Business Technology - Cloud Architect

Cloud Architect

WoodmenLife is seeking a Cloud Architect to lead the evolution of our enterprise Azure platform and help shape the technology foundation that powers our cloud-first and AI-enabled future. This is a highly visible, strategic role that combines enterprise architecture, cloud platform strategy, and organizational leadership to accelerate modernization across the enterprise. As the organization's cloud architecture leader, you will define cloud strategy, establish enterprise standards, guide modernization efforts, and ensure our platform enables secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective technology solutions. You will also serve as Product Owner for the Nimbus Cloud Center of Excellence (CoE), helping drive cloud adoption, platform maturity, governance, and reusable capabilities that support business and technology outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide technology decisions, partner with senior technology leaders, and shape key initiatives spanning cloud adoption, AI enablement, data modernization, enterprise integration, and legacy platform transformation. At WoodmenLife, you'll also enjoy a culture that values people as much as technology—with a collaborative environment, strong work-life balance (including Friday afternoons off year-round), and a focus on meaningful outcomes.

The Cloud Architect is responsible for defining and evolving WoodmenLife’s enterprise cloud platform architecture and ensuring it aligns with enterprise technology strategy. This role establishes cloud standards, governance models, and reference architectures while guiding enterprise cloud adoption and modernization initiatives. As Product Owner of the Cloud CoE, you will prioritize platform capabilities, influence investment decisions, and drive continuous improvement of the Azure environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert)

WoodmenLife offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package. More information about our benefits can be found at:

WoodmenLife is welcoming to all regardless of background and beliefs. We respect every associate’s unique perspective and contribution. We are committed to creating an environment that values differences and provides opportunities for growth, leadership, and service. This includes providing equal opportunity in recruitment, employment, promotion, training, and community outreach. WoodmenLife is also dedicated to strengthening the communities where our employees live and work.