As a Cloud Architect at danad, you take technical ownership of designing and implementing complex cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure. You advise our clients at a strategic level, develop target architectures and guide implementations from planning to production. You bring deep understanding of enterprise IT landscapes and find the right balance between innovation, security and cost efficiency. You serve as a technical sparring partner for clients and the internal engineering team alike.
What you'll do
Designing and owning end-to-end cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure for enterprise clients
Strategic consulting for clients on cloud transformations, migration projects and hybrid strategies
Defining target architectures, reference architectures and technical roadmaps
Designing security, identity and governance concepts (Azure Landing Zones, Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Cloud)
Evaluating and selecting Azure services and technologies for client-specific requirements
Technical leadership and quality assurance in client projects
Close collaboration with Cloud Engineers, Security Engineers and project management
Creating architecture documentation, decision proposals and proof of concepts
What we're looking for
Several years of experience as Cloud Architect or Senior Cloud Engineer with a focus on Microsoft Azure
Deep understanding of Azure services, network design, identity management and security architectures
Experience with Azure Landing Zones, hub-spoke topologies and enterprise-scale architectures
Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep) and DevOps practices
Experience in technical client consulting and stakeholder communication
Microsoft certifications such as AZ-305, AZ-700 or AZ-500 are a plus
Fluent German and English language skills
What we offer
Architecture ownership in demanding enterprise projects
Flexible working – from our office in Augsburg with home office options
Funded Microsoft certifications and training
Direct influence on technology and architecture decisions
A strong engineering team with short decision paths
Attractive salary package and personal development budget