4 months ago
Lisbon, PortugalSenior
Responsibilities
- Design high-level and low-level architectures for scalable enterprise infrastructure on Microsoft Azure.
- Deploy and migrate insurance applications and workloads from legacy environments to modern cloud architectures.
- Architect secure hybrid connectivity using ExpressRoute, VPNs, and Azure Virtual WAN.
- Standardize infrastructure provisioning with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates.
- Integrate infrastructure deployments into Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines.
- Develop PowerShell and Azure CLI automation for operations, compliance checks, and patching.
- Implement Zero Trust identity and access controls using Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, PIM, and Conditional Access.
- Configure Azure Key Vault, encryption, backup, and disaster recovery capabilities for sensitive workloads.
- Design and test disaster recovery and backup strategies using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery.
- Act as the primary technical contact for client IT leadership and align infrastructure decisions with business goals.
- Mentor junior delivery-team members and provide cloud cost and resource-utilization recommendations using Azure Advisor and Microsoft Cost Management.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of IT infrastructure engineering experience, including at least 3 years focused on enterprise Microsoft Azure deployments.
- Deep understanding of Azure networking, including VNet peering, NSGs, Azure Firewall, and Application Gateways.
- Strong Windows Server and/or Linux enterprise administration experience.
- Hands-on experience with Terraform or Bicep and PowerShell scripting.
- Experience with regulated environments such as financial services, insurance, or banking is highly valued.
- Ability to communicate complex technical architectures clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Understanding of Agile frameworks and ITIL service management concepts.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory.
- Professional proficiency in Portuguese is required for day-to-day client interaction.
- Preferred certifications include Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), Microsoft Certified: Azure Infrastructure Associate (AZ-104), and HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate.
Benefits
- Opportunity to contribute to a high-visibility digital transformation project affecting the Portuguese insurance market.
- Dedicated training budget and pathways to Microsoft certifications.
- Flexible hybrid working model based on project collaboration needs.
- Competitive benefits package and a collaborative, diverse, continuous-learning culture.
About Avanade
Avanade is the world’s leading expert on Microsoft. Trusted by over 7,000 clients worldwide, we deliver AI-driven solutions that unlock the full potential of people and technology, optimize operations, foster innovation and drive growth. As Microsoft’s Global SI Partner we combine global scale with local expertise in AI, cloud, data analytics, cybersecurity, and ERP to design solutions that prioritize people and drive meaningful impact. We champion diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, ensuring our work benefits society and business.