Senior Cloud Architect
Vattenfall ABSammanfattning
Vattenfall is seeking a Cloud Architect to design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions, primarily using Microsoft Azure. This role involves shaping cloud standards, supporting application migrations, and driving cloud security initiatives. The position is available in Stockholm, Amsterdam, Berlin, and Katowice, and is aimed at experienced professionals who can collaborate across teams to enhance Vattenfall's digital transformation and sustainability efforts.Jobbet i korthet
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Challenging and independent role in a dynamic environment.Focus on work-life balance and flexibility to work from home.Commitment to diversity and creating an inclusive workplace.
Ansök senast: 2026-09-15
Publicerad: 2026-08-18
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Company Description
Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 21 000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people's homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission.
Business Area IT
We design and build the digital backbone that moves Vattenfall forward - from modern infrastructure to large-scale digital transformation initiatives. We connect people, processes and technology while enabling automation, innovation and an intuitive user experience. By doing so, we create a smart and connected organisation that is ready for tomorrow's energy transition.
Job Description
Is there a way to shape the future of cloud technology while accelerating the energy transition?
As a Cloud Architect, you will play a key role in designing the digital foundations that help power a more sustainable energy system. At Vattenfall, we believe there is a way to create a future where technology, innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. By driving cloud transformation across our international business, you will help enable scalable, secure and future-ready solutions that support our long-term ambition of building a cleaner energy future.
Your role
As Cloud Architect at Vattenfall, you will guide the design and evolution of cloud and infrastructure solutions, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure. You will help shape enterprise-wide cloud standards, governance frameworks and architecture principles while supporting both cloud-native development and the migration of existing applications.
This is an opportunity to influence cloud adoption at scale, work with modern enterprise technologies and contribute directly to Vattenfall's digital transformation journey.
Key responsibilities:
Designing, developing and governing enterprise-grade cloud platforms and infrastructure solutions in Microsoft Azure
Defining architecture standards, reference architectures and best practices for cloud adoption
Supporting the migration of business-critical applications to Azure using modern architectural principles
Designing and implementing Azure Landing Zones, management group structures and policy-based governance
Collaborating with application teams, security specialists and external partners to ensure scalable and secure solutions
Driving cloud security initiatives based on Zero Trust principles and Microsoft security frameworks
Contributing to hybrid platform architectures integrating Azure, SAP ERP, Kafka and other business-critical technologies
Advising stakeholders on cloud strategy, technology choices and long-term architectural roadmaps
Promoting operational excellence, automation and continuous improvement across the cloud landscape
Location
Stockholm, Amsterdam, Berlin and Katowice
Qualifications
Who are you?
You are an experienced cloud professional who enjoys collaborating across teams and transforming complex technical challenges into practical and sustainable solutions. You combine deep technical expertise with strong communication skills and can explain cloud concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Next to this we believe you bring:
At least 7 years of experience designing and implementing cloud infrastructure solutions
Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
A curious mindset and enthusiasm for exploring new technologies and innovative solutions
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
Cloud Security Expertise
Strong understanding of Azure networking, identity management and cloud security
Experience guiding enterprise-scale application migrations to Azure
Experience implementing Azure Security Baselines and secure-by-design architectures
Experience applying Zero Trust Architecture principles
Practical knowledge of Entra ID, Azure RBAC, Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Conditional Access
Understanding of cloud compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001/27002, GDPR and the EU AI Act
Frameworks & Standards
Experience working with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
Solid knowledge of Azure governance, management groups, policies and landing zones
Knowledge of Azure Well-Architected Framework (WAF), especially Security and Operational Excellence
Strong understanding of Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark (MCSB) and Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Additional Information
Our offer
A challenging and independent job in an informal, dynamic working environment. You can play a part in shaping the future of a company where the only constant is change. Besides being a challenging and inspiring place to work, we value a great work atmosphere!
At Vattenfall, we are convinced that striving for diversity helps building a more profitable efficient and attractive company. Therefore we seek a harmonious balance of employees in terms of gender, age, and ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We believe in work life balance and the flexibility to work from home.
More Information
This position is primarily intended for internal candidates within Vattenfall. In case of equal qualifications, preference will be given to colleagues from Business Unit IT (YI). We value internal growth and encourage you to apply."
We welcome your application in English, no later than, 15th of September 2026. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website.
For more information about the role, please contact the Hiring Manager Emile Das: emile.das@vattenfall.com for more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our Recruiter Marius Gläßge (marius.glaessge@vattenfall.de).
Trade union representatives in Sweden (IT) are Sofi Wadström (Akademikerna), Patricia Ek (Unionen), Christer Gustafsson (Ledarna), Juha Siipilehto (SEKO). To get in contact with the representatives, please call Vattenfall´s switchboard +46 8 739 50 00.
At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity.
Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 21 000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people's homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission.
Business Area IT
We design and build the digital backbone that moves Vattenfall forward - from modern infrastructure to large-scale digital transformation initiatives. We connect people, processes and technology while enabling automation, innovation and an intuitive user experience. By doing so, we create a smart and connected organisation that is ready for tomorrow's energy transition.
Job Description
Is there a way to shape the future of cloud technology while accelerating the energy transition?
As a Cloud Architect, you will play a key role in designing the digital foundations that help power a more sustainable energy system. At Vattenfall, we believe there is a way to create a future where technology, innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. By driving cloud transformation across our international business, you will help enable scalable, secure and future-ready solutions that support our long-term ambition of building a cleaner energy future.
Your role
As Cloud Architect at Vattenfall, you will guide the design and evolution of cloud and infrastructure solutions, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure. You will help shape enterprise-wide cloud standards, governance frameworks and architecture principles while supporting both cloud-native development and the migration of existing applications.
This is an opportunity to influence cloud adoption at scale, work with modern enterprise technologies and contribute directly to Vattenfall's digital transformation journey.
Key responsibilities:
Designing, developing and governing enterprise-grade cloud platforms and infrastructure solutions in Microsoft Azure
Defining architecture standards, reference architectures and best practices for cloud adoption
Supporting the migration of business-critical applications to Azure using modern architectural principles
Designing and implementing Azure Landing Zones, management group structures and policy-based governance
Collaborating with application teams, security specialists and external partners to ensure scalable and secure solutions
Driving cloud security initiatives based on Zero Trust principles and Microsoft security frameworks
Contributing to hybrid platform architectures integrating Azure, SAP ERP, Kafka and other business-critical technologies
Advising stakeholders on cloud strategy, technology choices and long-term architectural roadmaps
Promoting operational excellence, automation and continuous improvement across the cloud landscape
Location
Stockholm, Amsterdam, Berlin and Katowice
Qualifications
Who are you?
You are an experienced cloud professional who enjoys collaborating across teams and transforming complex technical challenges into practical and sustainable solutions. You combine deep technical expertise with strong communication skills and can explain cloud concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Next to this we believe you bring:
At least 7 years of experience designing and implementing cloud infrastructure solutions
Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
A curious mindset and enthusiasm for exploring new technologies and innovative solutions
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
Cloud Security Expertise
Strong understanding of Azure networking, identity management and cloud security
Experience guiding enterprise-scale application migrations to Azure
Experience implementing Azure Security Baselines and secure-by-design architectures
Experience applying Zero Trust Architecture principles
Practical knowledge of Entra ID, Azure RBAC, Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Conditional Access
Understanding of cloud compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001/27002, GDPR and the EU AI Act
Frameworks & Standards
Experience working with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
Solid knowledge of Azure governance, management groups, policies and landing zones
Knowledge of Azure Well-Architected Framework (WAF), especially Security and Operational Excellence
Strong understanding of Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark (MCSB) and Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Additional Information
Our offer
A challenging and independent job in an informal, dynamic working environment. You can play a part in shaping the future of a company where the only constant is change. Besides being a challenging and inspiring place to work, we value a great work atmosphere!
At Vattenfall, we are convinced that striving for diversity helps building a more profitable efficient and attractive company. Therefore we seek a harmonious balance of employees in terms of gender, age, and ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We believe in work life balance and the flexibility to work from home.
More Information
This position is primarily intended for internal candidates within Vattenfall. In case of equal qualifications, preference will be given to colleagues from Business Unit IT (YI). We value internal growth and encourage you to apply."
We welcome your application in English, no later than, 15th of September 2026. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website.
For more information about the role, please contact the Hiring Manager Emile Das: emile.das@vattenfall.com for more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our Recruiter Marius Gläßge (marius.glaessge@vattenfall.de).
Trade union representatives in Sweden (IT) are Sofi Wadström (Akademikerna), Patricia Ek (Unionen), Christer Gustafsson (Ledarna), Juha Siipilehto (SEKO). To get in contact with the representatives, please call Vattenfall´s switchboard +46 8 739 50 00.
At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity.
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Senior Cloud Architect
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