Senior Cloud Architect

Overview

An experienced Senior Cloud Architect is required to support ongoing cloud adoption and modernization initiatives. The consultant will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing Azure-based infrastructure with a strong focus on security, governance, automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Azure, Terraform, Azure DevOps, and hybrid cloud architectures, along with solid proficiency in SQL for data-related tasks and troubleshooting within cloud environments.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Azure cloud infrastructure according to the architectural principles and governance model.

• Support the adoption and rollout of Infrastructure-as-Code, GitOps practices, and automated deployment pipelines.

• Develop and maintain cloud environments including:

  • Management Groups and Landing Zones

  • Policy as Code (Azure Policy / Terraform)

  • Azure Networking (VNets, Private DNS, Firewalls, Private Endpoints)

  • Identity and Access structure in Azure

• Build and maintain Terraform modules, automation scripts, and Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.

• Design and automate private DevOps agent images and build processes.

• Support Azure Automation initiatives (Runbooks, Automation Accounts, scheduled tasks).

• Work closely with cloud, security, network, and DevOps teams to ensure alignment and high-quality delivery.

• Provide architectural guidance, technical documentation, and expert advice to stakeholders.

• Perform SQL-related tasks such as:

  • Supporting cloud migrations involving SQL workloads

  • Designing secure and optimized SQL architectures (Azure SQL, Managed Instances, on-prem hybrids)

  • Troubleshooting performance and connectivity issues

  • Writing and reviewing SQL queries when needed for cloud integrations

• Ensure compliance with standards, governance, and security requirements.

Key Requirements

• 10+ years experience in IT infrastructure or cloud architecture roles.

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services and hybrid cloud solutions.

• Deep knowledge of Azure networking, security, governance, and identity components.

• Proven experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform.

• Skilled in Azure DevOps (pipelines, repositories, automation).

• Practical experience with SQL (Azure SQL, SQL Server, performance tuning, migrations).

• Experience building automated infrastructure workflows and reusable components.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple teams.

• Experience working in agile environments (Scrum/DevOps).

Nice to Have

• Experience with Policy as Code frameworks and enterprise governance patterns.

• Knowledge of automation tools such as Azure Automation, Bicep, or PowerShell DSC.

• Familiarity with container platforms (AKS, Docker).

• Experience in railway, transport, or regulated industry environments.

Other Details

Start: ASAP
Duration: 6 months (with option for extension)
Workload: 120 hours per month
Location: Greater Copenhagen Area

Onsite/remote: min 3 days onsite per week