Azure Architect Senior Manager in Any Choice Bank Location In ND or, Minnesota at Choice Bank

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.

Architecture & Design

• 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.

Cloud Strategy & Governance

• 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.

Implementation & Automation

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

Security & Compliance

• 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.

Collaboration & Leadership

• 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 & 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 provided them with adequate resources.
• Support in the team members professional and personal.
• Catch team members being approximately right through timely, individualized recognition.
• Promote collaboration and face to face interaction.

Monitoring & Optimization

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

Travel Requirement

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.

Choice is #PeopleFirst, banking second.

People don’t need just another bank. People need to be supported by a team of trusted partners who will get to know them and their business, understand their challenges, discover their dreams, and recognize the success in bringing people and banking together in our communities.

In contributing to our culture, Choice team members are guided by our core values.

• Embrace change and encourage innovation.
• Know when to ask for help and know when to offer help.
• Better the places we live.
• Work hard. Do the right thing. Have a little fun.

Our vision of Diversity at Choice is supported by our #PeopleFirst mission and our core values.

Being #PeopleFirst means that Choice is committed to focusing attention and resources towards creating an environment where everyone feels respected and valued and can do their best work. Doing the right thing means encouraging employees to share their experiences and ideas, and to bring their whole authentic selves to work. Together, we can build an inclusive culture that seeks out, supports, and celebrates diverse voices. We can use our diversity to fuel creativity and innovation and bring us closer to our customers and the communities we serve. Be welcome at Choice. We can see you here.

Disclosure

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