Arquiteto Sénior de Cloud

Job Description

As a Cloud Architect, you will play a key role in designing the digital foundations that help power a more sustainable energy system. At Vattenfall, we believe there is a way to create a future where technology, innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. By driving cloud transformation across our international business, you will help enable scalable, secure and future-ready solutions that support our long-term ambition of building a cleaner energy future.

Your role

As Cloud Architect at Vattenfall, you will guide the design and evolution of cloud and infrastructure solutions, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure. You will help shape enterprise-wide cloud standards, governance frameworks and architecture principles while supporting both cloud-native development and the migration of existing applications.

This is an opportunity to influence cloud adoption at scale, work with modern enterprise technologies and contribute directly to Vattenfall's digital transformation journey.

Key responsibilities

• Designing, developing and governing enterprise-grade cloud platforms and infrastructure solutions in Microsoft Azure
• Defining architecture standards, reference architectures and best practices for cloud adoption
• Supporting the migration of business-critical applications to Azure using modern architectural principles
• Designing and implementing Azure Landing Zones, management group structures and policy-based governance
• Collaborating with application teams, security specialists and external partners to ensure scalable and secure solutions
• Driving cloud security initiatives based on Zero Trust principles and Microsoft security frameworks
• Contributing to hybrid platform architectures integrating Azure, SAP ERP, Kafka and other business-critical technologies
• Advising stakeholders on cloud strategy, technology choices and long-term architectural roadmaps
• Promoting operational excellence, automation and continuous improvement across the cloud landscape

Location

Berlin, Stockholm, Amsterdam and Katowice

Qualifications

You are an experienced cloud professional who enjoys collaborating across teams and transforming complex technical challenges into practical and sustainable solutions. You combine deep technical expertise with strong communication skills and can explain cloud concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Next to this we believe you bring

• At least 7 years of experience designing and implementing cloud infrastructure solutions
• Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
• A curious mindset and enthusiasm for exploring new technologies and innovative solutions
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups

Cloud Security Expertise

• Strong understanding of Azure networking, identity management and cloud security
• Experience guiding enterprise-scale application migrations to Azure
• Experience implementing Azure Security Baselines and secure-by-design architectures
• Experience applying Zero Trust Architecture principles
• Practical knowledge of Entra ID, Azure RBAC, Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Conditional Access
• Understanding of cloud compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001/27002, GDPR and the EU AI Act

Frameworks & Standards

• Experience working with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
• Solid knowledge of Azure governance, management groups, policies and landing zones
• Knowledge of Azure Well-Architected Framework (WAF), especially Security and Operational Excellence
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark (MCSB) and Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Our offer

A challenging and independent job in an informal, dynamic working environment. You can play a part in shaping the future of a company where the only constant is change. Besides being a challenging and inspiring place to work, we value a great work atmosphere!

At Vattenfall, we are convinced that striving for diversity helps building a more profitable efficient and attractive company. Therefore we seek a harmonious balance of employees in terms of gender, age, and ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We believe in work life balance and the flexibility to work from home.

More Information

This position is primarily intended for internal candidates within Vattenfall. In case of equal qualifications, preference will be given to colleagues from Business Unit IT (YI). We value internal growth and encourage you to apply.

We welcome your application in English, no later than, 15th of September 2026. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website.

For more information about the role, please contact the Hiring Manager Emile Das: [email protected] for more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our Recruiter Marius Gläßge ([email protected]).

Trade union representatives in Sweden (IT) are Sofi Wadström (Akademikerna), Patricia Ek (Unionen), Christer Gustafsson (Ledarna), Juha Siipilehto (SEKO). To get in contact with the representatives, please call Vattenfall´s switchboard +46 8 739 50 00.

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party, DISA.

We look forward to receiving your application!