Cloud Solution Architect

Maxima Consulting; Kraków; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Stable long-term employment

Friendly work atmosphere

Growth opportunities

Impactful role

Team-oriented culture

Attractive benefit package

Job summary

Maxima Consulting, located in Kraków, is seeking a Cloud Solution Architect to lead the design of comprehensive technology standards and enterprise information systems. In this role, you will drive the global technology roadmap while collaborating with business and technical teams to ensure successful deployments across Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 solutions.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of IT experience, with a strong focus on cloud architecture and infrastructure. This position offers a hybrid work model and an attractive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT, with a background as an Infrastructure Engineer or IT Architect.
• 3+ years as a Cloud Architect, leading large-scale infrastructure transformations.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Cloud services and ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Partner with IT teams to map business requirements into technical architectures.
• Architect and document global cloud guidelines for performance and security.
• Act as the architect for Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 solutions.

Skills

Cloud ecosystem management

Microsoft Azure

Infrastructure design

Stakeholder communication

Cloud migration

Tools

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Entra ID

Azure AI

Job description

About the project

We are seeking a Cloud Solution Architect to serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and establishing comprehensive technology standards and enterprise information systems.

You will drive our client's global technology roadmap forward while partnering with both business and technical units to assess requirements, choose the right tools, and ensure successful deployments.

Additionally, your focus will be on governing Microsoft Azure services - including cloud infrastructure, Microsoft Entra ID management, and advanced Azure AI features - while acting as the architectural lead for Microsoft 365 solutions like Power Platform and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional IT teams to map business requirements into robust, scalable technical architectures.
• Architect, document, and oversee global cloud guidelines, ensuring top-tier performance, security, compliance, and maintainability.
• Serve as the core architect for our client's Microsoft ecosystem, specifically focusing on Microsoft Azure (infrastructure, Entra ID) and Microsoft 365 solutions (SharePoint, Power Platform).
• Craft and continuously update a long-term technology strategy centered around Microsoft Cloud innovation.
• Deliver architectural consulting, design blueprints, and hands‑on guidance for international cloud and infrastructure deployments.
• Champion AI solution engineering and benchmark next‑gen tech to automate and optimize core business operations.
• Review, streamline, and upgrade existing infrastructure to ensure alignment with corporate strategy and future scalability.
• Act as the ultimate Microsoft Cloud expert by delivering technical training, leading presentations, and providing high‑level support for complex requests or incidents.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of professional IT background, with a proven track record working as an Infrastructure Engineer or IT Architect.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience operating specifically as a Cloud Architect, including practical leadership in large‑scale infrastructure transformations and Azure cloud migrations.
• Strong, hands‑on experience deploying, managing, and maintaining the Microsoft Cloud ecosystem, with deep familiarity in Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Azure AI, and Copilot.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.
• Comprehensive understanding of legacy on‑premises setups, including physical servers, networking, and end‑user computing setups.
• Prior experience with other public cloud ecosystems (such as AWS) would be a distinct advantage.
• General knowledge of ITIL methodologies (an ITIL Foundation certificate is a plus).

Benefits

• Work in a hybrid model in the office in Kraków.
• Long‑term and stable employment based on a contract of employment.
• Friendly work atmosphere in a large and stable company with a global reach.
• Chance to grow in a dynamic and international environment.
• A role that has a real impact on business outcomes.
• Strong team‑oriented culture.
• Attractive benefit package.