As we continue to expand our European operations, we are creating new positions in Portugal to support our teams, and we are looking for a Cloud Architect for Azure. We offer an international workplace built on trust, collaboration and long-term development, and we are looking for talented people who want to make an impact across our European organization. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter and where you can continue to grow professionally.

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Cloud Architect for Azure

Lisbon

Full time

As we continue to expand our European operations, we are creating new positions in Portugal to support our teams, and we are looking for a Cloud Architect for Azure.

We offer an international workplace built on trust, collaboration and long-term development, and we are looking for talented people who want to make an impact across our European organization.

Join a collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter and where you can continue to grow professionally.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build and evolve Azure cloud architectures aligned with Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), Well‑Architected Framework (WAF), CATP reference architecture and landing zones
  • Architect scalable, secure and high‑performance solutions across Azure compute, storage, networking and security services
  • Embed security, compliance and governance by design, covering identity and access management, data protection, threat detection and MCSB requirements
  • Optimise architectures for cost efficiency, availability and performance, leveraging Azure cost‑management tools and best practices
  • Act as a trusted advisor to cross‑functional teams, providing architectural guidance, best practices and recommendations on Azure technologies and patterns
  • Conduct architecture reviews and assessments, ensuring alignment with organisational standards, strategy and business objectives

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud architecture, with strong focus on Microsoft Azure environments
  • Proven experience designing and implementing Azure solutions based on CAF and WAF principles
  • Hands‑on expertise with Azure services (compute, storage, networking, security) and Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Terraform, Bicep)
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, translating complex requirements into effective architectural solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate, influence and advise multiple stakeholders in cloud transformation initiatives
  • Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification and additional Azure, security or compliance certifications are a plus

Only direct applications will be considered for this vacancy and we do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies.

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Working conditions

Working conditions Our employees are our most valuable asset. At Swiss Life Asset Managers, we place particular emphasis on compensating them fairly and in line with the market. Full-time employees are entitled to 25 days leave per year following the year of hire.

Grow with us

Grow with us For us, all employees are talents whom we want to promote in the best possible way. With this aim in mind, we have founded our own AM Academy, through which we provide our employees with a broad range of training opportunities. We also support them with external training and development.

Flexibility

Flexibility We address the individual needs of our employees and aim to create optimal framework conditions. Employees of Swiss Life Asset Managers can work with their manager to determine the right working model for them (e.g. flexible working hours, hybrid working model.)

Pension and social benefits

Pension and social benefits We offer a defined contribution pension plan for our employees with the option of additional voluntary contributions on the employee side. In addition, we also offer a supplementary health insurance for all employees.

Additional Benefits

Additional Benefits At Swiss Life Asset Managers, you benefit from a daily meal allowance and an employer-funded Coverflex budget that you can flexibly use based on your needs.

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Swiss Life Asset Managers

We are a leading European asset manager and institutional real estate asset manager with multiple locations in Europe.

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