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Freelance Azure Cloud Architect

Location
Brugge, Belgium
Work mode
On-site
Contract
Freelance · Senior
Closed
2 Mar 2026

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About the mission

We are looking for a Freelance Azure Cloud Architect to enhance our cloud platform through automation and modernization. The role involves significant hands-on work and architectural responsibilities, requiring extensive experience in Azure and cloud governance.

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Overview

We are looking for an experienced Freelance Azure Cloud Architect to further develop, automate, and modernize the existing cloud platform. You will work closely with the Cloud & Infrastructure team and play a key role in initiatives around automation, governance, security, containerization, and serverless within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Design and manage the Azure cloud architecture including governance, landing zones, security models, and compliance.
Define cloud standards, architectural patterns, and reference architectures.
Advise stakeholders on cloud strategy and modernization opportunities within existing choices.
Evaluate and integrate Azure services within the long-term cloud roadmap.
Collaborate with engineering, development, and security teams to technically translate architecture choices.
Guide teams in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and DevOps (e.g., Terraform).
Conduct architecture reviews, risk analyses, and technical validations.
Troubleshoot complex incidents and provide technical guidance.
Document architectures, decisions, and diagrams.
Proactively follow up on new Azure developments and propose innovations.

Skills & Experience

Minimum 8 years of experience within Microsoft infrastructure, with 5+ years in Azure.
Proven experience in designing scalable and secure cloud environments.
Strong expertise in:
• Azure governance, networking, security, and identity.
• Landing zones and cost management.
• Containers and Kubernetes (AKS).
• Serverless and automation.
• CI/CD and DevOps (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation (Terraform is a strong plus).
Good knowledge of the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Strong analytical skills and independent working style.
Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex architecture concepts clearly.

Languages

Dutch and English at a professional level.

Additional Info

This role combines 60% hands-on work and 40% architecture responsibilities.
Hands-on activities include:
• Design and optimization of Azure architectures (IaaS, PaaS, and serverless).
• Implementation of Azure Function Apps, Logic Apps, Automation, and Storage.
• CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions.
• Container platforms such as Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS).
• Governance setup (Policies, RBAC, security best practices).
• Cost optimization and performance improvement.
Certifications (pluses):
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert or other Azure certifications.
• MCSE Private Cloud / MCSA Windows Server.
Personality traits:
• Strategically and conceptually strong, yet pragmatic and hands-on.
• Proactive and future-oriented.
• Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills.
• Passionate about technology and continuous improvement.
• Lifelong learner energized by solving complex challenges.

What you'll do

  • Design and manage the Azure cloud architecture including governance, landing zones, security models, and compliance.
  • Define cloud standards, architectural patterns, and reference architectures.
  • Advise stakeholders on cloud strategy and modernization opportunities within existing choices.
  • Evaluate and integrate Azure services within the long-term cloud roadmap.
  • Collaborate with engineering, development, and security teams to technically translate architecture choices.
  • Guide teams in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and DevOps (e.g., Terraform).
  • Conduct architecture reviews, risk analyses, and technical validations.
  • Troubleshoot complex incidents and provide technical guidance.
  • Document architectures, decisions, and diagrams.
  • Proactively follow up on new Azure developments and propose innovations.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 8 years of experience within Microsoft infrastructure, with 5+ years in Azure.
  • Proven experience in designing scalable and secure cloud environments.
  • Strong expertise in Azure governance, networking, security, and identity.
  • Experience with landing zones and cost management.
  • Experience with containers and Kubernetes (AKS).
  • Experience with serverless and automation.
  • Experience with CI/CD and DevOps (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation (Terraform is a strong plus).
  • Good knowledge of the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Strong analytical skills and independent working style.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex architecture concepts clearly.

Skills

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Terraform
  • Azure DevOps
  • GitHub Actions
  • Kubernetes
  • CI/CD