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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Solutions Architect - **Company:** Ayesa Digital - **Location:** Brussel, Belgium - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Migration, Data Warehousing, Disaster Recovery, Hyper-V, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, SQL Databases, Virtualization Technology, Data Logging, Scripting, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Monitoring, Gitlab, Cloudformation, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Bicep, Cloud Migration, CIS Benchmarks, Terraform, Devsecops, Serverless Computing, Docker, Servicenow, Vmware - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5843312332 ## About the Role * Professional experience designing and implementing cloud solutions using platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or OVHcloud. * Knowledge of virtualisation technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V, including their application in hybrid and cloud-hosted infrastructures. * Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. * Experience or knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Bicep. * Good understanding of cloud networking concepts and services. * Knowledge of cloud security standards and compliance frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001, and GDPR. * Experience with cloud monitoring, observability, and optimisation tools. * Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. * Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, AWS CodeCommit, and Azure DevOps. * Familiarity with cloud database services such as Amazon RDS and Google Cloud SQL. * Knowledge of advanced cloud services and enterprise technologies, including AI/ML, BI/DWH, DevSecOps, serverless computing, and SaaS platforms such as Microsoft Power Platform and ServiceNow. * Understanding of cloud cost management and optimisation principles, including FinOps, rightsizing, budgeting, forecasting, and resource optimisation. * Knowledge of cloud governance practices, including policies, tagging, RBAC, environment management, and compliance guardrails. * Understanding of observability, incident management, disaster recovery, and business continuity principles. * Ability to diagnose and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues while ensuring reliability and performance. * Ability to evaluate different technology options and design cost-effective architectures aligned with organisational objectives. * Flexibility and willingness to quickly adopt emerging cloud services, frameworks, and technologies. * Ability to manage multiple cloud initiatives, resources, and environments effectively. * Strong commitment to accuracy, security, compliance, and optimisation in cloud deployments. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence technical and business decision-making. * Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. * Ability to participate in multilingual meetings. * Good command of English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of French would be considered an additional asset. * Results-oriented mindset, with a strong focus on delivering reliable and effective cloud solutions. Minimum level of expertise: Normal. Mandatory: For the Normal level, at least one Associate-level or higher cloud certification from AWS, Microsoft, or another recognised cloud provider, in a domain directly related to the position. For Advanced/Senior level: For AWS, an AWS Professional-level certification and at least one AWS Specialty certification in directly relevant domains. For other cloud providers, a Professional-level or higher cloud certification in a directly relevant domain would be required. ## Description * Design and implement cloud solutions that meet business objectives, with clearly defined operational KPIs for availability, reliability, performance, and ownership. * Manage and optimise cloud infrastructure and operations, ensuring cost efficiency, performance, availability, and operational excellence. * Conduct cloud cost analysis and manage expenditure using FinOps practices, including budgeting, forecasting, rightsizing, and showback/chargeback models. * Design and implement secure cloud architectures based on the shared responsibility model, Zero Trust principles, encryption, and relevant compliance requirements. * Ensure cloud solutions comply with applicable regulatory and security frameworks, including GDPR and other relevant standards. * Automate cloud processes and operational workflows using scripting, Infrastructure-as-Code, and automation tools. * Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure and service issues to maintain defined availability, reliability, and performance targets. * Collaborate with development teams to design, deploy, and support cloud-based applications and services. * Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and technologies to improve capabilities, efficiency, scalability, and cost optimisation. * Manage the end-to-end cloud architecture lifecycle, including strategy definition, architecture design, implementation, migration, and operational support. * Design and establish secure cloud landing zones, including governance guardrails, policies, tagging, RBAC, and well-defined environment hierarchies. * Plan and execute cloud migrations, including networking, data migration, workload transition, and detailed operational runbooks. * Implement comprehensive observability capabilities covering monitoring, logging, and tracing. * Establish and support incident response processes to ensure service continuity and operational resilience. * Design and implement Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity strategies with clearly defined RTO/RPO objectives. * Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation covering cloud architectures, systems, configurations, and operational processes. * Provide cloud architecture expertise and technical guidance to stakeholders, development teams, and other technical groups. * Support the adoption of DevSecOps practices and integrate cloud infrastructure with modern software delivery processes. * Continuously monitor developments in cloud technologies and identify opportunities to modernise and improve enterprise cloud environments., * Prestigious projects within European institutions. * International, innovative, and multicultural environments. * Continuous support from a team of experts in EU projects. * The opportunity to work with leading cloud technologies and contribute to strategic digital transformation initiatives. * The opportunity to design and implement secure, scalable, and high-impact cloud solutions in an international environment. 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