Pauwels Consulting
EN
Azure Cloud & Application Architect
Brussels-Capital
Digital - Infrastructure
Bachelor, Master
Work experience: 3-5
Reference number: 91356

We’re looking for a seasoned Azure Cloud & Application Architect to design, guide, and support the migration of Java-based applications from AWS to a secure Azure environment. You will be responsible for high-security landing zones, cloud governance, automation, and shaping best practices for future cloud projects.

What You Will Do

  • Design and maintain the Azure cloud architecture, including roadmaps and reference patterns.
  • Advise on landing zones, security, identity, governance, and compliance.
  • Architect cloud-native and cloud-ready solutions for Java applications being migrated to Azure.
  • Standardise and document architectural principles and reusable building blocks.
  • Collaborate closely with DevOps teams, cloud engineers, and external partners during implementation.
  • Evaluate emerging Azure capabilities and translate them into actionable opportunities.
  • Support the professionalisation of processes and best practices for cloud adoption.

What are we looking for?

  • Strong experience designing and hosting Java applications on Azure.
  • Deep knowledge of Azure services, networking, security, identity, and automation.
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (or equivalent proven expertise).
  • At least 3+ years experience as a Cloud Architect with an Azure focus.
  • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform) and CI/CD tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
  • Experience as a specialist architect in at least one domain (e.g., infrastructure, application, security, data).
  • Proficiency with modelling techniques: ArchiMate, TOGAF, UML, Sparx EA.
  • Language requirement: Dutch C2 (mandatory).

Should-Have Skills

  • Familiarity with cloud governance and public-sector guidelines.
  • Experience with the Azure Administrator Associate certification or equivalent knowledge.
  • Good understanding of general business processes.
  • Knowledge of project management aspects (budget, coordination, estimation, planning).
  • Broad architectural awareness across multiple domains.

Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of the Cloud Adoption Framework and Well-Architected Framework.

What do we offer?

Location: Brussels (hybrid – remote days aligned with the team)

Contract: Freelance or Permanent

Duration: 01/12/2025 - 30/06/2026

Vacancies that may also interest you

Kenneth Van Cleynenbreugel
Business & Talent Consultant
We are a Great Place to Work
We evaluate our work environment with a survey and audit and have been allowed to call ourselves a Great Place to Work and Best Workplace for five years in a row now.
We are a Great Place to Work