Ref: #66275

Cloud Architect

Summary Description:
We are seeking an experienced Azure Migration Cloud Architect to lead and manage the migration of on-premise systems and infrastructure to the Azure cloud. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Azure services, cloud architecture, and migration strategies, helping our client achieve a seamless and efficient transition to the cloud.

Role Type:
Freelance

Start Date:
Immediate. Could wait up to a month maximum.

Location/Language:
Location: Brussels, Belgium

Requirements Description:
  • Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and migrating applications to Microsoft Azure.
  • Strong understanding of cloud architecture, cloud-native services, and best practices.
  • Experience with cloud migration tools and strategies for moving workloads to Azure, including hybrid environments.
  • Solid understanding of security principles, compliance, and cloud governance.
  • Ability to work closely with development, operations, and business teams to drive migration projects.

Tasks Description:
  • Lead and design the architecture for migrating on-premise infrastructure and applications to the Azure cloud.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure the architecture is scalable, secure, and aligned with business goals.
  • Provide guidance on Azure best practices, security, and cost optimization throughout the migration process.
  • Develop and execute migration plans, including defining timelines, resources, and milestones.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during migration, ensuring a smooth transition to the cloud.
  • Perform assessments of existing infrastructure and recommend cloud-native solutions for optimization and performance improvement.
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure the ongoing health and performance of cloud resources post-migration.

Essential Skills/Experience Description:
  • 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with at least 3+ years specifically focused on Azure cloud migrations.
  • Proven experience in designing and executing cloud migration strategies, including lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and re-architecting applications for the cloud.
  • Deep knowledge of Azure services, including compute, networking, storage, identity management, and monitoring.
  • Expertise in Azure migration tools (e.g., Azure Migrate, ASR, Azure Site Recovery).
  • Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance, and governance best practices in Azure.
  • Experience in optimizing cloud architectures for performance, scalability, and cost.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines in Azure.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.

Desirable Skills/Additional Information Description:
  • Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Certified DevOps Engineer).
  • Experience with hybrid cloud environments or multi-cloud strategies.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or ARM templates.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerized workloads in Azure.
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies, especially Scrum.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex architectural issues.

Team Contact:
ollie.miracco@next-ventures.com
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