Azure Solution Architect – Long-Term Contract

💰 €650-700 per day | 📍 Remote with occasional onsite (EU-based candidates preferred)

We are looking for an experienced Azure Solution Architect to join our client on a long-term contract. This role focuses on Azure cloud architecture, enterprise migrations, security, and automation, helping organizations drive digital transformation with Microsoft Azure.

If you have deep expertise in Azure Infrastructure, Identity & Access Management (Entra ID), Security, and Migrations, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

✅ Enterprise-Level Azure Architecture: Design and implement best practices for Azure cloud solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs.
✅ Azure Migrations & Hybrid Cloud: Lead on-premises-to-Azure migrations, including VMs, applications, and databases.
✅ Identity & Access Management: Configure and manage Entra ID (Azure AD), hybrid identity, and security policies.
✅ Networking & Security: Implement Azure Networking (VNETs, NSGs, ExpressRoute, VPNs) and security best practices.
✅ Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automate infrastructure deployment using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
✅ Cost Optimization & Governance: Define Azure governance frameworks, FinOps strategies, and enforce best practices.
✅ Azure DevOps & Automation: Implement CI/CD pipelines, containerization (AKS), and scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
✅ Troubleshooting & Support: Work closely with IT teams to resolve Azure-related issues and optimize cloud performance.

What We’re Looking For

✔ Extensive hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, infrastructure, and networking.
✔ Proven ability to migrate workloads from on-premises environments to Azure.
✔ Strong expertise in Entra ID (Azure AD), IAM, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
✔ Experience with Azure Security Center, Defender for Cloud, and Sentinel.
✔ IaC proficiency – Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
✔ Knowledge of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and hybrid cloud solutions.
✔ DevOps & Automation – Azure DevOps, Kubernetes (AKS), PowerShell, Python, Bash.
✔ Certifications preferred:

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

Soft Skills & Requirements

🎯 Clear communication – Ability to align with stakeholders, provide updates, and troubleshoot effectively.
🤝 Collaboration mindset – Works well in a team, sharing knowledge and supporting peers.
⚡ Proactive problem solver – Anticipates challenges and takes initiative to resolve them.
🌍 International experience – Comfortable working in diverse, global teams.
🗣 Languages: Fluent English required; German is a plus.

Contract Details

📅 Duration: Long-term contract
💰 Rate: €650-700 per day
📍 Location: Remote (EU-based preferred, occasional onsite possible)
🚀 Start Date: ASAP

If you're ready to take on an exciting Azure cloud transformation project, apply today! 🚀