Azure Architect

Industry: Payroll solutionsRemote work: yesFTE: full-timeProject language: EnglishProject length: 6 months contracts + prolongations.Start: ASAPAssignment type: B2BSummary: The Infrastructure Project Architect plays a pivotal role in leading the migration of the private data center estate to Microsoft Azure, ensuring technical program management and infrastructure integrity throughout the transition process.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver the full migration of private data center workloads, including Microsoft Windows VMs and Microsoft SQL Server databases into Azure.
• Drive delivery across all infrastructure streams, covering networks, firewalls, storage, and Azure landing zones.
• Coordinate technical teams, architects, Agile squads, and product owners to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
• Maintain execution momentum, remove blockers, and ensure team productivity.
• Provide leadership, ownership, and hands‑on direction throughout the program life cycle.
• Participate in technical discussions on network configurations and migration strategies.
• Manage migration waves and workload sequencing while ensuring operational readiness.
• Align project goals with business objectives through effective stakeholder management.

Key Requirements:

• 10+ years of hands‑on engineering experience in networking, infrastructure, systems, or cloud engineering.
• Proven experience in migrating Microsoft Windows VMs and SQL Server databases to Azure.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, compute, storage, and networking.
• Leadership experience in large-scale data centre migration programs.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in an Agile environment.
• Ability to influence and convey confidence across various teams.
• Interest in emerging technologies and current challenges in IT.