[5936] Solution Architect (Azure/Cloud)

Contract: Freelance (1 year contract + extensions)
Start date: ASAP
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Languages: English, French & Dutch

We are looking for a Azure Cloud / Solution Architect to act as a bridge between Information Systems (IS), Data, and Infrastructure teams.

The mission focuses on designing and aligning cloud and hybrid architectures that support business needs, security requirements, and operational scalability. This role sits at the intersection of technology, architecture, and business, ensuring that solutions are both technically sound and strategically aligned.

Requirements:
• 2–5 years in a Cloud / Solution Architect or similar role
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure
• IaaS & PaaS services
• Networking & security
• Data services (e.g., storage, databases, analytics)
• CI/CD & DevOps tooling
• Windows environments & networking
• Cloud security & governance
• Hybrid architectures (on-prem + cloud)
• Experience designing scalable, secure cloud solutions

Duties:
• Design and define high-level cloud & hybrid architectures on Microsoft Azure (IaaS & PaaS)
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable and secure solutions
• Act as a bridge between IS, Data, and Infrastructure teams to ensure alignment
• Develop architecture documentation, blueprints, and reference models
• Define and enforce standards, best practices, and governance frameworks
• Ensure alignment with security, compliance, and performance requirements
• Contribute to CI/CD and DevOps architecture strategies
• Support decision-making on technology selection and system integration
• Collaborate with stakeholders and guide implementation teams