Azure Cloud Architect

Itineris , with HQ in Belgium, is a global technology company purely focused on software and services for the energy and water industry . Itineris is the developer of UMAX , a customer information system (CIS) and ERP solution fully integrated with and leveraging the power of Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 platform . Founded in 2003 and Microsoft Dynamics Global ISV , Itineris has a sound financial base and has established an impressive track record of successful implementations . Our clients are international and regional players such as De Watergroep, Eneco, Engie, SSE, City of New York, City of Baltimore, Boston Water and Sewer Commission, City of Dallas... With offices in Europe, North America and India, we count 550+ IT and utility specialists and are regularly looking for talented experts and starters to join our growing teams. Function As an Azure Cloud Architect you will work in the Enterprise Technology & Services (ETS) department and will be the liaison between the Azure Engineering team and the delivery organization to design, develop and document the reference architectures for UMAX workloads in Azure . Using the Dynamics platform and cloud native resources and services, you will create the architecture and present it to our stakeholders & customers. You will develop a solid understanding of our organization’s strategy, application landscape, architectural patterns, and the Azure and Dynamics platforms. This knowledge will enable you to create clear reference architectures and guidelines that can be consistently applied across our customer solutions. You will stay up to date with the evolution of the Azure services and the innovations of the Itineris R&D teams. The role is based in Hyderabad. What is UMAX? UMAX integrates CRM, billing, invoicing, cash collection, meter data, asset and service management modules in one solution, offering utilities the tools & processes for effective sales, increased customer contribution margins, reduced lead times and streamlined operations. By doing so, it enables them to take operational performance and customer experience to higher levels, while cutting costs to serve. As an Azure Cloud Architect, you will… Design and document Azure solutions aligned with UMAX architecture and business requirements. Support engineering and deployment teams to ensure solutions are built and delivered as intended. Collaborate across business units (and with customers when needed) to present architecture clearly and translate complex concepts into business‑aligned decisions. Contribute to business development and technical pre‑sales activities. Share knowledge effectively across teams. Stay current with Azure platform advancements and UMAX product innovations. Participate actively in the (Azure) Technical Solution Architect community within Itineris. Our ideal candidate… Experience & Background Has min. 3 years’ experience as a technical solution architect , with a solid technical background in the Microsoft Azure cloud platform , including (but not limited to): Networking & security - VNETs, firewalls, Application Gateways, API Management Data services - Storage Accounts, Azure SQL, NoSQL data stores Compute & integration – Virtual Machines, Function Apps, Logic Apps, Container Apps Governance & operations - Azure Policy, monitoring, alerting Has implementation experience with Zero Trust principles, Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework , and the Azure Well-Architected Framework . Has experience with Dynamics 365 and/or the Power Platform (nice to have) . Certifications (or willingness to obtain) AZ‑305 - Azure Solutions Architect Expert (required) AZ‑400 - DevOps Engineer Expert AZ‑500 - Azure Security Engineer Associate Mindset & Ways of Working Has a cloud‑first security mindset and works with ownership and accountability. Is a continuous learner , eager to explore new technologies and translate them into business‑relevant solutions. Has a problem‑solving mentality and is hands‑on when needed. Can analyse problems from multiple angles and propose creative, realistic solutions . Communication & stakeholder skills Can influence and convince both internal teams and external stakeholders through clear reasoning and structured argumentation. Enjoys presenting solution proposals to customers and prospects at executive level. Can translate complex technical concepts into clear, business‑aligned decisions. Has excellent oral and written communication skills in English. We offer you... A warm welcome ! Enthusiastic colleagues will help you integrate and quickly feel at ease. The possibility to gain valuable experience in a fast-changing technological market . In-depth initial training , long term career development and personal growth . An attractive & competitive compensation & benefits package Modern, spacious office in HiTech city And… a lot of ‘fun’ moments !