Pauwels Consulting
EN
Senior Java & Azure Application Architect
Brussels-Capital
Digital - Infrastructure
Bachelor, Master
Work experience: 5-7
Reference number: 91357

We are looking for an experienced Java & Azure Application Architect to guide the migration of Java applications from AWS to Azure and to design future cloud-native solutions. You will work closely with architecture teams, cloud engineers, and implementation partners to define end-to-end application architectures and ensure secure, compliant, and scalable designs.

This role sits at the intersection of application architecture, cloud-native engineering, and DevOps-driven delivery, with an emphasis on building and migrating secure landing zones and modernising complex Java workloads.

What You Will Do

  • Design high-level and low-level software architectures for Java applications running on Azure.
  • Advise and support teams on AWS ? Azure migration paths, cloud-native redesign, and integration patterns.
  • Produce HLDs and LLDs, ensuring alignment with architecture principles and security guidelines.
  • Ensure compliance with established security and governance requirements.
  • Collaborate with enterprise architects, cloud engineers, and delivery partners on solution definition and implementation.
  • Support the adoption and implementation of Azure-native services, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
  • Contribute to standardisation and maturing of architectural processes across teams.

What are we looking for?

  • Education requirement: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience).
  • Language requirement: Fluent Dutch (C2).
  • Minimum 5+ years experience as a Java Software Architect.
  • Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, container technologies (Docker/Kubernetes).
  • Experience with DevOps and IaC (e.g. Terraform, Ansible).
  • Proficiency with modelling standards: ArchiMate, UML (ability to communicate architecture clearly).
  • Senior experience as a specialist architect in at least one domain (application, infrastructure, security, data, or process).
  • Experience working with modelling tools (Sparx EA, TOGAF-based approaches).

Should-Have Skills

  • Experience with Azure services (Compute, Storage, Networking, Security).
  • Understanding of cloud governance guidelines (public-sector frameworks).
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification or equivalent real-world expertise.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of general business processes.
  • Experience across project management aspects (budget, timing, estimations, coordination).
  • Broad architectural knowledge across domains (infrastructure, security, data, processes, etc.).

What do we offer?

Location: Brussels (hybrid)

Contract: Freelance or Permanent

Duration: 01/12/2025 - 30/06/2026

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