Experienced Azure Solution Cloud Architect & Team Manager

Company Description

About Devoteam:

Devoteam is a leading consulting firm focused on digital transformation. We help our clients leverage technology to achieve their business goals.

Our longstanding partnerships with leaders like AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, and ServiceNow amplify our capabilities, allowing us to deliver top-tier expertise and award-winning services. We complement these partnerships with in-depth Cyber, Data & AI, Software development and multi cloud expertise. 

For 30 years, we have always been guiding our customers on the next tech wave. Devoteam has guided organizations through the Internet and cloud. The next revolution? AI.

With 11,000 tech natives working in 25+ countries, we bring you highly skilled IT experts across Europe

At Devoteam, tech is in our DNA, and it’s the people we empower with tech. Now, with responsible AI, we’re ready to unlock a future where technology drives positive change.

Job Description

The Role:

Are you a seasoned Azure Cloud Architect with a passion for leadership, pre-sales excellence, and financial acumen? Devoteam Belgium is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Azure Solution Cloud Architect & Team Manager to join our Microsoft Cloud growing team. In this pivotal role, you'll be the technical authority on Azure solutions, driving pre-sales engagements, leading a team of talented cloud engineers, and managing the financial aspects of your consultancy team.

Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership & Architecture:
  • Design and implement complex Azure cloud solutions that meet client business requirements.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on Azure services, best practices, and emerging technologies.
  • Conduct thorough technical assessments and provide expert guidance on cloud migration and optimization.
  • Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and governance standards in Azure environments.
• Team Management & Mentorship:
  • Lead and mentor a team of Azure cloud engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Provide technical guidance, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.
  • Manage team workload, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely delivery of projects.
  • Perform people management tasks, including but not limited to, hiring, on boarding, performance review, and conflict resolution.
• Pre-Sales & Client Engagement:
  • Act as a technical lead in pre-sales activities, including solution presentations, demonstrations, and proposals.
  • Collaborate with sales teams to understand client needs and develop tailored Azure solutions.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing expert advice and technical support.
  • Conduct proof of concepts and workshops.
• Financial Management:
  • Manage the financial aspects of your consultancy team, including budget planning, resource allocation, and project profitability.
  • Monitor project budgets and ensure adherence to financial targets.
  • Contribute to the development of accurate project estimations and proposals.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation:
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure advancements and industry trends.
  • Contribute to the development of internal best practices and knowledge sharing initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and drive innovation in cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Azure Cloud Architect, with a strong track record of designing and implementing complex cloud solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of Azure services, including but not limited to:
  • Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, Azure Security Center, Azure DevOps.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience in people management and team leadership.
• Experience in financial management within a consultancy environment.
• Proven experience in pre-sales activities and client engagement.
• Required: One or more of the following Microsoft Azure certifications:
  • Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
  • Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), combined with significant architecting experience.
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