Azure Cloud Architect & Platform CoE Leader (Hybrid – Omaha)

Woodmenlife

Omaha, Northern (NE, KY)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 220,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

WoodmenLife is seeking a Cloud Architect to lead the evolution of our enterprise Azure platform and drive modernization across the organization. This hybrid Omaha role combines architecture leadership, platform strategy, and hands-on governance to deliver scalable, secure cloud solutions.

The Cloud CoE ownership emphasizes reusable services, automation, and cost transparency. You will collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Solution Architects, and business teams to align cloud initiatives with

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
12+ years of progressive IT experience.
7+ years of cloud or infrastructure architecture experience.
Strong experience designing enterprise solutions in Microsoft Azure.
Proven ability to define architecture standards, governance models, and design patterns.
Experience leading cloud platform or Cloud Center of Excellence initiatives.
Experience serving as a Product Owner or managing platform backlogs.
Experience with enterprise modernization and cloud adoption.
Strong stakeholder communication and executive presence.
Experience working in Agile or SAFe environments.
Experience in regulated industries (insurance, financial services, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain enterprise cloud architecture aligned to business and technology strategy.
Develop cloud standards, reference architectures, and design patterns.
Ensure cloud platforms meet requirements for scalability, resiliency, security, and efficiency.
Guide evolution of reusable platform capabilities and services.
Maintain architecture artifacts within enterprise repositories.
Support development and execution of enterprise cloud strategy.
Identify opportunities to improve agility, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Guide enterprise cloud adoption and workload migration initiatives.
Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI and advanced cloud services.
Advise teams on appropriate use of Azure capabilities.
Serve as Product Owner for the Nimbus Cloud Center of Excellence (CoE).
Define and prioritize the cloud platform backlog and roadmap.
Partner with engineering teams to deliver platform improvements.
Drive adoption of reusable services, automation, and platform capabilities.
Enable consistent cloud practices across delivery teams.
Ensure cloud solutions align with enterprise architecture standards.
Lead architecture reviews and provide strategic guidance.
Define and enforce governance practices and guardrails.
Identify and mitigate architectural risks related to cloud usage.
Partner with Enterprise Architects on strategic alignment.
Collaborate with Solution Architects on solution design and delivery.
Work with Data, Infrastructure, and Business Process Architects to ensure full alignment across domains.
Influence stakeholders across technology and business teams.
Promote responsible cloud consumption and cost transparency.
Identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency.
Guide teams on cost-effective architecture patterns.
Support enterprise FinOps maturity and accountability.
Lead the Azure Community of Practice.
Mentor architects and engineering teams.
Promote best practices, standards, and knowledge sharing.
Support continuous learning and cloud capability development.