Senior Azure Architect (gn)

The role

Are you passionate about designing scalable, secure Azure architectures that drive real business transformation? Interested in a role where you can influence high-impact decisions while growing your Azure expertise? Would you like to join a global software and cloud leader operating in 70+ countries?

We are looking for an Azure Architect to help our clients modernise, migrate, and accelerate their cloud journeys. In this role, you will work closely with technical and business stakeholders, designing strategic Azure solutions while identifying opportunities to maximise value. You will lead the design of customer‑centric Azure architectures, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs. Your expertise will support migration projects, cloud strategy engagements, and the identification of opportunities to enhance or expand Azure services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable, secure, and high‑performing Azure architectures
• Collaborate with clients to understand business goals and translate them into technical solutions
• Provide architectural leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including assessments and reviews
• Lead the migration of applications and workloads from on‑premises to Azure
• Create and maintain architectural documentation, best practices, and solution standards
• Ensure solutions comply with security, governance, and industry regulations
• Identify opportunities to expand or enhance Azure services for existing clients

Practical Information

Location: Milan, Italy | Work Arrangement: Hybrid | Contract: Full‑time | Language Requirements: Fluent Italian & English.

What we need to see from you

• Solid understanding of Azure services, cloud computing concepts, and modern architecture patterns.
• Experience designing or implementing Azure IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS solutions.
• Skills in automation or scripting (e.g., PowerShell, ARM/Bicep).
• Azure certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect Expert).
• Experience with cloud migrations or hybrid architectures.
• Knowledge of cloud governance, security frameworks, or FinOps.
• Ability to define customer‑centric solutions and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and interpersonal capabilities.

What’s on offer

• Global company culture: We defined our 6 core values through our company culture.
• Amentorwho supports your successful start and is at your side with advice and action.
• President’s Club: Recognition awarded by leadership and your peers.
• Lifelong education: A variety of training and development opportunities.
• Hire to Grow: We optimize our internal structures and feedback culture constantly to be your Employer of Choice, today and in future.

Accommodations

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At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.