Cloud Architect

Origence is always looking for diverse, talented people to join our exceptional team. Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

With 30 years at the forefront of fintech innovation, we specialize in SaaS lending solutions that lead the industry. Our core mission is customer-centric, focusing on empowering Credit Unions across the United States with the tools to offer accessible, competitive lending services. We're deeply committed to enhancing the financial ecosystem for a broad network of credit unions, members and auto dealers. We invest in our greatest assets, our employees, and foster a culture of innovation and ownership through freedom and responsibility. We celebrate fiscal accountability, operational rigor and efficiency to create a sustainably healthy and robust business for the long term.

The Cloud Architect responsible for creation and execution of cloud infrastructure strategies by designing and assisting with development of cloud services and assets to meet business objectives. Works closely with Product Management, Development, QA, DevOps, and Engineering teams for migrating, building and deploying applications. Provides Architecture Review for designs that impact the corporate cloud infrastructure. Provides guidance, standards, architectural patterns for the development solution and systems architects for starter reference architectures for particular Use Cases. Responsible for ensuring platform consistency is met through automation and adherence to defined standards. Participates in planning, implementation, and growth of the platform. Become a subject matter expert in two or more cloud sub-systems such as data and analytics platforms, Azure Artificial Intelligence platforms, security, monitoring and/or, networking.

What you will do:

Architectural Expertise: Gain an in-depth understanding of application functionality and the technical operational processes needed to support the platform. Acquire knowledge on the interaction of all the systems & sub-systems, how data flows, where failures are logged, and how systems can be made more resilient and scalable. Develop scripts and establish infrastructure as code (IaC) to ensure processes are repeatable and consistent across Non-Production, UAT and Production environments

Cloud Platform: Deep understanding of the corporations Cloud Vendors offerings and the architectural (ilities) trade-offs associated with each. Extensive knowledge in cloud infrastructure and can assist other Engineering teams (e.g. Security, Networking, Data, PSG) with monitoring and break fix incidents.

Stewardship: Participate in Architectural Reviews to validate designs and ensure that organizational standards are followed. Periodically audit the cloud environments to find areas for improvement.

The ideal candidate:

Education:

Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

A minimum of four to five technical experience working with cloud architecture, preferably Azure

Expert knowledge of cloud components and services (Storage, Configuration, Compute platforms, Containers, Entra ID, etc.)

Expert knowledge working in scripting languages such as JSON and YAML & management tools such as PowerShell, Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Terraform (IaC), Ansible

Understanding of Azure AI Foundry and Agentic AI

Specialized Skills:

AI platforms experience (E.g., AI Foundry, Vector Databases, and Document Intelligence).

Willingness to learn new technologies and know when to apply them

Can work effectively within a team environment and resolve conflict

Strong oral, written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical users.

Ability to work in fast paced / rapidly evolving environment.

Perks and Benefits

Paid Time Off

401k (8% match)

College Tuition Benefits / Tuition Reimbursement

Great Wellness and Health benefits

Company Culture Cultural and Holiday celebrations, Theme days like Star Wars Day & Bring your Kids to Work Day, Monthly Townhalls and Quarterly Company Meetings that ensure awareness, inclusion, and transparency.

The starting salary range for this full-time position is $1286000 - $160800 per year. This base pay will take into consideration internal equity, candidates geographic region, job-related knowledge and experience among other factors. Origence maintains a highly competitive compensation program. Under company guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual bonus to provide an incentive to achieve targeted goals. Bonuses are awarded at companys discretion on an individual basis.

Origence is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, and other terms and conditions of employment will be based upon an individuals qualifications regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, military service, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.