Cloud Engineer

Job Title

Cloud Engineer – Lead Azure Platform Engineer

Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health care experiences and partner closely with providers to ensure members are genuinely cared for.

We are a team that owns our work with accountability, makes data‑driven decisions, embraces continuous learning, and celebrates collaboration — because success is a team sport. Our mission is to be there in the moments that matter most for our members and employees, creating a community of connected care where coordinated, quality service is the norm and every member feels valued.

• Cloud Architecture and Engineering
  • Architect and design complex Azure solutions, including compute, storage, networking, database, and security components, aligning with business requirements and best practices.
  • Lead the evaluation and selection of appropriate Azure services based on performance, cost, and scalability needs.
  • Develop comprehensive cloud architecture diagrams and documentation to ensure clarity and understanding across teams.
• Implementation and Deployment
  • Oversee the implementation of Azure infrastructure, including provisioning, configuration, and deployment of cloud resources.
  • Lead the migration of existing applications to Azure, ensuring seamless transition and minimal downtime.
  • Automate infrastructure management tasks through Azure Dev Ops pipelines, Power Shell scripting, and other tools.
• Performance Optimization
  • Monitor and analyze Azure resource utilization to identify performance bottlenecks and optimize cloud infrastructure for cost‑efficiency.
  • Implement scaling strategies to handle fluctuations in application traffic and ensure system responsiveness.
  • Continuously evaluate and implement new Azure features and services to enhance performance and reliability.
• Security and Compliance
  • Establish and maintain robust security policies and practices within the Azure environment, including identity management, access controls, and data encryption.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and security standards related to cloud infrastructure.
  • Proactively identify and address potential security vulnerabilities.
• Collaboration and Integration
  • Inspire and mature the Medica Cloud Engineering and Site Reliability practices through participation in Medica’s Centers For Enablement (C4E) forums.
  • Mentor and guide junior Azure engineers on best practices, technical development, and problem‑solving.
  • Foster a collaborative team environment, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
  • Provide technical leadership on cloud initiatives and guide the team through complex technical challenges.
  • Work with Medica and vendor teams to ensure cloud‑hosted solutions are incorporated into performance targets and goals.
  • Work with Business Enablement teams to identify end‑user‑centric measurement points and establish KPIs related to performance.
  • Create performance‑tuning strategies for IT and business partners.
  • Help evaluate software and hardware vendors for possible integration into Medica’s systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7 years of professional experience beyond the degree.

• Required
  • Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure – minimum 6 years.
  • Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing Azure services such as VMs, AKS, storage, networking, SQL, Cosmos DB, and security.
  • Proficiency in Azure Dev Ops pipelines, Power Shell scripting, and infrastructure as code (IaC) practices.
  • Experience with Ant, Maven, SVN, Git, and version control.
  • Solid understanding of cloud security best practices, including identity management, access controls, and data encryption.
  • Experience with Azure Resource Manager templates, Azure CLI, and web services (SOAP and REST).
• Desired
  • Proficiency in IaC using Terraform, Azure Bicep, or ARM templates.
  • Strong understanding of containerization and orchestration, especially Docker and AKS.
  • Experience with scripting and automation technologies like Power Shell, Python, or Azure CLI.
  • Expertis…