Expert Cloud Architect – Azure & Terraform

Pauwels Consulting; Anderlecht; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Pauwels Consulting is seeking an Expert Cloud Architect to lead large-scale migration and modernization programs for production workloads. You will define migration strategies, design scalable cloud architectures, and guide teams through transition, cutover, and decommissioning phases.

The role requires 10+ years in cloud architecture, Azure migration experience, and hands-on Terraform/Ansible. English fluency is required with Dutch or French at B1 level.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture roles within complex environments.
• Proven track record in Azure migration and modernization programs.
• Fluent in English with Dutch or French at least B1 level.

Responsibilities

• Define and oversee cloud migration strategies for production workloads.
• Lead modernization programs covering transition, cutover, and decommissioning phases.
• Design scalable and secure cloud architectures based on organizational needs.
• Provision and configure production cloud environments using automation tools.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Azure

Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Our client, a key organization in the Belgian infrastructure and transportation sector, is seeking an Expert Cloud Architect. The project involves leading large-scale migration and modernization programs for production workloads, focusing on strategic transition and decommissioning activities.

• Define and oversee cloud migration strategies for critical production workloads.


• Lead modernization programs covering transition, cutover, and decommissioning phases.


• Design scalable and secure cloud architectures based on organizational requirements.


• Provision and configure production cloud environments using automation tools.


• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

• You bring 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture roles within complex environments.


• You possess 15+ years of overall professional experience in the IT sector.


• You have documented experience as an architect on Azure migration and modernization programs.


• You bring hands-on experience using Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure provisioning and configuration.


• You're a Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.


• You possess a valid certification issued by OVHcloud or Scaleway.


• You are fluent in English with at least a B1 level in Dutch or French.

Nice to Haves

• Willingness to adapt architectural designs to evolving European hyperscaler standards.

• Start date: January 1, 2027


• Duration: Until December 31, 2028


• Work regime: 80% (0.8 FTE)


• Location: Brussels


• Working model: Hybrid (2 days per week onsite, with flexibility up to 5 days if required)


• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers