Cloud Architect - Milano

Overview

You will design scalable, secure Azure-based cloud architectures and lead end-to-end technical spec definition. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to align solutions with business goals, modernize and migrate workloads, and establish DevOps and governance practices. This role combines hands-on architecture with stakeholder collaboration to deliver high-impact IT outcomes for KPMG’s internal clients. You’ll operate in a dynamic, global environment with a strong emphasis on Well-Architected and FinOps principles.

Retribuzione / Benefits Hybrid working model

Advanced learning and development programs

Inclusive and equitable workplace

Well-being initiatives

International mindset and innovative projects

Competitive compensation aligned with experience

Responsabilità Design scalable, secure cloud-native architectures on Azure aligned with best practices and client requirements

Create end-to-end architectures (HLD/LLD) and specify technical/functional requirements and non-functional requirements

Lead Azure landing zones, secure networking, identity and on-prem/hybrid integration

Evaluate cloud technologies via trade-off analyses, cost assessments, and risk evaluations

Establish and promote DevOps practices: IaC (Terraform/Bicep), CI/CD, policy-as-code, logging and observability

Conduct PoCs and architectural assessments; drive ADRs and define migration/ modernization roadmaps

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Security, Data, Dev, Operations) and communicate to technical/business stakeholders

Document and present solutions (C4 diagrams, runbooks) and support post-go-live operations

Apply Azure Well-Architected Framework and CAF, FinOps, and standardized blueprints

Requisiti fondamentali Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

5+ years IT experience; 2–3 years in Azure-based solution architecture

Excellent English proficiency

Certifications: AZ-305, AZ-104, AZ-400 or FinOps Practitioner (preferred)

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear communication with technical and business stakeholders

Problem solving and analytical thinking

Azure architectures: AKS, Container Apps, App Service, Logic Apps, Functions; Storage; Azure SQL, Cosmos DB; Networking (VNet, Private Endpoints, ExpressRoute, VPN); Security (Key Vault, Defender for Cloud, WAF)

DevOps: Git, CI/CD (Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions), IaC (Terraform or Bicep), Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), policy as code, secrets management

Observability and reliability: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, OpenTelemetry; resilience design, backup/DR, RTO/RPO