Azure Architect Senior Manager

Description

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, helping them initiate and execute positive changes and providing necessary resources.
• 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.