Enterprise Cloud Architect

Job Description HealthPartners is hiring an Enterprise Cloud Architect. This role is responsible for defining the overall architecture of HealthPartners’ applications across web platforms, administrative systems, infrastructure, and data environments. The Enterprise Architect ensures that application development and enhancements align with HealthPartners’ strategic goals and integrate smoothly within the broader technical landscape.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Twelve (12+) years of progressive experience in software engineering, including: Four (4) years of MS Azure and infrastructure architecture roles.
• Demonstrated experience integrating AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT) to accelerate software development, documentation, or workflows.
• Azure expertise: Deep knowledge of Azure core services (Compute, Networking, Storage, Identity, Security, Monitoring), landing zone design, Azure Policy, and governance frameworks.
• Experience designing and reviewing architectures across multiple Azure workload types (IaaS, PaaS, containers, serverless, data platform).
• Experience with hybrid cloud architectures - connecting on-premises environments to Azure via ExpressRoute, VPN, or Azure Arc.
• Demonstrated understanding of cloud security architecture - identity, network segmentation, data protection, and compliance controls.
• Business engagement skills: Demonstrated ability to engage business and operational stakeholders - translating infrastructure and cloud decisions into business terms, facilitating investment conversations, and ensuring delivery outcomes align with business intent.
• Familiarity with Event Driven Architectural models and approaches.
• Familiarity with database technology and modeling
• Experience with Build and Release Management Tools
• Effective communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences using verbal and written forms.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities.