What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cloud Architect position at California Creative Solutions Inc.?
JOB DESCRIPTION :
As a Senior Cloud Architect you will provide architectural guidance to development teams, ensuring cost-effective design and implementation of cloud solutions : Reviewing and optimizing existing cloud architectures; Recommending cost-efficient infrastructure and services; Promoting the use of cost-aware design patterns; Ensuring alignment with Marketplace best practices. Additionally, you will be responsible for and / or participate in Marketplace Leadership, Cloud Financial Management, Synthesizing as-is processes, Automation, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, and Mentorship.
The ideal candidate be willing to continually learn and adapt to the evolving technology landscape, thrive working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously, and demonstrate a proven track record of success the below-listed job duties.
Job Duties include :
Stakeholder Communication :
Fostering open communication with stakeholders including product managers, executives, and customers, proving regular updates on project status and milestones and addressing any concerns.
Act as a point of contact between clients, stakeholders, and development teams.
Cross-Function Collaboration :
Collaborate with various departments to ensure the seamless integration of technologies and solutions.
Facilitate problem-solving sessions to address complex challenges and foster innovation.
Personal Attributes :
Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
Forward-thinking with a keen eye for identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement
Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency
EXPERIENCE :
- Proven track record working in Agile teams and collaborating with product managers and business stakeholders
- Deep understanding of AWS pricing models (On-Demand, Reserved Instances, Spot Instances, Savings Plans) and cloud financial operations (FinOps) principles
- Expertise in tools and platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and ECS for containerization and orchestration. Good foundation in Linux / Unix fundamentals, as these operating systems commonly run in cloud environments.
- Working hands-on knowledge and experience in DevSecOps.
- Solid experience using, creating, and deploying Microservices and OpenShift.
- Deep experience in understanding, planning for, and dealing with, Disaster Recovery, creating DR Plans and the use of NoSQL engine MarkLogic in that effort.
- Skills in cloud resource optimization and cost management
NICE TO HAVE :
PROFESSIONALISM & VALUES :
We are looking for a professional who exemplifies the following core values :
Integrity and Accountability : Demonstrates principled character, consistently upholding honesty and taking responsibility for their actions with the highest ethical standards.
