Manager, Architecture

Job Description
Amazing Career Moments Happen Here
Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That's why at Applied, we're building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers - all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the insurtech game, we're not just redefining what's achievable, we're creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.
Position Overview
We're seeking a seeking a Cloud Architecture Manager to lead and oversee our Cloud Architecture team. Applied Systems is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower insurance agencies and carriers to optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive business growth. As a Cloud Architecture Manager, you will play a pivotal role in defining and implementing cloud strategies, ensuring scalability, security, and operational excellence across multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
What You'll Do

• Team Leadership & Strategy
  
  • Lead and mentor a team of Cloud Architects, fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
  • Define and implement cloud architecture best practices aligned with organizational goals and industry standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, DevOps, Security, Product) to ensure architectural decisions support business objectives.
  • Develop and execute strategies for cloud adoption, modernization, and migration across GCP, AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments.
  • Promote a culture of innovation, automation, and continuous improvement.
  
  Cloud Architecture & Governance
  
  • Oversee the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud solutions.
  • Establish architectural standards, compliance frameworks, and governance models for hybrid environments.
  • Partner with FinOps to ensure budget allocations are defined and tracked.
  
  Solution Design & Delivery
  
  • Approve high-level architectural designs for resiliency, scalability, and performance.
  • Drive proof-of-concepts (POCs), technology evaluations, and reference architectures.
  • Ensure alignment of infrastructure strategy with application and business requirements.
  
  Automation & Infrastructure-as-Code
  
  • Champion automation using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes.
  • Oversee Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices for consistent and repeatable deployments.
  • Integrate CI/CD pipelines for efficient delivery of infrastructure components.
  
  Security, Compliance & Resiliency
  
  • Collaborate with security teams to enforce best practices for identity, encryption, and compliance (SOC 2, ISO, GDPR).
  • Define disaster recovery and high-availability strategies across cloud and data center environments.
  
  Monitoring & Observability
  
  • Ensure robust monitoring and observability frameworks for cloud infrastructure.
  • Promote proactive issue detection and resolution to maintain service reliability.
  
  Documentation & Vendor Collaboration
  
  • Maintain accurate documentation of architecture standards and workflows.
  • Partner with vendors to evaluate and integrate new cloud technologies.

We're Excited to Learn More About You
We're looking for someone who:
Experience

• 8+ years in cloud architecture or infrastructure roles, 2+ years in leadership preferred.
• Proven experience designing and managing multi-cloud and hybrid environments (GCP, AWS, Azure, Data Center).
• Strong background in infrastructure modernization, migration, and cost optimization.
• Strong foundation in on-premises infrastructure, including VMWare, F5 load balancers, and networking
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and service discovery tools like HashiCorp Consul.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in cloud-native architectures, networking, virtualization, and security.
• Expertise with Windows, Linux, and Kubernetes platforms
• Advanced knowledge of IaC tools, i.e., Terraform, Terraform CDK with TypeScript, Packer, and HCL.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (GitLab, GitHub, etc.).
• Experience with monitoring tools (Datadog) and security solutions (HashiCorp Vault, Cloud Armor).
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server and PostgreSQL for database management
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and disaster recovery planning.

Preferred

• Cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect).
• Experience with microservices, serverless, and event-driven architectures.
• We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses as well as candidates without a degree or a background in tech to apply!

Location
Candidate will need to reside in North America, working arrangement will be remote.
When You Join Team Applied, You Can Expect:
A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren't just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.
We flex our time together, collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.
A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Holiday and Vacation Time
• Health & Wellness Days
• A Bonus Day for Your Birthday

Learn more about the people behind our products at https://www1.appliedsystems.com/en-us/about-us/jobs/
Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position ranges from $115,000 - $175,000. To determine a new team member's starting pay, we consider a variety of factors, including someone's depth, breadth, and variety of experience, skills, and responsibilities. Depending on the role, team members may also be eligible to participate in additional compensation plans such as bonus and commission.
Your Security Matters:
Our candidates' personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers.
EEO Statement
Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don't discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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