Cloud Platform Architect

4PS; Ede; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Home office allowance

28 vacation days

4PS Academy

4PS Life

Great Place to Work

Job summary

4PS Construction Software B.V. is looking for a Cloud Platform Architect to define and drive the strategic direction of our cloud platform and delivery architecture in the Netherlands.

You will establish architectural standards, roadmaps and best practices, ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient platforms aligned with business goals. You will provide technical leadership across cloud-native architecture, platform engineering, automation, security, and continuous delivery, guiding Azure

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software/ cloud engineering or related fields with 5+ years in leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the cloud platform strategy and architecture for 4PS.
• Lead architecture across products, integrations, and platform engineering initiatives.
• Guide evolution of the Azure ecosystem and ensure security, scalability and resilience.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Enterprise-scale cloud platforms

Azure expertise

IaC (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)

CI/CD

Security & compliance

Containerization & microservices

Cloud transformation

Azure DevOps / GitHub Enterprise

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

CI/CD tooling

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.

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