Cloud Architect

Talent Acquisition Consultant | IT Recruiter | Netherlands

Job Description - Roles and Responsibilities

Mission Context: As part of an IT infrastructure transformation and modernization program , the client is seeking to strengthen its teams with a Senior Azure Cloud Architect . The main objective is to define the target Azure Cloud architecture , establish its technical foundations , and manage its operational deployment , while ensuring compliance with quality, timelines, and budget constraints . This role combines deep Azure technical expertise with strong project and stakeholder management capabilities .

Mission Objectives:

• Design and implement a robust, secure, and scalable Azure target architecture
• Lead and coordinate cloud projects from design to production
• Ensure operational excellence and governance of Azure environments

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and design the target Microsoft Azure architecture
• Ensure alignment with business needs, security standards, and best practices
• Design cloud-native and distributed architectures (IaaS / PaaS)
• Implement, configure, and maintain Azure environments
• Ensure performance, scalability, resilience, and high availability
• Support and guide technical teams in adopting cloud-native practices

Project & Delivery Management:

• Planning and scheduling
• Budget control
• Quality and risk managementCoordinate teams and stakeholders
• Track deliverables and ensure commitments are met

DevOps, Automation & FinOps:

• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) standards
• Design and operate CI/CD pipelines
• Integrate a FinOps approach for cloud cost monitoring and optimization

Security, Governance & Documentation

• Ensure cloud security, compliance, and governance
• Define and maintain architectural and operational documentation
• Organize knowledge transfer and support team upskilling

Desired Profile:

Experience & Background

• Senior Cloud Architect with 8+ years of experience in systems and cloud architecture
• Strong track record in complex enterprise environments

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:
• Cloud-native architectures
• Distributed systems
• IaaS and PaaS services
• Experience with IaC, CI/CD, and automation tools

Soft Skills

• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
• Comfortable working in multi-stakeholder, high-stakes environments
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Results-oriented with a strong focus on service quality

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Temporary

Job Function

Information Technology