Azure Cloud Architect – Enterprise Governance & Infrastructure

Our client, a prominent organization in the human resources and social insurance sector, is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect to drive their cloud-native strategy. This role involves defining architectural visions and ensuring the Azure environment remains secure, scalable, and future-proof through both strategic planning and hands-on implementation.

• Design and manage the Azure cloud architecture including governance, landing zones, security, and networking.
• Define cloud standards, reference architectures, and best practices for engineering teams.
• Implement infrastructure solutions using 60% hands-on Infrastructure as Code with Terraform.
• Advise stakeholders on cloud strategy, modernization, and the integration of new Azure services.
• Guide delivery teams in DevOps principles and CI/CD processes using GitHub Actions.
• Perform architectural reviews, risk analyses, and technical validations to maintain system integrity.
• Document architectural decisions and maintain comprehensive decision records.

• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing solutions within the Azure ecosystem.
• Extensive experience with Azure governance, landing zones, security, identity, networking, and cost management.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• You possess strong knowledge of SDLC and CI/CD processes.
• You bring experience working within a complex enterprise context.
• You have strong communication and influencing skills with a strategic mindset.
• You are fluent in Dutch and English.

Nice to Haves

• Possession of Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.

• Start date: ASAP
• Location: Brugge
• Working model: Hybrid (onsite presence required on Monday and Wednesday)
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers