Azure Architect Senior Manager

Choice Bank; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice Bank is looking for an Azure Engineering Manager to design and implement scalable cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure. You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure cloud architecture aligns with business objectives, and drive innovation.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in cloud architecture with significant expertise in Azure services and DevOps practices. The position involves some travel to support team collaboration and training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10-12 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or similar role with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Strong understanding of Azure services including Compute, Networking, Storage, and Security.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure Azure solutions.
• Lead design of enterprise-scale Azure architectures.
• Oversee implementation of large-scale Azure platforms.

Skills

Microsoft Azure expertise

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

DevOps practices

Excellent communication skills

Education

Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert)

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Job description

Description

The Azure Engineering Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cloud architecture with business objectives, ensure best practices in cloud governance, and drive innovation through cloud-native technologies. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure services, infrastructure as code, and enterprise architecture principles.

Architecture & Design

• Lead the design of complex, enterprise-scale Azure architectures that support current and future business needs.
• Establish and refine architecture standards, reference models, and solution patterns for cloud platforms and services.
• Review and approve solution designs to ensure resiliency, scalability, interoperability, and technical quality.

Cloud Strategy & Governance

• Translate enterprise cloud strategy into executable roadmaps, standards, and governance practices across teams.
• Drive consistency in cost management, platform controls, architecture review, and service adoption decisions.
• Assess emerging Azure capabilities and recommend strategic enhancements to the cloud environment.

Implementation & Automation

• Oversee implementation of large-scale Azure platforms and ensure engineering teams follow defined architecture standards.
• Champion automation, reusable infrastructure patterns, and mature DevOps practices to improve delivery speed and quality.
• Guide complex migration and modernization initiatives from legacy or hybrid environments to Azure.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure architecture and platform decisions align with security, regulatory, and risk management requirements.
• Partner with security and compliance stakeholders to embed controls into cloud designs and operating models.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Provide senior technical leadership across cloud teams, influencing priorities, solution direction, and architecture decisions.
• Mentor architects and engineers, building team capability in cloud design, governance, and delivery practices.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to prioritize investments and resolve cross-functional design challenges.
• Conduct regular one-on-ones to align cultural and business objectives, prioritize the most important work and coach to high performance.
• Facilitate execution through effective situational leadership tools.
• Support engagement and action by listening to team member feedback, helping them initiate and execute positive changes and providing necessary resources.
• Promote collaboration and face-to-face interaction.

Monitoring & Optimization

• Establish performance, reliability, and cost optimization expectations for cloud environments and solutions.
• Review operational trends and recommend improvements that strengthen service health, scalability, and efficiency.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10-12 years of relevant experience with requisite competencies.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or similar role with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Strong understanding of Azure services (Compute, Networking, Storage, Security, etc.).
• Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) preferred.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Travel

This position requires some travel to support business needs, including team collaboration, internal trainings, and cross-functional initiatives. The frequency and duration of travel will vary based on organizational priorities and team needs.