Full-Time
Senior Azure Architect
AgWest Farm Credit
501-1,000 employees
Agricultural financing and related services
Compensation Overview
$109.4k - $193.5k/yr
Rocklin, CA, USA + 1 more
More locations: Spokane, WA, USA
Hybrid
Minimum 50% on-site at office; 60% for Spokane HQ; after in-office training, eligible for home office stipend.
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- Bachelor's degree in information systems computer science, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Seven or more years of hands-on experience designing, deploying and managing cloud solutions, with substantial expertise in Microsoft Azure
- Deep knowledge of Azure Compute, storage, networking, security, and database services
- Experience working in hybrid cloud environments, including on-premises integration and hybrid architecture design
- Demonstrated ability to optimize cloud environments for performance, reliability and cost efficiency
- Strong technical expertise paired with business acumen and awareness of organizational impacts
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
- Design and drive implementation of Azure-based solutions that align with business objectives and industry best practices, providing architectural direction and oversight to the cloud infrastructure engineering team
- Oversee and enhance the use of Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates to automate cloud deployments
- Ensure Azure solutions adhere to security and compliance best practices, including identity management (Entra ID) and compliance with CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark and other relevant frameworks
- Lead cloud migration activities and participate in application modernization efforts
- Drive efforts to monitor, analyze, and optimize Azure environments for both performance, reliability and cost efficiency
- Architect and collaborate on implementation of secure and scalable Azure networking, including virtual WAN (vWAN), virtual networks (VNets), VPNs, Private endpoints, Private DNS, Azure Front Door, Azure Application Gateway, and Azure Firewall
- Utilize Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to proactively identify, track and resolve issues
- Work closely with development, infrastructure, security and other stakeholders to ensure robust and resilient Azure solutions. Maintain a strong working knowledge of AgWest business practices, products and key systems
- Establish governance frameworks, including naming conventions, configuration standards, Azure Policy, role-based access control (RBAC), and tagging strategies. Create, refine and present essential documentation
- Supervise a small team of infrastructure engineers, providing technical guidance and performance oversight
- Strong proficiency with Azure automation and infrastructure-as-code practices, including Azure DevOps, Terraform, and Bicep, as well as cloud policy and access control management
- Professional Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), Azure Administrator (AZ-104), or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
- Experience working with managed service providers and third-party partners
- Experience working in regulated or complex environments; familiarity with financial institution operations in a strong plus
AgWest Farm Credit is a financial cooperative that provides loans and related financial services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners, and crop insurance customers in seven Western states through a network of 59 locations. It issues loans for buying land and equipment, operating expenses, and other agricultural needs, backed by the Farm Credit System, a nationwide cooperative network serving American agriculture. Unlike many lenders, AgWest combines lending with related financial services tailored to agricultural and rural customers as part of a member-owned structure. Its goal is to support the growth and stability of the agriculture sector and rural communities by offering reliable credit and financial services.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Spokane, Washington
Founded
1916
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Cattle markets stay bullish with tightening domestic supplies ahead.
- Pears forecast at 16.8 million boxes, up 60% from 2024.
- Lower interest rates from April 2026 outlook ease client borrowing.
What critics are saying
- Wheat prices collapse from global oversupply, squeezing Montana growers now.
- Almond prices decline with 2025 inventory buildup, hitting California borrowers.
- Potato returns fall below costs from plentiful harvest across West.
What makes AgWest Farm Credit unique
- Publishes monthly market updates on Western commodities like almonds, cattle, dairy.
- Launched $15,000 New Producer Grant program on March 3, 2025.
- Donated $500,000 to University of Montana Western for Farm degree.
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Company News
AgWest quarterly commodity outlook. AgWest Farm Credit released its Monthly Market Update for October, covering the state of major agricultural commodities in Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. The update features unique insights into economic drivers impacting agriculture and forestry in the West. AgWest's outlook for major commodities is summarized below. Visit AgWest's Industry Insights page for an expanded analysis of each industry, monthly economic headlines, relevant data and trends, and additional special reports. Almonds and pistachios. Almond prices reversed their upward momentum and started to decline mid-way through September. Inventory of the 2025 crop is building and international buyers are increasingly cautious about overcommitting given current prices. Harvest continues for the 2025 crop. There is an increasing sense that the crop size will come in below the forecasted 142 million boxes, though to what degree remains unclear. The 2025 pear crop is forecasted to come at 16.8 million boxes, a nearly 60% increase from 2024 levels and aligned with the historical average. Cattle markets remain bullish despite seasonal softening in fed cattle prices in late September. Domestic cattle and beef supplies remain tight and are expected to tighten further in the coming months. Increases in U.S. milk production, driven by unprecedented herd expansion, have been bearish for milk prices. Dairy markets have also been bearish. While butter and cheese exports have been a bright spot for U.S. dairy in recent months, falling prices in global markets are challenging U.S. export competitiveness. Forest products. Average lumber prices fell another 8% in September, with declines seen in both green Douglas fir and Southern Yellow Pine. Douglas fir and whitewood log prices also fell in August, marking their fourth consecutive monthly decline. Hay prices are currently depressed due to oversupply and low demand. Water concerns remain top of mind for growers with water allocation negotiations ongoing. Lemons and oranges. Lemon prices remain steady and fruit quality generally good. Harvest is wrapping up in the Coastal Region of California and picking up in the Desert Region. For oranges, the 2025-26 navel and mandarin crop forecasts came in at 80 million cartons and 33 million cartons, respectively. Potato harvest is underway across the West, and the plentiful crop will likely keep returns below production costs for many growers. Wheat prices remain significantly low, creating a challenging outlook for growers across the West. Both the USDA projected farm price and wheat futures continue to weaken due to the impact of a large global crop. Wine and wine grapes. Wine grape crops are progressing differently across the West, but look to be coming in smaller than average due to reduced acreage and a higher percentage of minimally managed vineyards in California and Washington. About AgWest Farm Credit. AgWest Farm Credit is a financial cooperative with approximately $35 billion in total assets as of 2025. It provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners, and crop insurance customers in seven Western states. AgWest is part of the 109-year-old Farm Credit System, the nation's leading provider of credit to agriculture. With 59 locations across the West, AgWest is committed to serving its customers and supporting local communities. Contact the pioneer. Send Bigtimberpioneer your thoughts and feedback as a letter to the editor. Submit by post to P.O. Box 830, Big Timber, MT 59011 or use its online form.
On June 26, 2025, Limoneira Company entered into a Master Loan Agreement with AgWest Farm Credit, PCA , dated June 26, 2025, together with a revolving credit facility supplement and a non-revolving...
Spokane, Washington (March 3, 2025) AgWest Farm Credit, a cooperative lending association dedicated to supporting agriculture, has launched the application window for the AgWest New Producer Grant program, designed to help motivated producers get started in agriculture.
The University of Montana Western has received a generous $500,000 donation from AgWest Farm Credit to help fund the development of a Farm and Ranch Management degree.
AgWest Farm Credit released its Monthly Market Update for August, covering the state of major agricultural commodities in Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.