Solution Architect – Azure

Solution Architect – Azure role at ELCA Group

• You will work with business and software engineering teams to build innovative cloud solutions on Azure from the ground up.
• You will guide teams through the end-to-end project lifecycle, covering the initial conception, business requirements, software and cloud architecture, implementation, and flawless delivery.
• You will provide technological and architectural consulting to our clients, create strategic roadmaps for migrating to the cloud, and advise on their execution.
• You will support pre-sales on tender responses, proof-of-concept work, and the design of cloud solutions, with an emphasis on security, flexibility, regulatory compliance, cost, and performance.
• You will participate in group-wide thought leadership initiatives to advance our architectural practice and sustain our technical excellence.

• 6+ years of experience in designing and implementing large-scale software solutions, with at least one year of experience specifically with Azure.
• Solid knowledge of integration patterns and best practices such as synchronous vs. asynchronous communications, RESTful APIs, messaging, and publish-subscribe.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and related components such as networks, load balancers, web servers, databases, and distributed caches.
• Experience with Azure services for hosting (including serverless), messaging/eventing, workflows, storage, security, and monitoring. Experience in designing identity and access management with Azure AD/Entra  Azure B2C/Entra External  Azure certification is a plus.
• Experience in infrastructure as code (IaC) with Terraform, Bicep, Azure CLI, ARM templates or similar tool.
• Strong knowledge of best practices and tooling for Dev Ops, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and code quality analysis.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, familiarity with agile methods, and fluency in French, German, and English.

• A dynamic work and collaborative environment with a highly motivated, multi-cultural and international team.
• Attractive prospects for career path and personal development through training and coaching.
• The chance to make a difference in people’s life by building innovative solutions.
• Good work-life balance (2 days per week from home).
• Attractive pension fund with three types of employee contributions.
• 1/2 SBB fare subscription.
• Mobile and internet discount program.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Consulting and Engineering

• Technology, Information and Media