Senior Cloud Architect

<p><strong></strong><strong>Who we Are</strong></p><p>At <strong>Grant Thornton Greece</strong>, we’re not just part of a global network of 73,000 professionals across 150 countries. We’re independent thinkers who prioritize <strong>quality, inclusion, and integrity</strong> to create a better, more personal experience for our clients and our team. Our mission? To deliver expertise in a way that goes beyond — Personal, Proactive, and Agile.</p><p>We don’t predict the future here—we <strong>shape</strong> it. 🚀</p><p><strong>Milestones WE are Proud of</strong></p><p><strong>🏆</strong><strong> Great Place to Work</strong> certified for three years running!</p><p><strong>👩‍💼</strong><strong> Best Workplaces for Women 2024</strong>, for two consecutive years</p><p>⭐<strong>Best Workplace in Professional Services &amp; Consulting </strong>for 2025!</p><p>🌈 Proud members of the <strong>Diversity Charter Greece</strong> and certified with the <strong>SHARE Equality Label</strong></p><p><strong>🏠</strong><strong> Flexible way of Working (Hybrid)</strong></p><p>🧠<strong>Coaching</strong> &amp; <strong>Counseling</strong> from Senior Professionals<strong></strong></p><p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p>We are looking for a Senior Cloud Architect with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and managing cutting-edge cloud solutions on <strong>Microsoft Azure</strong>. As a Senior Cloud Architect, you will lead the architecture and execution of complex cloud initiatives, leveraging your <strong>deep knowledge in DevOps practices, Security, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).</strong> You will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to create a seamless and secure cloud environment that meets operational and business needs. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Cloud Architecture &amp; Design</strong></p><ul> <li>Architect and design cloud-native, hybrid, and multi-cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure that ensure high performance, scalability, reliability, and security.</li> <li>Assess existing architecture, design cloud migration strategies, and lead cloud transformation efforts across the organization.</li> <li>Lead architectural decisions for cloud-based services and microservices, leveraging PaaS and IaaS models, ensuring best practices in cloud deployments.</li> <li>Define and document cloud architecture standards, procedures, and best practices for the organization to follow.</li> <li>Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies, ensuring uptime and resilience.</li> </ul><p><strong>DevOps</strong></p><ul> <li>Implement and manage our DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, source code management, automated testing, deployment automation, and infrastructure monitoring.</li> <li>Ensure smooth integration of DevOps pipelines, implementing tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and similar platforms to improve the speed and quality of development and operations.</li> <li>Develop, standardize, and maintain build and release processes, ensuring frequent, reliable, and low-risk releases.</li> <li>Advocate for continuous improvement and automation of operational processes, driving the culture of DevOps and engineers team.</li> </ul><p><strong>Infrastructure as Code (IaC) &amp; Automation</strong></p><ul> <li>Experience on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approaches to provision, configure, and manage Azure resources using tools like Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.</li> <li>Ensure IaC is integrated with DevOps pipelines for automated, repeatable, and consistent cloud resource deployment.</li> <li>Design and implement fully automated infrastructure environments, ensuring that cloud resources can scale automatically to meet changing demand.</li> <li>Develop custom automation scripts (PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.) for cloud provisioning and operational tasks, reducing manual intervention and ensuring efficient cloud operations.</li> </ul><p><strong>Security &amp; Compliance</strong></p><ul> <li>Design and implement secure cloud architectures that align with industry best practices, including ensuring robust identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and data protection.</li> <li>Collaborate with the Security and Governance teams to establish cloud security standards, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.</li> <li>Implement network security strategies (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, Virtual Networks, and NSGs) to protect cloud environments.</li> <li>Integrate cloud-native security tools (such as Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, and Azure Sentinel) to proactively monitor and protect against vulnerabilities.</li> <li>Perform risk assessments, identify threats, and implement corrective actions to mitigate vulnerabilities and ensure data pro