Platform Architect-Azure-

Platform Architect Azure-

Eindhoven Netherlands Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6 months Requirement ID: Status: Open

We are looking for an experienced Azure Platform Architect to join our international Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) a dynamic team of 75 cloud professionals driving enterprise cloud adoption automation and innovation.

If youre passionate about Azure architecture DevOps enablement and building intelligent cloud solutions this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our cloud ecosystem.

Role Overview

As an Azure Solution Architect you will guide DevOps teams in designing deploying and optimizing solutions on Microsoft Azure. You will act as a trusted advisor technical leader and CCoE ambassador ensuring secure scalable compliant and costefficient cloud adoption across the organization. You will also contribute to AIdriven automation solutions that enhance both internal CCoE operations and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and expertise in cloud onboarding across Azure (primary focus) and Google Cloud.
• Educate and support DevOps teams in designing secure scalable and compliant cloud architectures.
• Act as a consulting partner to DevOps teams helping remove roadblocks and accelerate delivery.
• Serve as the main point of contact for cloud architecture guidance within the CCoE.
• Promote cloud cost awareness and best practices for optimizing cloud spend.
• Test validate and adopt new cloud technologies; be handson when required.
• Identify service gaps and collaborate with product owners to enhance cloud services.
• Contribute to architecture design for cloudnative and hybrid applications.
• Support automation initiatives including CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code.
• Document solution designs and maintain highquality technical standards.
• Design develop and support AIdriven solutions (e.g. copilot agents) to enhance automation and knowledge delivery for CCoE and customers.

Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in IT Computer Science Electronics or Business Management.

Experience & Technical Expertise

• 10 years of experience including 5 years as a Cloud Solution Architect.
• Musthave: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a strong plus.
• Handson experience with Azure IaaS: VMs AKS networking storage.
• Skilled in PaaS: Web Apps managed databases Kubernetes Data Lake Databricks.
• Proficient with CI/CD tools: Azure DevOps GitHub.
• Deep understanding of cloudbased data integration patterns and modern data architectures.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for complex deployments.
• Engineering and coding experience in agile environments.
• Proven track record in architecture design solution definition and risk/change management.
• Experience working in large international enterprises or global service providers.
• Experience designing and developing AI solutions including intelligent agents and automation tools.

Competencies & Soft Skills

• Digital: Microsoft Azure
• Passion for innovation and emerging technologies
• Strong customer focus and stakeholder engagement
• Selfstarter with the ability to work independently
• Collaborative knowledgesharing mindset
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Location

Eindhoven Netherlands

If youre ready to shape enterprise Azure architecture drive cloud innovation and build intelligent automation solutions wed love to connect.