Azure Solutions Architect (m/f/d) – Freelance

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Azure Solutions Architect (m/f/d) – Freelance

As an experienced Azure expert, you take ownership of the cloud architecture for a new B2B customer portal built for a leading European distributor of electronic components. At the heart of the portal is the "Digital FAE", a RAG-based AI assistant. You make sure the Azure platform is secure, cost-efficient, scalable, and ready for international rollout. The project starts immediately, by January 2027 at the latest – the term is 12 months with an extension option, at a workload of 50–100%.

Your Tasks

Advise on and evolve the Azure target architecture and landing zone according to the Well-Architected and Cloud Adoption Frameworks
Design a secure network architecture with Azure Front Door, WAF, Private Endpoints, and a hub-and-spoke topology
Develop multi-region, backup, and disaster recovery concepts for the international rollout
Cost-efficient scaling and FinOps – from autoscaling to Azure Cost Management
Design identity, security, and compliance concepts with Entra ID, Key Vault, and Defender for Cloud
Build and optimize Infrastructure as Code (Bicep) and CI/CD pipelines across all environments
Define monitoring and operations concepts for go-live, including integration with Data Lake and SAP S/4HANA
Work closely with the customer's IT team and transfer knowledge to the development team

Your Profile

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or comparable qualification
Several years of hands-on experience designing and implementing Azure solutions in enterprise environments
Solid knowledge of the Azure Well-Architected Framework and the Cloud Adoption Framework
Experience with Bicep or ARM and CI/CD-based infrastructure deployments
Strong expertise in Azure networking and security, multi-region architectures, and cost optimization
Experience with B2B portals, SAP integration, container workloads, or EU regulations (GDPR, CRA, EU AI Act) is a plus
Independent way of working and confident presence with the customer's IT stakeholders
Very good German and English skills for day-to-day project work

What We Offer

A strategically important, highly visible project at the intersection of cloud, AI, and international rollout
Flexible working hours and hybrid work – coordinated with the team and customer appointments
Collaboration with more than 60 experts in AI, software, and consulting
Modern office in Leonberg with good transport links
Flat hierarchies, short decision paths, and a collegial working atmosphere

Questions About the Application Process

Everything about your application at COMI

How does the application process work?

After receiving your application, we carefully review your documents. If the assessment is positive, we first invite you to an initial interview with our recruiting team. This is followed by a second interview with your potential future team lead. Finally, you will get to know our management in a short call. After that, we make a decision and inform you promptly.

Do the interviews take place on-site or via video call?

Our job interviews take place via video call.

Do I need to submit a cover letter with my application?

Your resume is sufficient for the application. If we need additional documents, we will get in touch with you.

How long does it take to get feedback on my application?

We strive to give you feedback within one week. If it exceptionally takes a little longer, feel free to contact directly to ask about the current status of your application.

Is there regular feedback or development conversations?

Yes, you receive regular feedback in conversations with your team lead. Your previous development is reflected upon, optimization potentials are identified, and measures for further development and goal achievement are jointly defined.

We believe in flexibility and trust – for most roles the answer is yes. If a position requires a defined amount of on-site presence, you will find this stated directly in the respective job advert. At the same time, we are a team that creates real impact at the client. Therefore, willingness to travel for on-site projects throughout Germany is important. And your start? Ideally, it begins with us in Leonberg – personal, structured, and at eye level.