Azure Cloud Architect / Azure Cloud Architectess

Cognizant Technology Solutions AG - September 9, 2025

Job Title: Azure Cloud Architect

Location: Zürich, Switzerland (Hybrid)

Contract Duration: 1 year

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and solution-oriented Azure Cloud Architect to join our team. This role focuses on designing, migrating, and optimizing enterprise workloads on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate has a strong background in cloud architecture, DevOps, security, and infrastructure automation, with hands-on expertise in building scalable, secure, and resilient solutions in regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cloud Architecture & Design
  • Cloud Migration & Modernization
  • DevOps & Automation
  • Security & Compliance
  • Implement Azure security best practices (IAM, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel).
  • Integration & Data Engineering
  • Integrate enterprise systems using Azure API Management, Event Hub, Service Bus, and Logic Apps.
  • Architect data solutions leveraging Azure Data Lake, Synapse, and real-time streaming (Kafka, Event Hub).
  • Monitoring & Optimization
  • Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
  • Work closely with stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into architectural solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
  • Continuously assess emerging Azure services and recommend improvements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 8+ years of overall IT experience, with at least 4+ years in cloud architecture (Azure focus).
  • Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
  • Strong knowledge of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker, Helm.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).
  • Deep understanding of cloud networking, security, and identity management.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language (PowerShell, Python, or similar).
  • Experience integrating enterprise systems via APIs, messaging (Service Bus/Event Hub), and data pipelines.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Azure certification(s): Azure Solutions Architect Expert (or equivalent) strongly preferred.

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Location : Zürich
Country : Switzerland

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