Lead Cloud Architect

Antal International Network; Madrid; Presencial; Confidencial; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company seeks a Lead Cloud Architect to drive its Azure cloud strategy, focusing on governance, security, and performance. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in cloud architecture, coupled with strong communication skills and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. You will lead design initiatives and collaborate across teams to ensure optimal cloud solutions tailored to business objectives.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience as a Cloud Architect with strong Azure expertise.
• Proven ability to design highly available cloud environments.
• Knowledge of cloud governance and compliance standards.

Responsabilidades

• Define and drive Azure cloud strategy and governance models.
• Design scalable, secure Azure solutions and oversee cloud-native architecture.
• Collaborate with teams to meet SLA and compliance needs.

Conocimientos

Cloud Architecture

Azure

Infrastructure as Code

Scripting

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Herramientas

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Descripción del empleo

We’re seeking a Lead Cloud Architect to own our Azure cloud strategy, architecture, and governance. This role is pivotal in aligning cloud solutions with business goals while optimizing for performance, cost, and security. You’ll lead cloud-native design, operational best practices, and technical advisory across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive cloud strategy, governance models, and best practices

• Design and implement scalable, secure, high-performance Azure solutions

• Oversee landing zones, subscriptions, and cloud-native architecture adoption

• Manage infrastructure improvements and optimize environments for cost and compliance

• Guide IaC practices (Terraform, ARM, Bicep) and support scripting standards

• Collaborate with business and infrastructure teams to meet SLA, DRP, and compliance needs

• Act as technical liaison with Microsoft and support onboarding of new services

• Lead knowledge transfer and ensure seamless integration into operations

Technical Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Cloud Architect with deep Azure expertise

• Proven track record in designing fault-tolerant and highly available cloud environments

• Strong knowledge of Azure networking, compute, storage, and identity services

• Proficient in scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash) and Infrastructure as Code

• Solid understanding of cloud governance, security frameworks, and compliance standards

• Hands-on experience in one or more areas:

  • Landing Zones and Reference Architectures

  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerized applications

  • PaaS services and microservices design

  • Application management and DevOps practices

  • Service Catalogue and validated environments

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate across business units

• Self-driven with a strategic mindset and solution-oriented approach

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (cloud certifications a plus)