Cloud Solutions Architect (Brussels)

• Design and implement cloud solutions that meet business objectives, with defined operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for availability, reliability, and performance, and clear ownership boundaries.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure and operations against defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for cost, performance, and availability, adhering to operational excellence best practices.
• Conduct cost analysis and monitor cloud expenses using Financial Operations (FinOps) practices, including budgeting, forecasting, rightsizing, and implementing showback/chargeback models.
• Ensure security, compliance, and data protection through the implementation of the shared responsibility model, zero-trust principles, encryption, and adherence to relevant compliance frameworks (e.g., General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)).
• Automate cloud processes and workflows using scripting and tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues to maintain service levels and meet defined operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for availability and reliability.
• Collaborate with development teams to support cloud-based applications.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and technologies to enhance capabilities, improve efficiency, and reduce costs while aligning with architectural standards.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud systems, architectures, and operational processes to ensure knowledge sharing and operational continuity.
• Manage the end-to-end cloud architecture, development, and migration lifecycle, including strategy definition, landing zone design, networking, data migration planning, and execution via detailed runbooks.
• Provide cloud expertise and support to stakeholders and teams.
• Establish cloud landing zones with governance guardrails (e.g., policies, tagging, Role- Based Access Control (RBAC)) and a well-defined environment hierarchy to ensure security and compliance.
• Implement comprehensive observability (monitoring, logging, tracing), incident response processes, and disaster recovery/business continuity plans (DR/BCP) with defined Recovery Time and Point Objectives (RTO/RPO).

• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or OVH.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) to design and manage hybrid and cloud-hosted infrastructures.
• Knowledge of containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure Bicep) to automate provisioning and enforce guardrails.
• Understanding of networking concepts and services in a cloud environment
• Knowledge of cloud security standards and compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001, GDPR) to ensure secure cloud operations.
• Experience with cloud monitoring and optimization tools.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, AWS CodeCommit, Azure DevOps) to integrate cloud with delivery processes.
• Familiarity with database services in the cloud, such as RDS or Cloud SQL.
• Knowledge of advanced cloud services (e.g., AI/ML, BI/DWH, DevSecOps, serverless computing) and SaaS offerings (e.g. Power Platform, ServiceNow) for enterprise adoption.

Certification and/or Standards (Mandatory)

• At least one certification from:

AWS, Microsoft, or other cloud provider, in a domain directly related to the request.

Cloud certification from a provider (e.g., Google, CompTIA Cloud+, Cloud Certified Professional) in a domain directly related to the request.

Languages

English level C1

Hybrid (on-site at Brussels offices + remote)

What can you expect from us?

Mind-blowing workplace culture. You will be integrated in a professional, dynamic and collaborative team.

100% Remote opportunities

We want you to have the flexibility to work where you feel most comfortable and productive.

International Career

• You can expect professional growth and to be connect with the world.
• We are represented in Portugal, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Denmark.
• And with projects in many other countries: Netherlands, Luxembourg, Singapore and in the United States of America (and a lot more is coming…)

Extra Benefits & Perks

If you wish to work with us and you are outside European Union (good news…) we are a Tech Visa Company, We will help!

As a plus, we provide Health and Life Insurance.