Azure Architect - Freelance - Finnish Speaking

Azure Cloud Arcitect - Freelance - Finnish Speaking



About the role

A client of mine is currently looking for a freelance Azure Cloud Architect to lead the design, implementation and optimisation of cloud-based solutions on Azure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect a scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud environment that aligns with the business's goals.



Key responsibilities

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Design and implement Azure cloud architectures including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models.
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Provide expert guidance on cloud strategy, security, networking, identity, and governance.
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Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into secure, scalable solutions.
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Lead the migration of on-premises applications and workloads to Azure.
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Define and enforce best practices for Azure resource management and deployment automation (e.g., ARM, Bicep, Terraform).
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Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and data protection strategies are in place.
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Review and improve cost efficiency through monitoring and optimisation of cloud usage.
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Stay current with Azure services and industry trends to provide innovative solutions.



Required skills & experience

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Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or Senior Cloud Engineer with a focus on Azure.
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Strong understanding of core Azure services such as Azure Virtual Machines, App Services, Azure AD, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, and Azure Storage.
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Deep knowledge of cloud networking and identity management.
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Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools (ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform).
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Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
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Familiarity with security standards and compliance (ISO, GDPR, NIST, etc.).
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.



This is a FREELANCE opportunity with a FINNISH SPEAKING language requirement



Feel free to reach out to myself directly if you have any questions about this role.



E: j.leach@tenthrevolution.com

T: +358 75 3252529