CLOUD ARCHITECT

Belgium Type Contract 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.
., 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.
., 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.