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IT Cloud Architect – Remote
IT Cloud Architect – Remote (EU-Based)
Location: 100% Remote (within Europe)
Contract Type: Freelance / B2B
A major European agency based in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced IT Cloud Architect to support strategic platform development, enhance deployment strategies, and provide expert technical consultation across cloud and low-code environments.
About the Role:
As an IT Cloud Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping and optimising the organisation’s deployment architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, and security. This role involves working with multiple vendors and cross-functional teams to define and implement strategic technical solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support architecture and platform design across multiple domains and vendors
• Lead the development and implementation of a generic, robust, and secure deployment strategy
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical incidents caused by the current deployment process
• Analyse existing infrastructure and propose improvements to cloud architecture and CI/CD pipelines
• Consult on the use and best practices of Microsoft technologies, including Power Platform and Azure
• Design improved data structures for the exchange of medicinal information (e.g., FHIR standards)
• Drive knowledge transfer and training sessions for internal and external stakeholders
• Provide detailed documentation and ensure effective knowledge sharing across teams
Your Profile:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in IT architecture and cloud-based systems
• Proven expertise in Microsoft technologies (Azure, Power Platform); certifications and awards (e.g., MVP) are a plus
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD processes and tools (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps)
• Experience with Agile and SAFe methodologies
• Understanding of low-code platforms and scalable cloud solutions
• Background in medical or public health data exchange standards is highly desirable
• Skilled in troubleshooting complex deployment issues and ensuring business continuity
• Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Desirable Skills:
• Experience working within EU institutions or public sector environments
• Familiarity with ITSM, risk management frameworks, and international IT standards
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary technical teams
• Fluent in English; additional EU languages are an asset
