Cloud Architect

WoodmenLife

Cloud Architect leading the evolution of WoodmenLife’s enterprise Azure platform. Defining cloud strategy, guiding modernization efforts, and enabling cloud adoption across the organization.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeOmaha • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading enterprise Azure platform evolution, defining cloud strategy, and establishing architecture standards. Proven ability to mentor teams, drive cloud adoption, and ensure governance in regulated industries.

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Microsoft Azure ArchitectureCloud Strategy DevelopmentProduct OwnershipEnterprise ModernizationAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Cloud ArchitectureEnterprise Solutions DesignArchitecture Standards DefinitionGovernance ModelsDesign PatternsCloud AdoptionPlatform Backlog ManagementInfrastructure ArchitectureModernization EffortsReusable Capabilities

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationExecutive PresenceMentoringCollaborationPromoting Best Practices

Tools & Technologies

Nimbus Cloud Center of ExcellenceAgile FrameworkSAFe Framework

Industry Keywords

Regulated IndustriesInsuranceFinancial Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the evolution of our enterprise Azure platform
Define cloud strategy and establish enterprise standards
Guide modernization efforts
Ensure platform enables secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective technology solutions
Serve as Product Owner for the Nimbus Cloud Center of Excellence (CoE)
Drive cloud adoption, platform maturity, governance, and reusable capabilities
Collaborate with senior technology leaders and partner with enterprise stakeholders for cloud initiatives
Mentor architects and engineering teams
Promote best practices, standards, and support continuous learning
Enable consistent cloud practices across delivery teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
12+ years of progressive IT experience
7+ years of cloud or infrastructure architecture experience
Strong experience designing enterprise solutions in Microsoft Azure
Proven ability to define architecture standards, governance models, and design patterns
Experience leading cloud platform or Cloud Center of Excellence initiatives
Experience serving as a Product Owner or managing platform backlogs
Experience with enterprise modernization and cloud adoption
Strong stakeholder communication and executive presence
Experience working in Agile or SAFe environments
Experience in regulated industries (insurance, financial services, etc.) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Strong work-life balance (including Friday afternoons off year-round)
Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive benefits package