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
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