Technical Architect (Microsoft Azure)

Hirexa Solutions Inc; Amsterdam; In loco; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hirexa Solutions Inc. seeks an experienced Technical Architect to define the Azure cloud strategy, lead enterprise-grade cloud solutions, and guide migration and modernization initiatives.

You will shape governance standards, oversee secure design, and mentor teams across engineering, DevOps, and security. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in IT/cloud architecture, deep Azure expertise, and a proven track record with security-focused cloud solutions and IaC using Terraform.

Competenze

• 10+ years of IT/cloud architecture experience.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with cloud security architecture and governance.
• Proven track record in cloud migration and modernization.

Mansioni

• Define and own the Azure cloud architecture strategy, standards, and long-term roadmap.
• Design and lead scalable, secure enterprise cloud architectures on Azure.
• Lead cloud migration of applications/workloads to Azure.
• Provide architectural guidance for modernization and cloud-native development.
• Implement cloud security architecture and compliance controls.
• Establish governance, design principles, and best practices across projects.
• Define IaC solutions using Terraform.
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, security, and infra teams.
• Advise on cloud technologies, cost optimization, and performance.
• Lead and mentor technical teams and communicate roadmaps to stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Azure expertise

Cloud architecture

Terraform

Cloud migration

Security architecture

Governance

Stakeholder management

CI/CD

FinOps

Azure certifications

Strumenti

Terraform

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking for an experienced Technical Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, cloud security architecture, cloud application migration, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). The candidate will be responsible for defining the Azure cloud architecture strategy and roadmap, designing enterprise-scale cloud solutions, and leading cloud migration and application modernization initiatives.

The role requires strong architectural leadership, the ability to establish governance standards, and experience guiding technical teams and stakeholders in delivering secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the Azure cloud architecture strategy, standards, and long-term roadmap.
• Design and lead the implementation of scalable, resilient, and secure enterprise-level cloud architectures using Microsoft Azure.
• Lead cloud migration strategies, including the assessment, planning, and migration of applications and workloads to Azure.
• Provide architectural guidance for application modernization and cloud-native solution development.
• Design and implement cloud security architecture, ensuring appropriate security controls and compliance with organizational standards.
• Establish architectural governance, design principles, and best practices across cloud projects.
• Define and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform.
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure architectural alignment.
• Evaluate cloud technologies and recommend appropriate solutions based on business and technical requirements.
• Support cloud cost optimization, performance, scalability, availability, and operational efficiency.
• Lead and mentor technical teams and provide architectural direction throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Communicate architecture decisions, technical roadmaps, risks, and recommendations to business and technical stakeholders.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in IT architecture, cloud architecture, or enterprise technology, with substantial hands‑on Azure experience.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services and enterprise cloud architecture.
• Strong experience in cloud security architecture and secure cloud solution design.
• Proven experience with cloud application migration and application modernization.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform.
• Experience defining cloud architecture strategies, roadmaps, and governance frameworks.
• Ability to design scalable, resilient, secure, and highly available cloud solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and technical leadership skills.
• Proven ability to lead, guide, and mentor technical teams.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation.
• Understanding of cloud cost optimization and FinOps principles.
• Experience with hybrid cloud and multi-cloud architecture patterns.
• Microsoft certifications, particularly Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Exposure to cloud-native application architectures and modern engineering practices.