Azure Cloud Architect

Azure Cloud Architect | Amsterdam Location: Netherlands (Applicants must currently reside in the Netherlands) NO sponsorship available EU citizens only The Opportunity We are partnering with a banking organization in Amsterdam that is investing heavily in the modernization of its cloud and platform landscape. As a Cloud Architect, you will play a key role in shaping the bank's cloud strategy, designing scalable and secure cloud solutions, and guiding engineering teams through complex transformation initiatives. Key Requirements 7+ years of experience in cloud, infrastructure, or platform engineering roles Strong architecture experience with Azure Proven track record delivering cloud transformation and migration initiatives Experience designing secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code and modern platform engineering practices Ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Nice to Have Experience within banking, financial services, fintech, or other regulated industries Knowledge of Kubernetes and container platforms Familiarity with cloud security and compliance frameworks Exposure to multi-cloud environments What Success Looks Like Successfully define and drive cloud architecture standards across the organization Deliver scalable and secure cloud solutions that support business growth Enable engineering teams to adopt cloud best practices and modern platform capabilities Contribute to key modernization and transformation programmes while ensuring resilience, security, and operational excellence