Would you like to lead the creation of an innovative cloud platform within a Microsoft Azure service environment? Are you skilled in both designing cloud architectures and being hands-on with Azure engineering? Would you like to collaborate closely with teams to deliver scalable cloud solutions?

The client is at a pivotal stage, focusing on building a future-proof cloud platform. Your key challenge will be designing and implementing a scalable architecture that integrates seamlessly with the broader business objectives, while also getting hands-on with cloud engineering tasks. Collaboration and stakeholder engagement are essential, as you will be guiding teams and driving the technical vision forward.

I’m looking for someone who:

• 7+ years of experience with Azure Cloud services.
• Proven experience in IT architecture, with a strong focus on building cloud platform.
• Is proficient in cloud architecture design while remaining hands-on with Azure Cloud engineering tasks.
• Strong skills in Azure DevOps, Networking, Security, Monitoring, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, GitLab, and automation tools like CI/CD.
• Experience with containers such as Kubernetes, AKS, and Docker.
• Is comfortable switching between strategic design and hands-on implementation.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Who can maintain a balance between strategic, tactical, and operational thinking.
• Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus).
• Relevant Azure & Togaf certifications are highly desirable.

Nice to have:

• Experience working with large companies or within the Telecom industry.
• Previous experience building, designing scalable & reliable cloud platforms from scratch with a hands-on approach.
• Strong knowledge of infra design, migration & integration within Azure environments with an execellent stakeholder relationship developement.

For a company who:

• Offers a 6-month extendable contract with potential to continue for 2+ years.
• Provides a competitive hourly rate, based on experience and match in consultation.
• Embraces a flexible work environment, with 2-3 days onsite per week onsite.

We know we ask a lot, but encourage you to apply even if you fit 80% of the role.

Apply now! Chat first? Call Jawwad Saleem at 020 305 0062 or e-mail me at Jawwad.Saleem@darwinrecruitment.com to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Note: We can only consider candidates already based in the Netherlands, as relocation is not possible for this role. Visa sponsorship might be an option if you are already residing in the Netherlands.

Keywords: Azure Cloud Services, IT Architecture, Cloud Platform, Stakeholder Management, Digital Transformation, Cloud Integration, Cloud Migration, Microsoft Technologies.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Jawwad Saleem