Principal Cloud Architect (Azure)

TL;DR

Principal Cloud Architect (Azure): Defining and evolving Azure cloud architectures in line with Microsoft frameworks with an accent on architectural guidance across landing zones, networking, identity, security, and governance. Focus on translating business and technical requirements into pragmatic, cloud-native designs and establishing architectural standards for new Managed Landing Zone concepts.

Location: Hybrid in Copenhagen, Denmark, with office attendance required two days each week.

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of integrated investment management solutions, an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group, focused on evolving financial technology for prestigious clients.

What you will do

• Define and evolve Azure cloud architectures using Microsoft Cloud Adoption and Well-Architected Frameworks.
• Provide architectural guidance across landing zones, networking, identity, security, and governance.
• Translate business and technical requirements into pragmatic, cloud-native architectural designs.
• Establish and maintain architectural standards and design principles for new Managed Landing Zone concepts.
• Support cloud modernization initiatives, including migrations and continuous platform improvement.

Requirements

• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure in complex environments.
• Experience designing and operating enterprise-scale solutions in Microsoft Azure.
• Proficiency in applying Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Azure Well-Architected Framework.
• Experience with cloud governance, security, identity, networking, and cost management practices.
• Collaboration skills with diverse stakeholders in a large organization.
• Experience with modern cloud platforms, DevOps, and infrastructure-as-code.
• English: B2 required for application.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid model (two days in office, rest remote).
• Individual approach to professional development.
• Focus on skills development and relationship building.
• Cultivating an environment where team members feel heard, valued, and empowered.
• Attractive salary, bonus scheme, and pension.

Hiring process

• Application via career site in English.
• Applications processed continually, CV consideration time approximately three weeks.
• Feedback requested during the process for improvement.
• Exclusion of personal data (photo, age) from application to mitigate biases.