Technical Architect - Microsoft Azure in Aemstelredamme, Nederland

As a Technical Architect – Microsoft Azure, you will

• 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.

What You Bring to the Table

• 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.

You should possess the ability to

• 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.

Let’s Connect

Want to discuss this opportunity in more detail? Feel free to reach out.

Recruiter : Asha Krishnan

Phone : +31 20 369 0609 ; Extn :146

Email : [email protected]

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