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At Swiss Life Asset Managers you will contribute your own talent and expertise in a motivated and flexible working environment. You will take on a high degree of responsibility and master demanding challenges independently, with the scope to express yourself and in cooperation with professional teams.
Working at Swiss Life Asset Managers is a dynamic experience in a stable environment. Our employees make the difference. People count.
Flexible working models will enable you to reconcile your professional and personal ambitions.
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
Your benefits
We help our employees shape their professional development and their private life to their best advantage, throughout all phases of their life. Our attractive benefits play a part in this effort.
Your contact
Mariana Gomes MendesTel:
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years cloud architecture experience focused on Microsoft Azure
- Proven experience designing and implementing Azure solutions using Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well-Architected Framework (WAF)
- Hands-on expertise with Azure services (compute, storage, networking, security)
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code: ARM, Terraform, Bicep
- Knowledge of security, compliance and governance by design including IAM, data protection and threat detection
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate requirements into architecture
- Ability to collaborate, influence and advise multiple stakeholders during cloud transformation
- Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (and additional Azure/security/compliance certs)
What We Do
Swiss Life Group is a leading European provider of life insurance, pensions and financial solutions. It helps private customers and companies prepare financially for the future by addressing risks, providing pension and insurance solutions, and offering financial advice. The group operates across Europe and serves both individuals and businesses, with its activities centered on long-term financial security and retirement provision.
