Remuneration
Not specified
Location
Madrid, MD, Spain
Visa sponsorship
Not specified
Job summary
The Senior Azure Cloud Architect defines and evolves enterprise cloud architecture, using Microsoft Azure as the primary platform to deliver secure, scalable, resilient, cost-effective solutions aligned with business objectives. The role leads Azure Landing Zone design, governance, cloud migration and modernization, and security and compliance efforts, while advancing FinOps, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and cloud-native practices; it also supports interoperability with AWS and Google Cloud Platform.
Benefits
Continuous learning opportunitiesMultinational work environment
Qualifications
- At least 8 years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or architecture.
- At least 5 years designing and implementing Azure cloud solutions at enterprise scale.
- Experience with Azure Landing Zones, cloud governance, security, and modernization.
- Experience integrating Azure with on-premises environments; AWS or GCP exposure is desirable.
- Strong understanding of the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and Azure Well-Architected Framework.
- Expertise in Azure networking, governance, security, identity management, monitoring, and cost optimization.
- Experience with Azure services including AKS, App Services, API Management, and Azure Monitor.
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, including Terraform, Bicep, or ARM, and CI/CD automation.
- Understanding of cloud security tools and concepts, including Microsoft Entra ID, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Azure Policy, RBAC, Key Vault, and Zero Trust.
- Experience with containerization and Kubernetes.
Responsibilities
- Develop Azure architecture roadmaps aligned with business and technology strategies.
- Define target-state architectures, modernization approaches, and cloud migration strategies.
- Establish architecture standards, reference patterns, and governance guardrails.
- Lead the design, governance, and evolution of Azure Landing Zones.
- Design secure Azure networking and hybrid connectivity, including hub-and-spoke architecture, private connectivity, DNS, and segmentation.
- Define cloud governance frameworks aligned with security, risk, compliance, and operational requirements.
- Lead cloud transformation and migration initiatives.
- Develop cloud cost optimization strategies, KPIs, and reporting.
- Promote Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD automation, DevOps, and cloud-native practices.
- Provide architecture leadership across global initiatives and present solutions to technical and business stakeholders.
- Mentor engineering and operations teams on cloud strategy and architecture.
Skills
AKSAWSAzureAzure DevOpsAzure Key VaultAzure MonitorBicepGCPGitHubGitHub ActionsIAMKubernetesTerraformVaultARM Templates
Certifications
Azure Solutions Architect Expert (preferred)Azure Administrator Associate (preferred)Azure Security Engineer Associate (preferred)CCSP (preferred)TOGAF (preferred)CKA (preferred)AWS or GCP architect certification (advantageous)
Degrees
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or aMaster's degree preferred
Work schedule
Flexible schedule
Industry
Testing, inspection, and certification
Relocation
No