Azure Cloud Architect

Tessero; Skåne län; On-site; SEK 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tessero in Sweden is seeking a Cloud Architect to join the Nordic Cloud Solutions Team. The role bridges cloud architecture and engineering, designing secure, scalable Azure-based solutions in close collaboration with product teams and client cloud leads.

You will apply security, FinOps, and cloud-native design principles while working hands-on to implement architectures and mentor other engineers in a Nordic context.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure and cloud architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of security, identity and access management.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation.
• Knowledge of containers/Kubernetes and CI/CD.
• Experience with Azure Landing Zones and Cloud Adoption Framework.
• Experience with Terraform and/or Bicep.
• Ability to combine architecture with hands-on engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and guide secure, resilient and cost-efficient cloud solutions.
• Work hands-on with engineering teams to turn architecture into implementable solutions.
• Support product teams with cloud architecture, modernization and cloud-native design.
• Define and promote reusable architecture patterns and best practices across teams.
• Support the adoption and use of the central company’s cloud platform capabilities within the Nordic organization.
• Provide architectural guidance for Azure services, containers/AKS, integrations and Infrastructure as Code.
• Embed security, observability, resilience and FinOps principles into solution design.
• Identify architectural risks and technical dependencies early in the delivery lifecycle.
• Collaborate with central cloud/platform teams and other architects to align local solutions with common cloud principles.
• Contribute to technical troubleshooting and complex engineering challenges

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Cloud architecture

Security & IAM

Infrastructure as Code

Containers/Kubernetes & CI/CD

Azure Landing Zones & CAF

Terraform & Bicep

Hands-on engineering

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Job description

Language:

English and Swedish full professional proficiency

Role overview:

The Cloud Architect is a hands‑on member of the Nordic Cloud Solutions Team, working closely with the Nordic product teams as well as the client organisation cloud teams to bridge cloud architecture and engineering.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and guide secure, resilient and cost-efficient cloud solutions.
• Work hands‑on with engineering teams to turn architecture into implementable solutions.
• Support product teams with cloud architecture, modernization and cloud‑native design.
• Define and promote reusable architecture patterns and best practices across teams.
• Support the adoption and use of the central company’s cloud platform capabilities within the Nordic organization.
• Provide architectural guidance for Azure services, containers/AKS, integrations and Infrastructure as Code.
• Embed security, observability, resilience and FinOps principles into solution design.
• Identify architectural risks and technical dependencies early in the delivery lifecycle.
• Collaborate with central cloud/platform teams and other architects to align local solutions with common cloud principles.
• Contribute to technical troubleshooting and complex engineering challenges

Requirements:

Must have

• Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure and cloud architecture
• In-depth knowledge of security, identity and access management
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation
• Knowledge of containers/Kubernetes and CI/CD
• Experience with Azure Landing Zones and Cloud Adoption Framework
• Experience with Terraform and/or Bicep
• Ability to combine architecture with hands‑on engineering

Nice to have

• Experience with monitoring, observability and operational resilience
• Understanding of FinOps and cloud cost optimization
• Knowledge of integration architecture, APIs and event-driven solutions
• Experience with AWS or multi-cloud environments
• Knowledge of AI and Azure AI services
• Relevant certifications, e.g. Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Collaborative – works well across teams and functions.
• Pragmatic and solution-oriented – focuses on solutions that work in practice.
• Strong communicator – explains complex technical topics clearly.
• Proactive – identifies risks and opportunities early.
• Coaching mindset – shares knowledge and supports others.
• Business-minded – understands the balance between technology, cost and business value.

As part of the recruitment process, the client might conduct background checks on candidates who progress to later stages.