Azure Architect Senior Manager

Overview

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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 – what’s working, what’s not – support them in initiating and executing positive changes and provide them with adequate resources.
• Support in the team members professional and personal development.
• Recognize team members through timely, individualized recognition.
• Promote collaboration and face-to-face interaction.

• 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.

• 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 Dev Ops practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) preferred.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

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.

Full-time employees are also eligible for a competitive bonus and benefits package.

This job description is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

All employment at Choice Financial Group is "at will" employment. This position description does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

The base salary for this role is listed below. This pay range is posted to comply with wage transparency laws. The base salary may vary based on skill, ability, knowledge, experience, and geographic location.