Senior Cloud Architect – Azure

Location: Stockholm
Start: ASAP
Workload: Full-time

About the assignment

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Cloud Architect for a long-term consulting assignment with a Stockholm-based client.

You will play a key role in designing and building a modern cloud environment from the ground up. The focus is on establishing a secure, scalable and well-structured Azure platform that supports the development and operation of business-critical digital services.

This is a hands-on role where you will combine architectural responsibility with practical implementation, setting the technical direction while actively building the underlying cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Design and implement Azure cloud architecture from the ground up.

Establish Azure Landing Zones, including governance, networking, identity and security.

Define cloud architecture principles, standards and best practices.

Build secure and scalable infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code.

Ensure the platform meets requirements for security, compliance and operational reliability.

Collaborate closely with engineering teams to enable efficient development and deployment.

Your profile

Extensive experience designing and implementing cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.

Proven experience building Azure Landing Zones from scratch.

Strong hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, networking, identity and security.

Experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform or Bicep.

Experience working in regulated environments with high demands on security, governance and compliance.

Ability to take ownership of architectural decisions while remaining hands-on in implementation.

You are pragmatic, technically strong and comfortable building things from scratch. You enjoy taking responsibility, establishing structure and turning architectural visions into working solutions.

Experience from banking, fintech or other regulated industries is highly beneficial.