Senior / Lead Azure Cloud Architect

<p>We are looking for more than just technical expertise, we’re seeking a <strong>driven, self-motivated individual</strong> who brings passion, ownership, and a proactive mindset to everything they do. As a <strong>Senior / Lead Azure Cloud Architect</strong>, you will not only shape cutting-edge cloud solutions, but also inspire teams and clients alike with your energy, attitude, and ability to turn challenges into progress. This is a role for someone who <strong>thrives on accountability, takes initiative without waiting to be asked</strong>, and leads with a combination of confidence and humility. You’ll be at the forefront of our Azure practice, guiding customers through transformation journeys and building high-trust relationships that last.</p> <p>This position is ideally based in <strong>Malmö</strong>, where our office is located in the heart of the city - also a portion of our clients, to whom you would be potentially working to, are located in the are. While we have a full hybrid work liberties in Sweden (with no mandatory office days), that are yours to use, we believe in real people f2f encounters and hope you do too! However, due to the free hybrid work, this role can be performed <strong>remotely </strong>also<strong> </strong>from anywhere in Sweden. </p> <p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p> <ul><li><strong>Lead by example</strong> in driving Azure architecture, strategy, and implementation across client engagements.</li><li>Take ownership of technical vision and delivery — <strong>you don’t just execute, you drive.</strong></li><li>Work closely with customers to understand their needs, anticipate challenges, and craft practical, forward-looking solutions.</li><li><strong>Motivate and mentor</strong> a small to medium-sized team, fostering a high-performance, high-accountability culture.</li><li>Support in pre-sales engagements where strategic thinking and customer focus are key.</li><li>Host design sessions, architecture reviews, and workshops, confidently communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Stay ahead of Azure developments and be a champion for continuous improvement, for yourself, your team, and your customers.</li></ul> <p><strong>What You Bring:</strong></p> <ul><li><strong>Relentless drive and initiative</strong>, you don’t wait for problems to come to you, you go out and solve them.</li><li>8+ years in IT, with at least 5 years focused on Azure cloud architecture and delivery.</li><li><strong>Deep knowledge of the Cloud Adoption Framework</strong>, Azure core services, Infrastructure as Code, DevOps practices, and security patterns.</li><li>Experience leading or mentoring small-to-medium engineering teams.</li><li><strong>Strong customer-facing presence</strong>, you can confidently engage, challenge, and align diverse stakeholders.</li><li>Deep knowledge of Azure core services, infrastructure as code, DevOps practices, and security patterns.</li><li>A <strong>growth mindset</strong>, you’re always learning, always improving, and you bring others along with you.</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills.</li><li>Relevant Azure certifications are expected.</li><li>Professional communication skills in <strong>English, Swedish skills</strong> are seen as an absolute big benefit.</li></ul> <p><strong>Who You Are:</strong></p> <ul><li>A <strong>natural lead,</strong> who lifts others up and leads from the front.</li><li><strong>Self-aware, self-driven</strong>, and unapologetically passionate about technology and people.</li><li>Not afraid of the unknown, you thrive in ambiguity and see it as an opportunity to lead.</li><li>You show up with <strong>a can-do attitude</strong>, a bias for action, and the resilience to move projects forward no matter what.</li><li>You take pride in your work, but more importantly, you take responsibility.</li></ul> <p><strong>What do we offer in return?</strong></p> <ul><li>Individual<strong> training budget</strong> and <strong>exam fees</strong> for partner certifications</li><li>Flexible working hours and remote working model</li><li>Company laptop and needed equipment</li><li><strong>Local package</strong> such as six weeks of vacation, a pension package, private health care through EuroAccident, wellness benefits (Friskvårdsbidrag), and you can also pick more benefits from<a href="http://www.benify.se/"> benify.se</a></li><li>We are part of the collective bargaining agreement (Almegas Kollektivavtal - Tech Sverige)</li></ul> <p>Please read our <a href="https://nordcloud.com/recruitment-privacy-policy/">Recruitment Privacy Policy</a> before applying. <strong>All applicants must have the right to work in <strong>Sweden</strong></strong><strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong>About Nordcloud</strong></p> <p>Nordcloud, an IBM company, is a European leader in cloud advisory, implementation, application development, managed services, and training. We are triple-certified across <a href="https://nordcloud.co