Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of enterprise cloud architecture on Microsoft Azure
• Define and implement cloud standards, governance models, and best practices across business units
• Provide architectural guidance for integrating M&A acquired cloud native applications into the existing ecosystem
• Drive the transition from IaaS heavy deployments toward PaaS and cloud native services
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to modernize legacy systems
• Develop reference architectures, roadmaps, and migration strategies
• Support cultural and technical transformation toward cloud native engineering practices
• Ensure scalability, security, and cost optimization across cloud environments
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, including IT leadership and business teams

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, consulting, or enterprise IT transformation
• Strong hands on experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, networking, identity, security)
• Proven experience designing and implementing cloud native architectures
• Experience supporting M&A integration or complex enterprise environments
• Deep understanding of:
  • Cloud governance and landing zones
  • Microservices and container based architectures
  • DevOps and CI/CD practices
• Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure native services (e.g., App Services, AKS, Functions)
• Familiarity with frameworks like Azure Well Architected Framework
• Certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Experience in energy, industrial, or manufacturing sectors
• Exposure to multi cloud or hybrid cloud environments

Key Success Factors

• Ability to bridge traditional infrastructure teams with modern cloud native development
• Strong communication skills to influence cultural and architectural change
• Strategic mindset with hands on technical depth

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree