Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and solution-oriented Azure Cloud Architect to join our team. This role focuses on designing, migrating, and optimizing enterprise workloads on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate has a strong background in cloud architecture, DevOps, security, and infrastructure automation, with hands-on expertise in building scalable, secure, and resilient solutions in regulated environments.
Job Details
Job Title: Azure Cloud Architect
Location: Zürich, Switzerland (Hybrid)
Contract duration: 1 year
Key Responsibilities
* Cloud Architecture & Design
* Cloud Migration & Modernization
* DevOps & Automation
* Security & Compliance
* Implement Azure security best practices (IAM, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel)
* Integration & Data Engineering
* Integrate enterprise systems using Azure API Management, Event Hub, Service Bus, and Logic Apps
* Architect data solutions leveraging Azure Data Lake, Synapse, and real-time streaming (Kafka, Event Hub)
* Monitoring & Optimization
* Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
* Work closely with stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into architectural solutions
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams
* Continuously assess emerging Azure services and recommend improvements
Required Skills & Qualifications
* 8+ years of overall IT experience, with at least 4+ years in cloud architecture (Azure focus)
* Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
* Strong knowledge of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker, Helm
* Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates)
* Deep understanding of cloud networking, security, and identity management
* Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language (PowerShell, Python, or similar)
* Experience integrating enterprise systems via APIs, messaging (Service Bus/Event Hub), and data pipelines
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Azure certification(s): Azure Solutions Architect Expert (or equivalent) strongly preferred
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services
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