Architecture & Design
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Design and implement secure, scalable, and cost-effective Azure cloud solutions.
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Contribute to architecture decisions on networking, identity, storage, and compute.
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Develop solutions aligned with Well-Architected Framework and compliance requirements (ISO27001, DORA, GDPR).
Implementation & Automation
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Build and manage infrastructure using Terraform, ARM, or Bicep templates.
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Develop CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
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Automate provisioning, monitoring, and scaling of cloud environments.
Operations & Reliability
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Manage and optimize Azure services (VMs, AKS, App Services, Functions, Networking, Storage).
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Implement monitoring, logging, and observability (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Datadog).
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Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies are in place.
Security & Compliance
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Implement Azure security best practices including IAM, RBAC, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud.
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Support audits and ensure adherence to cloud compliance frameworks.
Collaboration & Leadership
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Partner with developers, DevOps, and architecture teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
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Provide input into cloud strategy, governance, and cost optimization (FinOps).
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of Azure experience as a Cloud Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer.
Strong expertise in:
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Azure compute, networking, and storage services.
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Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, or Bicep).
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CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
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Containerization & orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS).
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Identity & security in Azure AD, RBAC, and compliance frameworks.
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Experience with monitoring/observability tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Datadog).
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Strong scripting ability in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
Proven track record in designing resilient architectures and migration projects.
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Azure certifications preferred: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Azure Administrator Associate.
Soft Skills
Speak fluent Dutch and/or French and have a good knowledge of English.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
Leadership mindset with mentoring capability.
