Principal Cloud Architect (Azure)

TL;DR

Principal Cloud Architect (Fintech): Defining and evolving Azure cloud architectures for a financial technology company with an accent on secure, scalable, and compliant platform design. Focus on translating business requirements into cloud-native designs and establishing architectural standards for managed landing zones.

Location: Hybrid in Copenhagen, Denmark (two days per week in office, remote on other days).

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of integrated investment management solutions for investment and asset managers, and an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group.

What you will do

• Define and evolve Azure cloud architectures in line with Microsoft Cloud Adoption and Well-Architected Frameworks.
• Partner with engineering, security, and platform teams to provide architectural guidance.
• Translate business and technical requirements into pragmatic, cloud-native architectural designs.
• Establish and maintain architectural standards, reference architectures, and design principles for new Managed Landing Zone concepts.
• Support cloud modernization initiatives, including migrations, optimizations, and continuous platform improvement.

Requirements

• Strong experience working with Microsoft Azure in complex enterprise environments.
• Experience applying the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Azure Well-Architected Framework.
• Proficiency with cloud governance, security, identity, networking, and cost management practices.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders in a large organization.
• Experience using modern cloud platforms, DevOps practices, and infrastructure-as-code.
• English proficiency (B2 required) for all applications.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid model, allowing remote work on most days.
• Attractive salary, bonus scheme, and pension are provided.
• Opportunities for individual professional development and career growth.
• Join a diverse, people-centered organization focused on skills development and client success.
• Commitment to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are valued.

Hiring process

• Submit your application in English via the career site.
• Applications are processed continually, with CV consideration taking approximately three weeks.
• Feedback will be requested during the process to improve the talent acquisition experience.