Azure Cloud Platform Architect & CoE Lead

CSS; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS is seeking a Cloud Architect to lead the evolution of our enterprise Azure platform and to shape the technology foundation of our cloud-first and AI-enabled future.

The role combines enterprise architecture, cloud strategy, and leadership to accelerate modernization across the organization, including governance, reusable services, and platform backlogs. Remote-enabled with US state availability.

Qualifications

• 12+ years progressive IT experience with cloud focus.
• 7+ years enterprise cloud architecture experience.
• Proven ability to define standards, governance, and patterns.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve enterprise cloud architecture for Azure.
• Lead cloud strategy, adoption, and modernization initiatives.
• Prioritize Cloud CoE backlog and roadmap as Product Owner.
• Guide governance, risk, and guardrails for cloud usage.
• Collaborate with architects across domains and senior stakeholders.
• Drive FinOps maturity and cost-optimized patterns.
• Mentor teams and lead cloud community of practice.
• Expand Nimbus CoE with AI-enabled capabilities and integrations.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Enterprise architecture

Stakeholder communication

Executive presence

Agile/SAFe

Platform leadership

FinOps awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IS

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Azure

Dynamics 365

Snowflake

Job description

CSS is seeking a Cloud Architect to lead the evolution of our enterprise Azure platform and to shape the technology foundation of our cloud-first and AI-enabled future.

The role combines enterprise architecture, cloud strategy, and leadership to accelerate modernization across the organization, including governance, reusable services, and platform backlogs. Remote-enabled with US state availability.