Cloud Architect

SDG Group Netherlands – an ALTEN company; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company lease car with fuel card

Net expense allowance

27 vacation days (+_up to 10)

Job summary

SDG Group Netherlands – an ALTEN company is seeking a Cloud Architect to strengthen data engineering capabilities across our offices in Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Eindhoven. You will define scalable, secure end-to-end cloud solutions and advise business stakeholders and delivery teams on architecture.

Requirements include a bachelor’s or master’s in a relevant field, 4–5 years in a similar role, fluent English (Dutch a bonus), and hands-on experience with Azure/AWS/GCP, Terraform, Bicep, Docker

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field.
• 4–5 years of work experience in a similar role.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a bonus.
• Cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, GCP considered a plus.
• IaC: Terraform, Bicep; Containers: Docker, Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end solution architectures based on requirements.
• Translate requirements into robust technical designs.
• Document and maintain architecture deliverables.
• Guide development teams and ensure best practices.
• Collaborate with enterprise and domain architects for coherence.
• Ensure quality, security, scalability, and performance.
• Identify architectural risks and provide expert guidance.
• Stay updated with technology trends and improvements.

Skills

Fluent in English

End-to-end solution design

Architectural guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Terraform

Bicep

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

This position is open for our offices in Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Eindhoven.

The Role

As part of our continued growth, SDG/ALTEN Nederland is looking for a Cloud Architect to strengthen our data engineering capabilities and contribute to complex, data-driven projects.

Position Overview

The Cloud Architect is responsible for defining, designing, guiding, and overseeing the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality end-to-end solutions within cloud and data-driven environments. The role ensures that solutions are robust, scalable, secure, and future-proof, while balancing business, functional, non-functional, and technical requirements.

This role acts as a key advisor to business stakeholders, enterprise architects, and delivery teams, translating complex requirements into clear architectural designs and ensuring consistent implementation across projects and platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and design end-to-end solution architectures based on business, information, application, and technical requirements
• Translate business and functional requirements into robust technical designs
• Define, document, and maintain architecture deliverables
• Support and guide development teams in implementing architecture and applying best practices
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, domain architects, and technical teams to ensure coherence
• Ensure quality, security, scalability, performance, availability, and maintainability are met
• Identify and mitigate architectural risks and provide expert-level guidance on complex technical challenges
• Stay up to date with technological developments and translate them into actionable architectural improvements
• Experience with IoT platforms, AI-driven solutions, or data-intensive architectures is considered a plus

What We Look For

• Completed bachelor's degree or master's degree in a relevant field
• 4-5 years of work experience in a similar role
• Fluent in English. Dutch is a bonus
• Cloud platforms: Azure(AWS / Google Cloud Platform (GCP) can be considered as a plus)
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Bicep
• Containers & orchestration: Docker (Kubernetes is considered a plus)
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and distributed systems
• Knowledge of modern architecture patterns
• Ability to design across both backend and frontend system landscapes at architectural level

What We Offer

• A company lease car with fuel card
• A monthly net expense allowance
• 27 vacation days, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days
• A pension scheme with no personal contribution

Why Choose ALTEN?

• Impactful projects in sectors such as industry, defense, mobility, telecom, and finance
• A diverse client portfolio, ranging from large corporates to innovative SMEs
• Continuous career development through SDG’s expertise: training, knowledge groups, events, and consultancy skill development
• A collaborative culture with driven professionals who value knowledge sharing
• A strong innovation mindset, encouraging creative thinking and modern data solutions

About ALTEN

ALTEN is a global leader in engineering and technology consultancy, supporting top-tier clients in their innovation and R&D strategies. With over 57,000 consultants in more than 30 countries, ALTEN operates across industries such as aerospace, automotive, telecom, finance, energy, and life sciences.

ALTEN Nederland plays a key role within the ALTEN Group, with offices in Eindhoven, Capelle aan den IJssel, Apeldoorn, Groningen, and Amstelveen. With 550+ consultants and over 20 years of experience, we deliver high-quality technology and IT solutions and support organizations in their digital and technological transformation.

A major milestone in our growth was the acquisition of SDG, a recognized pioneer in Data, Analytics & AI consulting and an expert in complex systems engineering. This strategic step has strengthened our technical expertise and expanded our portfolio of advanced solutions. By integrating SDG’s knowledge and capabilities, we are able to deliver innovative solutions that create added value for both our clients and consultants, in the Netherlands and beyond.