Azure Cloud Platform Lead: Automation & AI-Driven Infra

VELUX; Kolding; On-site; DKK 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

VELUX is seeking an Engineer, Cloud Platform Lead to help redefine how infrastructure is delivered across a global enterprise. You will evolve the Azure platform, drive IaC and automation, and explore AI-enhanced operations from Kolding or Hørsholm.

This role blends architecture, hands-on cloud engineering and leadership to shape a platform-driven future. You will partner across teams and with HCL to implement scalable, automated, secure cloud solutions while advancing governance and FinOps

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and Terraform.
• Experience with Azure Arc or a strong interest in hybrid cloud management.
• Automation mindset to reduce manual effort through modern engineering practices.
• Curiosity about AI and its application to cloud engineering and IT operations.
• Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with suppliers, managed service providers or outsourced operations.

Responsibilities

• Evolve our Microsoft Azure platform, architecture and cloud governance.
• Drive Infrastructure as Code and automation using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
• Build reusable patterns, self-service capabilities and standardised solutions for infrastructure delivery.
• Explore and implement opportunities where AI can support engineering, troubleshooting, documentation and operations.
• Support FinOps initiatives and improve cloud cost transparency and optimisation.
• Expand and mature Azure Arc across our hybrid infrastructure environment.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure specialists, Security teams, application teams and external service providers.
• Provide technical leadership and translate architectural ideas into scalable solutions.
• Shape the future infrastructure operating model at VELUX, driving standardisation and automation.

Skills

Azure

Cloud architecture

Automation

Terraform

Azure Arc

AI interest

Stakeholder communication

Supplier management

Tools

Terraform

Git

Azure Arc

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

VELUX is seeking an Engineer, Cloud Platform Lead to help redefine how infrastructure is delivered across a global enterprise. You will evolve the Azure platform, drive IaC and automation, and explore AI-enhanced operations from Kolding or Hørsholm.

This role blends architecture, hands-on cloud engineering and leadership to shape a platform-driven future. You will partner across teams and with HCL to implement scalable, automated, secure cloud solutions while advancing governance and FinOps