Azure Solution Architect

NTT Netherlands B.V.; Nederland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA seeks an experienced Azure Solution Architect to partner with DevOps teams, designing secure, scalable cloud solutions and guiding cost-aware cloud adoption. You will co-create architectures, educate teams on cloud cost awareness, and drive POC/MVP initiatives within the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) to accelerate innovation.

You will work across Azure and Google Cloud, lead onboarding, and help optimize cloud spend while contributing to AI initiatives and infrastructure as code in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in IT, Business, CS or Electronics.
• 5+ years as a Cloud Solution Architect.
• Must-have: Azure expertise; GCP is a plus.
• Hands-on with IaaS (VMs, AKS, networking, storage).
• PaaS: Web Apps, databases, Kubernetes, Data Lake, Databricks.
• CI/CD: Azure DevOps, GitHub.
• Strong data integration and modern data architectures.
• Experience in large international organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and leadership in cloud onboarding across Azure and Google Cloud.
• Educate DevOps teams on secure, scalable cloud architectures tailored to their needs.
• Act as consulting partner to DevOps teams, removing roadblocks in the cloud journey.
• Serve as main contact for DevOps teams and represent the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE).
• Promote cloud cost awareness and optimization strategies.
• Test and develop new cloud technologies and be hands-on when needed.
• Document the solution design and relevant information.
• Design, develop and support AI solutions to benefit CCoE and customers.
• Collaborate with CCoE product owner to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Azure

GCP experience

AKS

Web Apps

Kubernetes

Databricks

Data Lake

CI/CD

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Education

Bachelor's/Master's IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA As an Azure Solution Architect, you act as a trusted partner and consultant to DevOps teams, helping them design and deliver secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions. You support their journey by co-creating architectures, sharing knowledge, aligning on joint milestone planning, educating teams on cloud cost awareness, and developing Proof of Concepts (POC's) or Minimum Viable Products (MVP's) to accelerate innovation and validate approaches. This role sits within the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE), whose mission is to deliver a scalable, reliable, and automated cloud platform. The team enables efficient and sustainable cloud adoption across the company, maximizing value realization, mitigating risks, and supporting business growth through innovation in cloud technologies. You will support DevOps teams in designing and deploying solutions on the Google platform. You will be working in the CCoE team, an international, multi-disciplinary team consisting of approximately 75+ highly motivated professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise and leadership in cloud onboarding across Azure and Google Cloud, covering both technology and process aspects.
• Educate and guide DevOps teams in designing the company's compliant, secure, and scalable cloud architectures tailored to their needs.
• Act as a consulting partner to DevOps teams, helping them achieve their objectives and remove roadblocks throughout their cloud journey.
• Serve as the main point of contact for DevOps teams and represent the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) as an ambassador.
• Promote cloud cost awareness and educate teams on strategies to manage and optimize cloud spend.
• Test and develop new cloud technologies and be hands-on when needed to validate solutions or accelerate adoption.
• Identify service gaps and collaborate with the CCoE product owner to enhance the overall customer experience.
• Contribute to the design and review of cloud architectures for cloud-native and hybrid applications.
• Support DevOps teams in improving automation capabilities, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
• Document the solution design and all other relevant information.
• Design, develop and support AI solutions to further benefit and automate both CCoE internal and our customers.
• Bachelor's/Master degree in IT, Business Management, Computer Science or Electronics

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect
• Proficient in Microsoft Azure (must-have); experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a strong plus.
• Hands-on experience designing, configuring, and using IaaS services such as Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), networking, and storage.
• Skilled in designing and implementing PaaS solutions including Web Apps, managed databases, Kubernetes, Data Lake, and Databricks.
• Proficient in working with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• Deep understanding of cloud-based data integration patterns and modern data architectures.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for complex application deployment scenarios.
• Engineering and coding experience applied in agile development environments.
• Proven track record in technical architecture design, solution definition, and managing change and risk.
• Experience working in large, international organizations or with global service providers.
• Experience in designing and developing AI solutions such as copilot agents that can be used to provide both the CCoE and our customers with knowledge and support.

Skills and experience

• Passionate about driving innovation and adopting new technology solutions.
• Strong customer focus with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Self-starter who can operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Recognized as a subject matter expert with a collaborative, knowledge-sharing mindset.
• Effective communicator with strong presentation skills, capable of articulating and promoting solutions clearly.
• Team-oriented with demonstrated leadership capabilities in cross-functional environments.
• Proficient in creating clear, structured, and high-quality documentation.
• Delivers high-value, actionable advice based on accurate interpretation of stakeholder needs.
• Communicates ideas effectively in both individual and group settings, adapting language to the audience and providing constructive feedback.

Workplace type:

About NTT DATA NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Is innovation part of your DNA? Do you want to enable a connected future for people, organizations, and society? Join our growing global NTT family and you'll be part of the world's largest ICT company (by revenue). We've combined the capabilities of 28 remarkable companies to become one, leading technology services provider. Together, we help our people, clients, and communities do great things with technology to create a more secure and connected future. We employ 40,000 people across 57 countries. By bringing together the world’s best technology companies and emerging innovators, we work together to deliver sustainable outcomes to businesses and the world. Innovation is part of our DNA. We believe it's key to what makes us different. So, we strive to move forward, challenge the status quo, and drive excellence through the technologies we integrate and the services we deliver around the world. The result is connected cities, connected factories, connected healthcare, connected agriculture, connected conservation, connected mobility, and connected sport. Together we enable the connected future. You'll be joining a global employer that is committed to attracting, growing and keeping the best talent. A place where you will be at the heart of our success!