Cloud Platform Architect

4ps; Ede; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4PS Academy

4PS Life

Great Place to Work

Home office allowance

Hybrid working

Job summary

4PS is looking for a seasoned Cloud Platform Architect to shape the cloud strategy and software delivery architecture from its office in Ede, Netherlands. You will set architectural standards, roadmaps, and best practices to keep platforms secure, scalable, and resilient in line with business goals.

You will lead cloud-native design, automation, security, and continuous delivery initiatives across Azure-based ecosystems, collaborating with engineering, product, and leadership teams to drive

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in cloud and architecture governance.
• Proven track record designing enterprise-scale cloud platforms.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and IaC practices.
• Strong ability to establish standards, security frameworks, and best practices.
• Knowledge of containers, microservices, and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Define architectural standards and roadmaps for cloud platforms.
• Lead cloud-native design, automation, and platform engineering initiatives.
• Drive security, observability, and continuous delivery across teams.
• Guide Azure landscape decisions and architecture alignment.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and product stakeholders to translate requirements.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Cloud-native design

Azure

DevOps / Platform engineering

Security best practices

Leadership

Stakeholder management

API & microservices

Automation

IaC (Terraform / IaC)

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Azure DevOps

GitHub Enterprise

Power Platform

Logic Apps

AI Foundry

Job description

As a Cloud Platform Architect at 4PS, you will define and drive the strategic direction of our cloud platform and software delivery architecture. You will establish architectural standards, technology roadmaps, and best practices that ensure our platforms, infrastructure, integrations, and delivery pipelines remain secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with business goals. Working closely with architects, engineering teams, and product stakeholders, you will translate complex business requirements into future-proof technical solutions.

In this role, you will provide technical leadership across cloud-native architecture, platform engineering, automation, security, and continuous delivery initiatives. You will oversee the evolution of our Azure ecosystem, guide key technology decisions, and drive architectural alignment across products, integrations, and the wider Hilti Construction Software portfolio. Your expertise will help shape a scalable and high-performing technology foundation that supports the continued growth of 4PS.

What do you bring?

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, cloud engineering, DevOps, platform engineering, or infrastructure architecture, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership or architect position;
• Extensive experience designing and governing enterprise-scale cloud platforms and DevOps operating models;
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, cloud-native architectures, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM), CI/CD, automation, and platform engineering principles;
• Proven experience establishing architectural standards, security frameworks, and operational best practices across multiple product teams;
• Strong knowledge of containerization (Container Apps), microservices architectures, API management, integration patterns, and distributed systems;
• Experience leading cloud transformation initiatives and driving adoption of Cloud Infrastructure practices;
• Familiarity with Microsoft’s broader ecosystem, including Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise, Power Platform, Logic Apps, AI Foundry, and related technologies;
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences;
• A passion for innovation, technical excellence, and building scalable platforms that enable development teams to succeed.

What do we offer?

• Take ownership of the overall cloud and platform architecture strategy within 4PS;
• Influence key technology decisions and define architectural standards, best practices, and technology roadmaps;
• Lead initiatives in cloud-native architecture, platform engineering, automation, observability, security;
• Shape and optimize our Azure landscape to support scalability, reliability, and future growth;
• Act as a trusted advisor and sparring partner for architects, engineering leaders, and product teams;
• Drive architectural alignment across products, integrations, and the wider Hilti Construction Software portfolio;
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve our engineering practices and platform capabilities;
• Balance strategic thinking with practical execution, helping teams deliver high-quality software at scale.

What can you expect from us?

• A competitive salary with an end-of-year bonus;
• The opportunity to work with the latest Microsoft technologies and software;
• A modern and comfortable workplace at our office in Ede, equipped with everything you need to work effectively;
• Flexibility in working hours and location, including hybrid working and a home office allowance;
• 28 vacation days based on a full-time employment contract, with the option to purchase additional days;
• An ambitious and friendly team;
• The opportunity to work for a fast-growing and ambitious organization;
• A role where you can make a real impact, with plenty of freedom, autonomy, and responsibility;
• 4PS Academy : our platform for internal training and professional development;
• 4PS Life : supporting a healthy and enjoyable work-life balance through initiatives such as LAN parties, fresh fruit, periodic health checks, and company events;
• A certified Great Place to Work , recognized by our own colleagues.