Cloud Architect

Do you have 3+ years of experience working with cloud platforms? Apply now for a contract opportunity with a client in Brussels.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience working with cloud platforms, primarily Microsoft Azure.
• Practical experience with Terraform (or equivalent, e.g., ARM templates) for cloud provisioning and automation.
• Ability to design, implement, and operate cloud solutions with a focus on security, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Experience with DevOps practices and integrating CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps) for consistent and secure deployments.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and containerised workloads, with experience deploying clusters (preferably Azure Kubernetes Service).
• Strong understanding of cloud networking and security design, including Zero Trust principles and policy enforcement.
• Experience or strong interest in FinOps principles, including tagging, cost allocation, reporting, and optimization.
• Awareness of security and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIS2, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks).
• Soft Skills: Analytical and structured mindset, results-oriented, strong collaboration and communication skills, customer-focused, and a continuous learning attitude.
• Languages: English (fluent), French (fluent) and/or Dutch (fluent).

Job Description:

• Design, implement, and optimise the cloud ecosystem, primarily on Microsoft Azure, supporting multi-cloud integrations where needed.
• Apply governance principles covering networking, identity, resource organisation, and security, and contribute to developing reusable cloud components.
• Promote automation-first approaches by building Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with tools like Terraform.
• Integrate security best practices into all designs, including Zero Trust principles, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., NIS2, ISO 27001).
• Apply FinOps practices to improve financial accountability, supporting cost allocation, reporting, and identifying optimisation opportunities.
• Support operational models by ensuring monitoring, logging, and cost management are integrated, and contribute to data services design (e.g., database integration).
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.