Junior Azure Solutions Architect

ABOUT THE COMPANY:
DFK Malta, in partnership with our client, is hiring a Junior Azure Solutions Architect to join a leading technology solutions provider with offices in Malta and London, specializing in software and digitization solutions that drive business efficiency and digital transformation.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Are you passionate about cloud technology and eager to grow your career in Microsoft Azure? Were looking for a proactive and curious Junior Azure Architect to join our team and play a key role in shaping our cloud ecosystem. In this role, you will support the design, implementation, and enhancement of innovative Azure solutions that drive our business forward. If you have a solid foundation in Azure services, a strong desire to learn, and the ambition to grow into a senior cloud architect, this is an exciting opportunity to accelerate your development while contributing to impactful cloud initiatives.

ROLE AND RESPONSABILITIES: 

• Support senior architects in building and improving Azure-based solutions.
• Assist in deploying core Azure services (virtual machines, storage accounts, networking resources, and identity management).
• Help with cloud migration projects from on-premises environments.
• Contribute to monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing the Azure environment.
• Prepare technical documentation and simple architecture materials.
• Collaborate with DevOps, security, networking, and development teams.
• Keep up with Azure updates, best practices, and new cloud capabilities.



REQUIREMENTS:

• A degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or hands-on experience in a similar technical field.
• Solid basics in Microsoft Azure (compute, storage, networking, identity, monitoring).
• Understanding of cloud networking concepts such as subnets, routing, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Some experience with scripting or automation tools (PowerShell, Azure CLI, etc.).
• Awareness of cloud security principles and identity/access management.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation and architecture diagrams.
• Problem-solving mindset, curiosity, and eagerness to grow your cloud skills.
• Azure certifications (AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-305), CI/CD exposure, IaC tools (Bicep, ARM, Terraform), or container knowledge (AKS, Docker) are all a plus but not required.