Senior cloud architect

About our client:Our Client operates in the Information Services Industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in the Netherlands. It has its branches spread to more than 40 countries. They fall in the Top 10 Dutch Companies. Their core business is to provide expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services to its clients. The company serves various markets like legal, risk, compliance, accounting, finance, etc.The Role:We are searching for a Senior Cloud Architect to join our Scandinavian Cloud architecture team. Operating in an agile environment using Scrum and SAFe methodology, you will play a pivotal role in guiding our product teams in both implementation and architecture. As a Senior Cloud Architect, you will take on a coaching role for junior team members or senior team members with less cloud experience. Working collaboratively with our architect team, you will contribute to crafting the overall architecture for new initiatives, products, and services. Given our international presence, you will also engage in collaboration with European colleagues.As a key member of our small and competent team with ownership of the Scandinavian architecture, you will work on a greenfield, presenting exciting opportunities to make a significant impact by influencing the selection of the latest technologies and tools.Responsibilities:Design solutions aligned with business needs, identifying, assessing, and selecting the most appropriate technologies, architectural styles, and patterns.Ensure the consideration and addressing of non-functional requirements, environmental factors, and technology constraints in solution design.Guide and lead architectural decisions related to security principles, processes, and controls.Actively contribute to the architectural runway.Proactively collaborate with architectural teammates to define technology roadmaps.Build strong relationships with Product Managers, Architects, User Experience Designers, and Product Owners.Provide support for security audits from customers.Requirements:Cloud Application and API security architecture.Experience in back-end technologies using the Microsoft technology stack.Deep knowledge and several years of experience in Cloud development and architecture.Extensive experience with Azure.Proficiency in delivery pipelines, CI/CD.Knowledge of Cloud Architecture patterns and best practices.Familiarity with Cloud Application security best practices.Team player with a preference for collaborative work.Embrace the concept of You build it, you run it. Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken in English.Analytical thinking and strong problem-solving skills.Bachelor s degree in Computer Engineering, IT, or a similar relevant field.Minimum of 5 years in a similar role.