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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineering Manager - Azure Platform and FinOps - **Company:** Medtronic Inc. - **Location:** Mounds View, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $175,200.0 - $262,800.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Software Design Patterns, Power BI, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Gitlab, Git, Containerization, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Cloud Optimization, Terraform - **Published:** June 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=405b6eab4fab2b7c ## About the Role Do you have experience in Stakeholder relationship building?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree * 7+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience with an advanced degree * 5+ years of managerial experience NICE TO HAVE (Preferred Qualifications) * Strongly Preferred: + 5+ years of experience working with public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP) + 2+ years of experience with FinOps practices + Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools + Experience with Gitlab or other git-based tools * Certification(s) in AWS (Solutions Architect Professional), Azure (Solutions Architect Expert), or FinOps (FOCP). * Experience building or leading enterprise FinOps practices, including showback/chargeback models. * Experience with Atlassian Jira managing sprints and product backlogs * Hands-on experience with automation, infrastructure-as-code, or container platforms * Experience with PowerBI * Experience integrating cloud platforms with enterprise security, compliance, and data privacy requirements. * Proven track record influencing executive leadership with compelling financial or architectural storytelling. * Background in vendor management, contract negotiation, or cloud cost optimization with major providers. * Experience supporting or enabling advanced analytics, AI/ML, or GenAI workloads on cloud platforms. * Strong understanding of ITIL/Agile frameworks and how they apply to platform engineering. * Prior leadership in global, matrixed organizations with onshore/offshore team structures. * Experience collaborating with or mentoring global/offshore teams. * Strong communication, stakeholder management, and change management skills. * Experience supporting infrastructure and operations for predictive analytics, AI/ML, or automation in IT delivery. For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. ยง 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required. ## Description * Develop the roadmap: Lead the strategy and execution for Azure cloud platform, setting the direction for design and engineering across the enterprise. * Own the FinOps strategy and communication: ensure senior leadership has clear visibility into cloud spend, savings opportunities, and optimization initiatives. * Drive migration initiatives: Partner with application owners, architects, and stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and execute workload modernization. * Deliver in an agile fashion: Own the product backlog and roadmap for Azure platform, ensuring alignment with customer needs. * Reuse architecture patterns, document solutions, and drive automation wherever possible to scale delivery across environments. * Deliver accurate monthly FinOps reports with actionable insights on spend and savings. * Lead quarterly FinOps reviews with customers and stakeholders to drive transparency and accountability. * Partner with Finance, Procurement, and Business Units to forecast spend and recover costs effectively. * Champion a culture of cost awareness, efficiency, and optimization across engineering teams. * Lead and mentor a global team of highly skilled Public Cloud Architects and Engineers. * Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning across onshore and offshore teams. * Work with Talent Development partners to create clear career paths and growth opportunities for staff. * Provide coaching, technical leadership, and performance feedback to support high-performing teams. * Partner with Business Units to co-create roadmaps and deliver solutions that meet both business needs and enterprise guardrails. * Act as the primary point of engagement for senior leaders and application teams, ensuring alignment between strategy, design patterns, and execution. * Drive change management and clear communication to enable smooth adoption of cloud capabilities. * Build trust with stakeholders by delivering reusable patterns, documented solutions, and timely outcomes ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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