Freelance Senior Azure Consultant / Azure Architect For one of our clients based in Bruges, we are looking for an experienced Freelance Azure Consultant / Azure Architect to help extend, automate, and modernize their existing cloud platform.You will join the Cloud & Infrastructure team and play a key role in driving Azure initiatives focused on automation, governance, security, containerization, and serverless technologies. Location: Bruges – 3 days onsite per week (or full-time onsite) Start: ASAP Duration: Long-term mission Contract: Freelance – Full-time Languages: Dutch (native) + English (professional) Your responsibilitiesDesign, build, and optimize Azure architectures (IaaS, PaaS & serverless)Deploy and maintain Azure Function Apps, Logic Apps, Azure Automation & Azure StorageSet up and manage modern CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions)Deploy and optimize Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) and container-based workloadsImplement and manage Azure Governance (Policies, RBAC, landing zones)Provide technical guidance and best practices to internal teamsTroubleshoot and optimize cloud workload performanceAdvise on automation strategies and cost optimizationContribute directly to the evolution of a modern Azure platform Required skills & experience8+ years in Microsoft infrastructure5+ years hands-on Azure experienceStrong expertise with:Azure Function Apps & Logic AppsAzure Automation & Infrastructure-as-CodeAzure StorageAzure API ManagementAzure Kubernetes Services (AKS)CI/CD (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)Solid knowledge of Azure Governance (Policies, RBAC, security best practices)Experience designing scalable, secure cloud environmentsAnalytical, autonomous, and strong communicator Nice to haveMCSE Private CloudMCSA Windows ServerAzure certifications Interested?Apply directly or send me a message to discuss this long-term Azure opportunity in more detail.