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Technical Architect – Microsoft Azure (ID: 4111)

Tech Jobs Netherlands - STAFIDE
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Full-time

About this role

Technical Architect – Microsoft Azure (ID: 4111)

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.

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