Hybrid Cloud Architect - Azure & On-Prem

upm; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive benefits

Job summary

UPM is seeking a Hybrid Cloud Architect to help build the next-gen IT landscape for its Plywood operations and supporting systems. The role blends design, hands-on delivery, and close collaboration with business and IT partners to enable scalable cloud and on‑prem solutions.

You will drive cloud migrations, establish standards, and influence technology choices while delivering concrete results across Azure, on‑prem, and data platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience in cloud, infrastructure or solution architecture.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience with enterprise infrastructure and platforms.
• Understanding of networking, identity management and cybersecurity.
• Experience with automation, Infrastructure as Code and FinOps.
• Ability to communicate technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A practical, hands-on approach to technology.
• It would be an advantage to have experience in manufacturing environments, SAP, data platforms, AI solutions or Microsoft certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop solutions across Azure and on-premises environments.
• Support cloud migration and modernization projects.
• Work with internal teams and external partners to deliver infrastructure and platform solutions.
• Improve integrations between business applications, manufacturing systems and data platforms.
• Help define technical standards and best practices.
• Drive automation and Infrastructure as Code approaches.
• Ensure solutions are secure, reliable and scalable.
• Participate in technology projects from planning through implementation.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend practical improvements.

Skills

Azure

Hybrid cloud

Enterprise infra

Networking & security

Automation & IaC

FinOps

Communication

Job description

UPM is seeking a Hybrid Cloud Architect to help build the next-gen IT landscape for its Plywood operations and supporting systems. The role blends design, hands-on delivery, and close collaboration with business and IT partners to enable scalable cloud and on‑prem solutions.

You will drive cloud migrations, establish standards, and influence technology choices while delivering concrete results across Azure, on‑prem, and data platforms.