Azure Architect/Engineer

At Customers Bank, we believe in working hard, working smart, working together to deliver memorable customer experiences and having fun. Our vision, mission, and values guide us along our path to achieve excellence. Passion, attitude, creativity, integrity, alignment, and execution are cornerstones of our behaviors. They define who we are as an organization and as individuals. Everyone is encouraged to have personal development plans. By doing so, our team members are on their way to achieve their highest potential and be successful in their personal and professional lives.

Position Title: Azure Architect/Engineer

FLSA: Exempt

Report to Manager: Chief Architect

Department: EIT Infrastructure Operations

Work Location: If you live within 50 miles of an established Customers Bank Location

• This is a hybrid role coming into the office at least 3 days per week with Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday being set days.

Who is Customers Bank?

Founded in 2009, Customers Bank is a super-community bank with over $22 billion in assets. We believe in dedicated personal service for the businesses, professionals, individuals, and families we work with.

We get you further, faster.

Focused on you: We provide every customer with a single point of contact. A dedicated team member who's committed to meeting your needs today and tomorrow.

On the leading edge: We're innovating with the latest tools and technology so we can react to market conditions quicker and help you get ahead.

Proven reliability: We always ground our innovation in our deep experience and strong financial foundation, so we're a partner you can trust.

Customers Bank is seeking an experienced Azure Architect to join our IT Infrastructure and Cloud Services team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and hands-on managing our Azure cloud infrastructure to support our digital transformation initiatives. This role requires a balance of strategic planning, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive the adoption of cloud technologies and optimize our cloud presence for scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.

What you'll do:

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale Azure solutions, ensuring best practices in cloud architecture and security.

• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective cloud-based solutions.

• Manage the migration of on-premises infrastructure to Azure, optimizing for performance, cost, and scalability. Work with app owners to design optimal business continuity/disaster recovery strategy.

• Ensure the reliability, availability, and security of cloud services, implementing industry-leading cloud security measures.

• Monitor cloud environments, analyzing and optimizing costs, and performance.

• Stay up to date with the latest in Azure services and technologies, recommending improvements and innovations.

• Design and administrative support for Azure IaaS services, conditional access policies, app integrations. Experience with Azure DevOps

• Mentor and lead teams in cloud best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

• Work wisely to streamline / automate processes. (e.g.

• PowerAutomate/Apps)

What do you need?

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud architecture, with a strong focus on Azure.

• Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.

• Deep understanding of cloud security principles and Azure security tools.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. Azure certifications are highly desirable.

• Experience with cloud migration strategies and tools.

• Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) practices and tools. (Powershell, bicep, terraform, ARM)

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Deep background in EntraID, SAML, SSO (B2B & B2C), managed identity and federated identity concepts.

• Experience with a variety of Azure resource types including Azure SQL, App Services, Container Apps, VM's, Key Vaults, and App Configuration.

• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience in a regulated environment and the ability to document and produce artifacts necessary to support audit and exam requirements.

Customers Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also provide "reasonable accommodations", upon request, to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.

Diversity Statement:

At Customers Bank, we believe in working smart, working together, and having fun while delivering innovative solutions and memorable experiences for our customers. We are committed to the continual advancement of a culture which reflects the value we place on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We honor the diverse experiences, perspectives, and identities of our team members, and we recognize that it is their passion, creativity, and integrity that drives our success. Step into your future with us! Let's take on tomorrow.