Azure Cloud Architect

As an experienced Azure Cloud Architect, you help clients design, evolve and modernize cloud environments that deliver measurable business value. You define cloud strategies, guide architectural decisions and serve as a trusted advisor to technical teams and business stakeholders.

How you'll make an impact

• Shape platform and target architectures on Azure aligned with current technology trends to enable secure, scalable and compliant solutions.
• Define modern landing zones, governance models and cloud operating concepts that create a strong foundation for sustainable cloud adoption.
• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into clear architectural decisions and actionable roadmaps.
• Contribute hands-on by implementing cloud solutions using automation, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and observability to achieve operational excellence.
• Lead complex migration and modernization initiatives in demanding environments while reducing delivery risk.
• Coach engineers and promote engineering practices, knowledge sharing and collaboration across projects.

• Strong background in software engineering, architecture, and Azure cloud.
• Expertise in automation, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD.
• Broad knowledge of networking, cloud security, AI, observability, identity management, Microsoft 365, and Kubernetes.
• Ability to engage stakeholders, translate business needs into practical solutions, and make holistic decisions across cost, risk, security, performance, and governance.
• Azure certifications and knowledge of the Cloud Adoption Framework are a plus; additional AWS or GCP experience is welcome.
• Fluency in German and English is required.

At Zühlke, innovation is at the forefront of everything we do. We assist companies in realizing their vision, from the initial idea to achieving market success. As a solution partner, we leverage our extensive cross-industry expertise and take responsibility for project success. By merging engineering and IT, we consistently explore new approaches. Our ultimate goal is customer success, extending beyond the completion of projects. We assume responsibility for the products, services, and business models that define a sustainable, digital future comprehensively.

Established in 1968, Zühlke is a partner-led company employing approximately 1,900 individuals who work in local teams across Bulgaria, Germany, the UK, Austria, Portugal, Serbia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Switzerland, and Vietnam. We derive our wealth of experience from over 10,000 successfully executed projects and the expertise of our diverse team of professionals who support our clients as solution partners. These accomplishments have led to significant project achievements and global sales of CHF 238 million in 2022.