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Azure Cloud Architect (m/w/x)
Avanade · Düsseldorf, NW, Deutschland
Düsseldorf, NW, DeutschlandHybrid
Remuneration
Not specified
Location
Düsseldorf, NW, Deutschland
Visa sponsorship
Not specified
Job summary
The Azure Cloud Architect role involves designing and implementing innovative cloud solutions for enterprise clients using Microsoft Azure. Key responsibilities include architecting secure Azure cloud architectures, leading migrations to Azure, and leveraging Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Bicep to automate deployments. The position requires strong hands-on experience with Azure solutions and a deep understanding of cloud architectures and security concepts.
Benefits
Excellent learning and development opportunitiesAt least 80 hours of training per yearPaid certificationsCollaboration with highly skilled technical expertsDedicated career adviser
Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience in architecting, implementing, and operating Microsoft Azure solutions
- Deep understanding of cloud and enterprise architectures, distributed systems, and hybrid scenarios
- Experience with networking, security, and identity concepts
- Knowledge of automation and Infrastructure as Code
- Experience with integration and data architectures in cloud environments
- Solid understanding of governance, ALM, and quality frameworks
- Ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills
- Confident interaction with customers and project stakeholders
- Mentoring and coaching mindset toward consultants and engineers
- Experience or knowledge in data and AI-based services on Azure
- Fluency in German and English
Responsibilities
- Design resilient, scalable, and secure Azure cloud architectures for enterprise customers.
- Lead the design and implementation of Azure Landing Zones that establish a compliant and secure cloud foundation.
- Architect and drive complex migrations of infrastructure, applications, and databases from on-premises environments to Azure.
- Design and implement cloud-native solutions using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, and modern Azure platform services.
- Develop hybrid and edge cloud solutions that integrate Azure with existing enterprise environments.
- Define cloud governance, security, identity, networking, and compliance standards.
- Leverage Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates) to automate deployments and platform management.
- Collaborate closely with technical teams, project stakeholders, and executive leadership to ensure successful delivery.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineering teams.
- Support solution development, client workshops, architecture reviews, and pre-sales activities.
Skills
AKSARM TemplatesAzureAzure DevOpsBicepGitHubKubernetesTerraform
Languages
GermanEnglish
Travel
Willingness to travel depending on project requirements
Relocation
No