V-IT is looking for a Cloud Engineer for a client in West-Flanders.

As a Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, management and support of scalable, secure cloud-based infrastructure within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. You will work closely with development teams to bridge the gap between software delivery and reliable infrastructure.
Main responsibilities

• Design and monitor Azure cloud blueprints, including governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
• Advise on and implement best practices for scalability, high availability and cost optimization.
• Provide support in building and improving infrastructure components.
• Evaluate and integrate new Azure services and technologies according to the cloud strategy.
• Collaborate with delivery and technology teams to translate architectural decisions into practical, actionable solutions.
• Develop automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to ensure consistent and repeatable deployments.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Document design principles and maintain clear technical guidelines.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest Azure features, services and best practices.

Profile

• You bring at least 5 years of professional experience in the Azure ecosystem, ensuring our infrastructure is robust, scalable and secure.
• You take active ownership in applying best practices, cost optimization and governance.
• You are ideally a certified Azure Administrator Associate.
• Knowledge of Azure API Management (APIM) is a plus.
• You live by the "Infrastructure as Code" (IaC) philosophy, with skills in Terraform to deploy and manage resources.
• You possess a true "builder" mentality: you thrive on building, testing, and troubleshooting the technical components that bring an architecture to life.
• You have a deep understanding of the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and experience building CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions.
• You have a strong affinity with software development to support the collaboration with our delivery teams.
• You are a strong communicator who can explain technical information clearly to your team and stakeholders.
• You are proactive by nature: you stay ahead of industry trends, embrace new standards, and constantly propose technical improvements.
• You are a lifelong learner who thrives on investigating complex technical challenges and thinking "outside the box" to find the most efficient solution.