this role, you will work closely with project managers, developers, data engineers, and infrastructure teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performance cloud architectures. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in Azure DevOps, Terraform, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architecture design ., * Design, develop, and implement cloud-based architectures using Microsoft Azure services .

• Advise on cloud-native and event-driven application architectures .
• Build and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform .
• Implement security, governance, and compliance best practices for Azure environments.
• Develop automation scripts and deployment processes for Azure infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain Azure Landing Zones aligned with cloud best practices.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines and deployments using Azure DevOps .
• Collaborate with developers to optimize cloud solutions for performance, scalability, and reliability .
• Work with data architects and engineers to design and implement cloud data platforms.
• Integrate cloud infrastructure with existing on-premise environments .
• Produce and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams and runbooks.
• Participate in architecture, security, and DevOps governance discussions .
• Mentor and support junior engineers on Azure services, DevOps practices, and Terraform.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field .
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the ICT industry .
• At least 10 years of software development experience (.NET/C#, Java, or similar).
• Minimum 10 years of experience designing and maintaining Azure cloud solutions .
• 5+ years of experience with Azure DevOps , including CI/CD pipelines and version control.
• 5+ years of experience using Terraform for Infrastructure-as-Code.
• 5+ years of experience with container orchestration using Kubernetes and tools such as Docker, Helm, Flux, or Kustomize.
• Experience implementing Azure Landing Zone architecture .
• Experience with Azure Data Services such as Azure Data Factory and Azure Databricks.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform
• Azure DevOps
• Terraform
• Kubernetes & container orchestration
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Azure Functions
• Azure SQL Database
• Azure Storage & Networking
• Azure Service Bus
• Azure Application Gateway
• Azure Data Factory & Databricks
• Integration architecture (APIs, messaging, hybrid connectivity, event-driven systems)
• Automation tools such as PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Azure Automation

Security & Compliance

• Strong understanding of cloud security and compliance frameworks
• Experience implementing identity and access management, data protection, and network security
• Experience with compliance frameworks such as NIS2, ISO 27001, or Cybersecurity frameworks

Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Required)
• Additional certifications such as Azure Developer Associate are a plus.

Languages

• English - Mandatory (Professional proficiency)
• Dutch or French - Nice to have

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments
• Ability to mentor and guide engineering teams
• Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset