☁️ Freelance Cloud Architect – AWS SaaS | Hybrid (Belgium)
* Location: Belgium (Hybrid – 2 days/week onsite)
* Contract: 6 months to start, with potential for yearly renewals
* Start Date: ASAP
* Language: English (additional local languages a plus)
* Work Authorisation: EU work permit required
🔍 The Opportunity
We are partnering with a leading European technology firm seeking a freelance Cloud Architect to guide the evolution of their AWS-based multi-tenant infrastructure. This role blends hands-on cloud engineering, strategic planning, and team mentorship within a dynamic environment supporting diverse engineering teams.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, DevOps, and security teams to architect scalable and secure cloud solutions that drive operational efficiency and support real-world analytics.
🛠 Key Responsibilities
* Design and evolve scalable, secure, and high-performing AWS infrastructure
* Develop hybrid-cloud strategies integrating on-premises and cloud environments
* Mentor and support the technical development of engineering teams
* Implement Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform
* Establish cloud security standards, including IAM, encryption, and segmentation
* Lead containerization efforts utilizing Kubernetes, Docker, and related tools
* Collaborate on CI/CD pipeline development, monitoring, and automation
* Optimize database performance and support reliable architecture
* Develop incident response plans to ensure system reliability
* Stay abreast of trends in AWS and cloud-native technologies
✅ What We’re Looking For
* 6–7 years of hands-on AWS experience, including production SaaS deployments
* 3–4 years in a cloud architecture role with cross-functional responsibilities
* Proven experience in mentoring and guiding engineering teams
* Deep understanding of AWS services and cloud-native principles
* Proficiency with Kubernetes, Docker, and Infrastructure as Code tools
* Experience in programming languages such as Go, Java, or TypeScript
* Strong grasp of software design principles, performance tuning, and cost optimization
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
* Fluent in English; additional language skills are advantageous
🎯 Bonus Points
* Background in analytics or data platform environments
* Experience with monitoring tools such as Grafana or Prometheus
* Familiarity with scripting languages like Python and backup/recovery tools
🎁 Why Take This Role?
* Contribute to a high-impact SaaS product with real-world applications
* Lead architectural strategies from conception to execution
* Enjoy contract stability with initial 6-month term and potential for annual renewals
* Benefit from hybrid work flexibility - only 2 days/week onsite in Belgium
* Join an engineering-driven culture that values autonomy and innovation
📞 Interview Process (3 Steps)
* Initial conversation
* Technical and architectural deep-dive
* Final team alignment discussion
📩 Apply Now
If you’re a Cloud Architect ready to own cloud strategy and execution for a global SaaS product, email swaleh.abdulrehman@g2recruitment.com or message me directly.
Interviews are booking this week.