Expert Cloud Architect – Azure & Terraform

Our client, a key organization in the Belgian infrastructure and transportation sector, is seeking an Expert Cloud Architect. The project involves leading large-scale migration and modernization programs for production workloads, focusing on strategic transition and decommissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Define and oversee cloud migration strategies for critical production workloads.
• Lead modernization programs covering transition, cutover, and decommissioning phases.
• Design scalable and secure cloud architectures based on organizational requirements.
• Provision and configure production cloud environments using automation tools.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• You bring 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture roles within complex environments.
• You possess 15+ years of overall professional experience in the IT sector.
• You have documented experience as an architect on Azure migration and modernization programs.
• You bring hands-on experience using Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure provisioning and configuration.
• You're a Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• You possess a valid certification issued by OVHcloud or Scaleway.
• You are fluent in English with at least a B1 level in Dutch or French.

Nice to Haves

• Willingness to adapt architectural designs to evolving European hyperscaler standards.

Offer

• Start date: January 1, 2027
• Duration: Until December 31, 2028
• Work regime: 80% (0.8 FTE)
• Location: Brussels
• Working model: Hybrid (2 days per week onsite, with flexibility up to 5 days if required)
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers