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# Technical Architect - Microsoft Azure

- **Company:** STAFIDE
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Cloud Services, Multi-Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Cloud Migration, Cloud Optimization, Terraform
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5938296073

## About the Role

* Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services and enterprise cloud architecture.
 * Strong experience in cloud security architecture and security management.
 * Proven experience in cloud migration, application modernization, and enterprise-scale solution design.
 * Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform.
 * Experience defining cloud architecture strategies, roadmaps, and governance frameworks.
 * Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity management, infrastructure design, and security controls.
 * Experience leading and mentoring technical teams.
 * Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and technical decision-making skills.
 * Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.
 * Understanding of cloud cost optimization and resource management principles.
 * Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud architecture patterns is an advantage.
 * Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification is preferred.

## Description

* Define, own, and drive the Azure cloud architecture strategy, roadmap, and implementation standards.
 * Lead the design and development of enterprise-scale cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure services.
 * Provide architectural guidance for application modernization, cloud-native solutions, and enterprise cloud transformation.
 * Establish and enforce architectural governance, cloud security standards, and best practices.
 * Lead cloud migration strategies, including planning, assessment, execution, and optimization of workloads.
 * Design and implement secure, scalable, highly available, and resilient cloud architectures.
 * Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning and management.
 * Define cloud security architecture, including identity and access management, network security, data protection, and compliance controls.
 * Collaborate with stakeholders, engineering teams, and business leaders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
 * Provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and guide them in implementing architectural best practices.
 * Support DevOps practices and automation to improve deployment efficiency and operational reliability.
 * Identify opportunities for cloud cost optimization, performance improvement, and resource utilization.
 * Evaluate hybrid and multi-cloud architecture patterns to address enterprise requirements., * Define and communicate cloud architecture strategies aligned with business objectives.
 * Design scalable, secure, reliable, and cost-effective Azure solutions.
 * Lead complex cloud migration and application modernization initiatives.
 * Establish architectural standards, governance processes, and security best practices.
 * Assess technical risks and recommend appropriate architectural solutions.
 * Guide technical teams in implementing Azure architectures and Infrastructure as Code.
 * Collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, developers, infrastructure teams, and security professionals.
 * Lead technical discussions, resolve architectural challenges, and make informed design decisions.
 * Mentor engineers and promote continuous improvement in cloud architecture and DevOps practices.
 * Balance security, performance, scalability, availability, and cost optimization requirements.

What we bring to the table

 * An opportunity to lead enterprise-scale Microsoft Azure architecture initiatives.
 * The opportunity to influence cloud strategy, migration, modernization, and security practices.
 * A collaborative environment focused on innovation, technical excellence, and cloud transformation.
 * Opportunities to provide architectural leadership and mentor technical teams.
 * Exposure to complex enterprise cloud environments and strategic technology initiatives.