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Azure Cloud Architect - Freelance

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
  • Strong background in cloud architecture design
  • Proven experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code, especially Terraform and Azure Bicep

Requirements:

  • Design and implement Azure-based cloud infrastructure for microservices architecture
  • Deploy and maintain Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters
  • Build and enhance monitoring and alerting systems
  • Architect and deliver cloud-native solutions

Job description

Netguru is a trusted partner in digital commerce. The company helps leading brands modernize B2B solutions, marketplaces, and retail ecosystems. Since 2008, it has empowered businesses with cutting-edge technology, AI-powered personalization, and world-class engineering and design teams. A certified B Corporation®, Netguru is trusted by major brands including IKEA, VW, OLX, Delivery Hero, Żabka, Wolt, Careem, and Vinted.

How freelancing works at Netguru?

As a Netguru freelancer, you can choose what works well for you. You decide when, where, and how you work on projects and tasks.

We match you with work that fits your skills. Plus, you have access to various opportunities across different industries and companies. That means you will not only gain more experience, but also develop various skills.

But there's more. Netguru freelancers can benefit from full-time collaboration and really be a part of the team.

So, are you ready to make an impact? Join Netguru, and let's build beautiful software together.

Project details:

Start date: ASAP

End date: 21/12/2026 (with an option to extend it)

Full-time

100% remote

CET working hours

Requirements

Apply if you have:

    • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including: Azure Active Directory, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, API Management, and Azure Messaging
    • Strong background in cloud architecture design, including scalability, resilience, and cost optimization
    • Proven experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
    • Experience with Infrastructure as Code, especially Terraform and Azure Bicep
    • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines (Azure Pipelines, GitHub Actions)
    • Knowledge of cloud security practices, including RBAC, WAF, and Azure security assessments
    • Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana)
    • Strong scripting skills (Bash, general scripting) and familiarity with Linux environments
    • Understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, Nginx)
    • Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or Locust
    • Ability to design and work with large-scale distributed systems


Scope of work:

  • Design and implement Azure-based cloud infrastructure for a microservices architecture, focusing on scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency
  • Deploy and maintain Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters using Helm Charts and FluxCD to ensure reliable and efficient delivery
  • Build and enhance monitoring and alerting systems using Azure Monitor, Prometheus, and Grafana to improve system visibility and incident response
  • Architect and deliver cloud-native solutions using services such as Application Gateway, Azure Front Door, App Service, Azure Functions, Container Apps, Azure SQL, and Cosmos DB
  • Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to streamline development workflows and accelerate delivery
  • Ensure security best practices across cloud infrastructure, including access control, traffic protection, and compliance with Azure standards

Benefits

In return, we offer:

  • 100-percent remote work;
  • huge flexibility and variety of project to choose from - work the way you like;
  • work with an experienced team of developers and continuous development of your hard and soft skills;
  • a mentor who will assist you during your first days;
  • dev-friendly processes such as Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Code Review and bug bashes;
  • long-term collaboration on challenging products (FinTech, B2B software, E-commerce and more).

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