Cloud Architect

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry‑leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high‑performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

Explore life at Fortune Brands here.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Cloud Architect to lead the design and deployment of modern, intelligent, and automated cloud solutions within Fortune Brands Innovations. This role will have a strong emphasis on Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings, AI Integration, Microsoft 365 applications, and process automation, supporting our IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture and business teams. The ideal candidate will play a key role in transforming enterprise IT through cloud‑native design, maximizing the value of Microsoft Azure and other cloud platforms, and delivering scalable solutions that enhance collaboration and productivity.

• Cloud Architecture & Strategy:
  Design, develop, and implement scalable and secure PaaS‑based cloud architectures, primarily in Microsoft Azure, with a focus on services such as App Services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Azure SQL. This includes creating architectural diagrams, documenting design patterns, and ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices.
• AI & Automation Enablement:
  Architect and integrate AI/ML capabilities using Azure Cognitive Services, OpenAI, AI Builder, etc., and drive automation workflows through Power Automate, Azure Logic Apps, and other low‑code tools. This involves developing AI models, designing automation scripts, and building robust integration solutions.
• Microsoft 365 Integration:
  Extend and customize Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform) to align with business requirements and enhance user productivity.
• Cross‑Cloud Strategy:
  Support multi‑cloud strategies and solution portability, with familiarity in AWS, GCP, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) considered a strong asset.
• Dev Ops & CI/CD:
  Implement Dev Ops practices and CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments and improve development cycles across PaaS and Microsoft 365 solutions.
• Security & Governance:
  Define and enforce security, compliance, and governance frameworks across cloud and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  Engage with stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Optimization & Monitoring:
  Analyze and tune application and service performance, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and resilience.

• 7+ years of experience in IT and enterprise cloud architecture roles.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure PaaS offerings (e.g., App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Event Grid).
• Deep experience with Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Power Platform, Teams, SharePoint, and Graph API.
• Demonstrated success integrating AI/ML solutions in real‑world cloud applications.
• Experience with automation platforms such as Power Automate, Azure Automation, and Logic Apps.
• Solid understanding of Dev Ops tools (e.g., Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions, Terraform).
• Exposure to other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, OCI) is highly desirable.
• Experience with scripting (Power Shell, Python, or…