At afarax, we connect top freelance IT professionals with high-impact projects. We are currently seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to support one of our clients in the insurance sector. This role offers the opportunity to design, implement, and operate secure Azure cloud platforms while enabling application migration and modernization at scale.

The mission

You will build and maintain the Azure Landing Zone architecture, define standards and best practices, ensure platform stability, and support development teams in delivering secure and scalable cloud solutions.

Key responsibilities

Cloud architecture & platform design

• Build the Azure Landing Zone architecture to accommodate all application portfolios

• Design and implement a ready-to-use, secure, and scalable cloud platform

• Define cloud standards, best practices, and governance policies

Operational continuity & support

• Ensure the stability and operational continuity of cloud systems

• Shape and advise IT and cloud operation services

• Support development teams during migration and modernization initiatives

Networking & security

• Implement and maintain cloud networking and security standards

• Enforce security best practices across Azure SaaS and PaaS environments

Coaching & knowledge sharing

• Mentor and coach teams on Azure architecture and best practices

• Stay up to date with market and technology evolutions to drive continuous platform improvement

Your profile

• Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure and Azure DevOps

• Strong experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep)

• Deep understanding of Azure SaaS/PaaS services

• Solid knowledge of networking and cloud security concepts

• Excellent communication and coaching skills

• Degree in IT or equivalent professional experience

• Proficiency in English and Dutch and/or French

How afarax supports you

• You benefit from our extensive network

• You gain access to projects aligned with your expertise

• We support you throughout your mission

• We offer the possibility to build a valuable and long-term partnership

• Discover more freelance opportunities here: afarax.be/jobs