Skaylink

Senior Azure Architect

Skaylink

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Leipzig • Germany

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AzureCloud

About the role

  • You are responsible for designing and advancing complex Microsoft Azure architectures with a focus on scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.
  • You implement and strategically evolve core Azure services such as Compute, Storage, Networking, App Services and Microsoft Entra ID.
  • You conduct architecture reviews and act as a technical sparring partner for our clients.
  • You establish automation standards based on Infrastructure as Code and ensure consistent, reproducible deployments.
  • You design holistic approaches for Identity, Security, Networking, Monitoring, Backup and Disaster Recovery.
  • You support migrations and modernization initiatives and serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues.

Requirements

  • Several years of solid experience in designing and implementing Microsoft Azure architectures.
  • Proven track record of redesigning and strategically evolving existing cloud environments.
  • Deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code, automation and modern deployment approaches.
  • You understand Networking, Microsoft Entra ID and Cloud Security not in isolation but as integral parts of a platform.
  • Ideally, you have experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Azure migrations or AKS, and certifications such as AZ-104 or AZ-305.
  • Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken.
Benefits
  • Purpose – Apply your expertise (projects with renowned companies such as BMW Group, Henkel or KWS)
  • Flexibility – Find your balance (e.g., workation, flexible vacation arrangements)
  • Development – Arrive and grow (e.g., Skaylink Campus, development discussions, regular employee surveys)
  • Recovery – Recharge (e.g., 30 days vacation, Dec 24 and 31 off, sabbatical)
  • Mobility – Get from A to B (e.g., company bike/BusinessBike, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket)
  • Equipment – The choice is yours (Apple/Windows, company mobile phone)
  • Support – Feel supported (e.g., employee referral program, corporate benefits, workplace glasses, 5 paid child-sick days per year)
  • Events – Come together and celebrate (e.g., summer and Christmas parties, team events, cross-company tech talks)
  • Togetherness – We are Skaylink!
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Hard Skills & Tools
Microsoft AzureInfrastructure as CodeAutomationCloud SecurityNetworkingMicrosoft Entra IDCI/CDAzure DevOpsAzure migrationsAKS
Soft Skills
communicationtechnical sparringproblem-solvingcollaborationstrategic thinking
Certifications
AZ-104AZ-305