Senior Azure Cloud Architect (Terraform, PostgreSQL)

Starcom Mediavest Group Germany Gmbh

$140K — $190K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in cloud environments with strong proficiency in Terraform for IaC.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Azure architecture, including compute, storage, and networking.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud database platforms, particularly Azure Database for PostgreSQL.
  • Proven skills in database security, encryption, and performance optimization.
  • Strong communication abilities, able to simplify complex technical topics for a diverse audience.
  • Collaborative experience working across multiple engineering and security teams.
  • Coded solutions, showing practical engagement in hands-on implementation.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement infrastructure using Terraform and IaC principles.
  • Automate CI/CD pipelines leveraging tools like Bitbucket and Jenkins.
  • Architect Azure environments ensuring compliance with enterprise-scale governance.
  • Manage identity and access with Entra ID and Azure security frameworks.
  • Oversee Azure networking configurations, ensuring optimal performance and security.
  • Enhance observability and resilience through Azure Monitor and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure streamlined project delivery.

Benefits

  • Inclusive workplace that values diversity and collaboration.
  • Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
  • Competitive health benefits for employees and their families.
  • Flexibility to promote work-life balance.
  • Generous paid leave and holidays available.
  • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources offered.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The following skills are essential for this role. Candidates must demonstrate strong proficiency across these areas:

Infrastructure & Automation
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Terraform (primary and non-negotiable) • Mandatory
  • CI/CD pipeline automation: Bitbucket, Jenkins, XLR, AWS CodePipeline, GitHub Actions

Azure Architecture
  • Strong Azure architecture experience: compute, storage, networking, and platform services
  • Enterprise-scale Azure landing zones: management groups, subscriptions, and governance models
  • Compute platforms: Azure VMs, App Services, Azure Functions, AKS (architecture-level understanding)

Identity & Security
  • Identity & access management using Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC, PIM, and managed identities
  • Security architecture: Zero Trust principles, Azure Defender, and secure baseline controls
  • Secrets & encryption: Azure Key Vault, certificate and key lifecycle management
  • Policy & compliance: Azure Policy, initiatives, and governance enforcement at scale

Networking
  • Azure networking (hands-on): hub-spoke VNETs, subnets, NSGs, UDRs, and routing
  • Private connectivity: Private Endpoints, Azure DNS (public/private), name resolution patterns

Observability & Resilience
    • Observability & operations: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, alerting and diagnostics
    • High availability & DR design: availability zones, regional failover, and backup strategies


Qualifications

Your Skills & Experience:
  • Candidates should have experience with one or more cloud database platforms:
  • PostgreSQL - managed cloud PostgreSQL (Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server) • Mandatory
  • Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, or equivalent cloud-native database services
  • Database security, encryption at rest/transit, and backup/restore strategies
  • Performance tuning and query optimization on cloud database platforms
  • Ability to own end-to-end architecture: from whiteboard design to hands-on implementation
  • Strong communication skills - able to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Collaborative mindset with experience working across engineering, security, and compliance teams
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, client-facing delivery environments
  • Hands-on coder: does not just design, but actively builds and validates solutions


Additional Information

  • An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.
  • Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Flexibility to support work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.
  • Generous paid leave and holidays.
  • Wellness program and employee assistance.


Pay Range: $140,000 - $190,000

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