Senior Azure Architect (gn)

SoftwareOne; Lainate; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

President’s Club

Flexible work

Lifelong education

Hire to Grow

Job summary

SoftwareOne is seeking an Azure Architect in Milan, Italy, to help clients modernise, migrate, and accelerate cloud journeys. You will design strategic Azure solutions, lead the design of customer-centric architectures, and ensure scalability, security, and business alignment throughout projects.

You will support migration initiatives, cloud strategy engagements, and identify opportunities to expand Azure services for existing clients, working with stakeholders across technical and business

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Azure services and cloud concepts.
• Experience designing Azure IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS solutions.
• Azure certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect Expert).
• Experience with migrations or hybrid architectures.
• Knowledge of cloud governance and FinOps.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure Azure architectures.
• Collaborate with clients to translate goals into solutions.
• Provide architectural leadership during projects.
• Lead migration of apps/workloads to Azure.
• Create and maintain architecture docs and standards.
• Ensure compliance with security and governance.
• Identify opportunities to expand Azure services.

Skills

Azure architecture

Cloud concepts

Modern architecture patterns

Scripting: PowerShell

Communication

Tools

PowerShell

ARM/Bicep

Job description

• Are you passionate about designing scalable, secure Azure architectures that drive real business transformation?
• Interested in a role where you can influence high-impact decisions while growing your Azure expertise?
• Would you like to join a global software and cloud leader operating in 70+ countries?

Practical Information

We are looking for an Azure Architect to help our clients modernise, migrate, and accelerate their cloud journeys. In this role, you will work closely with technical and business stakeholders, designing strategic Azure solutions while identifying opportunities to maximise value. You will lead the design of customer-centric Azure architectures, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs. Your expertise will support migration projects, cloud strategy engagements, and the identification of opportunities to enhance or expand Azure services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing Azure architectures
• Collaborate with clients to understand business goals and translate them into technical solutions
• Provide architectural leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including assessments and reviews
• Lead the migration of applications and workloads from on-premises to Azure
• Create and maintain architectural documentation, best practices, and solution standards
• Ensure solutions comply with security, governance, and industry regulations
• Identify opportunities to expand or enhance Azure services for existing clients

• Are you passionate about designing scalable, secure Azure architectures that drive real business transformation?
• Interested in a role where you can influence high-impact decisions while growing your Azure expertise?
• Would you like to join a global software and cloud leader operating in 70+ countries?

Practical Information

Location:Milan, Italy | Work Arrangement: Hybrid | Contract:Full-time | Language Requirements: FluentItalian & English

We are looking for an Azure Architect to help our clients modernise, migrate, and accelerate their cloud journeys. In this role, you will work closely with technical and business stakeholders, designing strategic Azure solutions while identifying opportunities to maximise value. You will lead the design of customer-centric Azure architectures, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs. Your expertise will support migration projects, cloud strategy engagements, and the identification of opportunities to enhance or expand Azure services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing Azure architectures
• Collaborate with clients to understand business goals and translate them into technical solutions
• Provide architectural leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including assessments and reviews
• Lead the migration of applications and workloads from on-premises to Azure
• Create and maintain architectural documentation, best practices, and solution standards
• Ensure solutions comply with security, governance, and industry regulations
• Identify opportunities to expand or enhance Azure services for existing clients

Job Requirements

• Solid understanding of Azure services, cloud computing concepts, and modern architecture patterns
• Experience designing or implementing Azure IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS solutions
• Skills in automation or scripting (e.g., PowerShell, ARM/Bicep)
• Azure certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect Expert)
• Experience with cloud migrations or hybrid architectures
• Knowledge of cloud governance, security frameworks, or FinOps
• Ability to define customer-centric solutions and communicate technical concepts clearly
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal capabilities

What’s on offer

Our company benefits vary based on your location, but always include:

• Global company culture: We defined our 6 core values through our company culture (https://www.softwareone.com/en/our-story/our-values).
• Amentorwho supports your successful start and is at your side with advice and action.
• President’s Club: Recognition awarded by leadership and your peers.
• Flexible work: Do great work from anywhere but also visit local office to deliver excellence in team relationship.
• Lifelong education: A variety oftraining and developmentopportunities.
• Hire to Grow: We optimize our internal structures and feedback culture constantly to be your Employer of Choice, today and in future.

Company description

SoftwareOne and Crayon have come together to form a global, AI-powered software and cloud solutions provider with a bold vision for the future. With a footprint in over 70 countries and a diverse team of 13,000+ professionals, we offer unparalleled opportunities for talent to grow, make an impact, and shape the future of technology. At the heart of our business is our people. We empower our teams to work across borders, innovate fearlessly, and continuously develop their skills through world-class learning and development programs. Whether you're passionate about cloud, software, data, AI, or building meaningful client relationships, you’ll find a place to thrive here. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven culture where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your career can go global.