Azure Cloud Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end Azure cloud solutions tailored to business needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define cloud strategies, roadmaps, and best practices.
• Lead cloud migration and modernization projects from on-premises to Azure.
• Ensure security, scalability, and performance across all cloud environments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development and operations teams.
• Stay up to date with the latest Azure services and industry trends.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Strong understanding of Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Solid knowledge of networking, security, identity, and governance in Azure.
• Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert are highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Language Skills

• Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written) is required.
• Knowledge of French is considered a strong asset.

• Access to Challenging Projects: Work on diverse and impactful assignments for leading organisations across industries, ranging from strategic transformation programs to hands-on cloud, infrastructure, data and software engineering projects.

• Long-Term Opportunities & Project Continuity: We actively look for both long-term engagements and back-to-back assignments, helping you maintain a continuous pipeline of interesting projects throughout your freelance career.

• Freedom & Flexibility: Enjoy the independence of freelancing while benefiting from the strength of a trusted ICT partner and an extensive customer network across Belgium.

• A Strong Network of Experts: Become part of a large ecosystem of architects, engineers, consultants and industry specialists with whom you can exchange knowledge and best practices.

• Meaningful Customer Engagements: Collaborate directly with customers and stakeholders, helping them solve complex technical and business challenges while making a tangible impact.

• Diverse Technology Landscape: Gain exposure to modern technologies and innovative environments including Cloud, DevOps, Data & AI, Cybersecurity, Digital Workplace, Software Engineering and Enterprise Applications.

• Professional Partnership Approach: We value long-term relationships with our freelance consultants and strive for transparent communication, smooth onboarding and efficient project matching.

• Opportunities Beyond Delivery: Depending on your interests and expertise, you can contribute to pre-sales activities, solution design, technical workshops, RFP responses and customer advisory engagements.

• Hybrid and Flexible Working Models: Many of our projects offer a healthy balance between onsite collaboration and remote work, depending on customer requirements.

• Focus on Expertise and Entrepreneurship: We respect your independence and provide opportunities where you can fully leverage your expertise while continuing to grow your freelance practice.