IT Architect, Helsinki/Lahti/Tampere

Academic Work Finland Oy; Orimattila; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Work Finland Oy is seeking a Hybrid Cloud Architect to bridge business needs and technical delivery. You will work with a team of eight to design, implement, and optimize reliable Azure and on-premises infrastructure, while staying close to day-to-day delivery.

The role offers growth in cloud architecture, automation with Infrastructure as Code, and collaboration with IT partners and stakeholders across office and manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Relevant IT education or equivalent experience in IT infrastructure/cloud environments.
• Basic hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Azure or hybrid cloud environments.
• Strong interest in cloud architecture, infrastructure, and enterprise platforms.
• Basic understanding of networking, identity management, and cybersecurity.
• Interest in automation, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud operations (FinOps).
• Ability to communicate technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Fluent English skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cloud architecture

Azure basics

Communication skills

FinOps awareness

Cybersecurity basics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT / IT infrastructure

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

About the role

As a Hybrid Cloud Architect, you will bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution. You will work in a team of eight to ensure a reliable and scalable infrastructure while staying close to technical implementation.

Work tasks

This is not a role where you’ll spend your days only studying theoretical architecture frameworks. We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn solution design, solve technical challenges, and work closely with senior architects, business stakeholders, and IT partners to get things done. As our client is building our future IT landscape, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your expertise and influence technological decisions while staying close to implementation and delivery. You will work across cloud services, infrastructure, integrations, security, and enterprise applications, helping ensure our technological environment supports both office and manufacturing operations.

What you’ll be doing

• Participate in designing and developing 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
• Support the improvement of integrations between business applications, manufacturing systems, and data platforms
• Help define and apply technical standards and best practices
• Learn and drive automation and Infrastructure as Code approaches
• Assist in ensuring solutions are secure, reliable, and scalable
• Participate in technology projects from planning through implementation
• Evaluate new technologies and suggest practical improvements

We are looking for

• Relevant IT education (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) or equivalent foundational experience in IT infrastructure/cloud services
• Basic hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Azure or hybrid cloud environments
• Strong interest in cloud architecture, infrastructure, and enterprise platforms
• Basic understanding of IT concepts such as networking, identity management, and cybersecurity
• Interest in automation, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud operations (FinOps)
• Ability to communicate technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• A practical, hands-on, and curious approach to technology
• Fluent English skills

It is meritorious if you have

• Good knowledge of the Finnish language
• Experience with SAP, data platforms, or AI solutions
• Background in manufacturing environments
• Microsoft Azure Certification

Other information

• Start: As soon as possible
• Employment period: Permanent contract
• Location: Helsinki, Lahti, Tampere. Occasional visits to Lahti. At least three days at the office per week

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our clients wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

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