Who We Are
Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.
A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.
Pay Range
This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.
The Cloud Architect & Full Stack Developer will lead and define the Azure-preferred technical strategy, architecture, and implementation of manufacturing systems, including advanced integrations with Microsoft Fabric, SAP, and ML/AI technologies. This role emphasizes Azure architecture expertise while combining software development oversight with strategic responsibilities to drive innovation and optimize JM’s manufacturing capabilities.
Primary Purpose
To provide comprehensive Azure-centric technical leadership in manufacturing systems, overseeing cloud-based architectural design, secure data integration, and implementing AI-driven analytics to enhance operational efficiency and support business objectives.
Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of manufacturing solutions on Azure, ensuring secure, scalable, and cost-optimized integration with plant control systems, SAP, and Fabric services.
Define and implement governance frameworks for Azure architecture standards, data handling, and application performance.
Oversee and manage code development efforts, setting technical standards and guiding both internal and external teams.
Translate complex business requirements into robust, integrated solutions across Azure, SAP, and Microsoft Fabric platforms.
Develop and design Azure-native applications, data pipelines, and APIs to support real-time data flow, analytics, and AI/ML applications.
Implement data integration and quality standards, leveraging Azure and Fabric services to streamline data processing and analytics.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed ML/AI models into the manufacturing ecosystem, enabling predictive maintenance, quality optimization, and operational insights.
Drive continuous improvement through automation and advanced analytics initiatives.
Mentor team members on Azure cloud architecture, data engineering, and AI practices.
Provide root cause analysis and resolution of production issues, ensuring reliable cloud-based solutions.
Maintain documentation, technical specifications, and architectural blueprints for compliance and scalability.
Requirements (Education, Skills, and Abilities)
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Experience
10+ years in application development, with 5+ years in Azure architecture and cloud solution design.
Proven expertise in Azure cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, Data & AI workloads), SAP manufacturing systems, .NET, and Microsoft Fabric.
Strong background in data architecture, integration, and analytics.
Demonstrated experience in applying AI/ML algorithms within manufacturing systems.
Technical Skills
Proficient in Azure cloud services (App Services, Data Factory, Synapse, AI/ML, Security, Networking), SAP MII, .NET, SQL, and Fabric.
Knowledge of integration protocols (REST, SOAP) and experience with ML/AI platforms.
Familiarity with C++, C#, JavaScript, HTML5, JQuery, XML.
Soft Skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Effective project management and leadership capabilities.
Additional Information
Preferred Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure AI Engineer, or equivalent.
Travel: Occasional (up to 15 days/year).
Work Environment: Primarily office-based, with visits to manufacturing sites as necessary.
Please Keep in Mind
If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.
Benefits
Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.
Diversity & Inclusion
Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.
Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Top Skills
Johns Manville Denver, Colorado, USA Office
717 17th Street, Denver, CO, United States, 80202
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