Principal - Cloud Architect - Business Consulting

Principal - Cloud Architect - Business ConsultingWork Location : Atlanta, GA, Basking Ridge, NJ, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WADomain : ConsultingCompany : ITL USARequisition ID : 126508BRSalary : $123,500 - $154,500Infosys Consulting is currently seeking a Principal – Cloud Architect for their Technology Transformation practice.The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience in the management consulting industry. Candidate must be an experienced Cloud practitioner, with experience delivering IT and Cloud based strategies for clients across multiple Cloud solutions. Candidates must be comfortable working at all levels (team, stakeholder, and organizational leadership) to help the organization develop Cloud solutions to foster business values and to achieve organizational outcomes. Candidate must have evolved facilitation skills and be comfortable in mentoring, training and / or offering professional advisory services. This is a highly visible role with exposure to a wide range of stakeholders, which will require a combination of core technical skills and soft people skills to have success.Possess a good understanding of the major Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) for comparative analysis and advisory on CSP selectionDeep understanding of customers' unique needs in industries such as Financial Services, Health & Life Science, Retail, and ManufacturingProvide expert guidance and insights of Industry cloud to support clients in evolving cloud landscape in their organizationProvide guidance and support to leverage full potential of cloud services and best practices to migrate and modernize applicationsDesign the possible Cloud end state for an organization, conduct gap analysis between target Cloud capabilities and traditional IT capabilities to define the Cloud adoption strategy and roadmapEvaluate the implications of Cloud adoption on the IT Operating model and support establishing a Cloud center of excellenceArchitect and deploy resilient, secure, and scalable cloud-based solutions tailored to customer needs (multi-tenancy, Platform as a service, microservices, container services)Develop solutions architecture and evaluate architectural alternatives for private, public, and hybrid Cloud models, including IaaS, PaaS, and other Cloud servicesDefine and enforce Cloud solutions and architecture best practices & guiding principlesDefine Cloud adoption and migration strategies and implementation plansCollaborate cross-functionally with customers to design, implement, and optimize cloud infrastructure and applicationsStay abreast of the latest cloud services (AWS / Azure / Google), features, and best practices to ensure customers benefit from their knowledgePerform Proof of concepts to prove viability, scalability, and feasibility of solutions to customer business needsOwn and manage contributions to business development proposals and sales pursuits for consulting and / or transformation engagementsWork as a member of a client engagement delivery team, typically split across multiple geographies and / or industry domains, own and deliver high-quality outputs on timeBuild, manage, and sustain relationships with senior level client managersDemonstrate thought leadership by creating consulting go-to-market offerings and uplift Infosys brand by publishing market-facing thought papersBasic Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required. Will also consider four years of progressive experience in the specialty in place of every year of educationAssociate or professional-level certification in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud8 or more years of experience in design / implementation / consulting experience with enterprise technologies, Cloud migration, and deployment; Database and MiddlewareAt least 4 years working with AWS / Azure / Google Cloud services, with a solid understanding of core services. Valid AWS / Azure certifications preferredStrong communication & collaboration skills with ability to translate complex technical topics to senior client stakeholdersAbility to travel up to 80% will be required in the futureCandidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply.Preferred Qualifications : Big 4 consulting or equivalent experience in a leadership capacityHands-on experience of DevOps tools and practices for Cloud workload deploymentsHands-on experience with microservices design, distributed applications, such as containers, Kubernetes, and / or serverless technologyExperience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the Cloud (AWS, Azure)Working knowledge of Cloud software tools and migration methodologiesExposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environmentsStrong understanding of SOA, object-oriented analysis, and designExperience working in a vertical environment preferredAbility to communicate high-level strategy and technical details effectively across disciplines, locations, and organizationsDemonstrates ability to conduct research and present information across levelsDemonstrates ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quicklyStrong understanding of Enterprise Architecture (e.g. : TOGAF, Zachman, IAF, ITIL, COBIT)This job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, and responsibilities required of the employee.Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Infosys employee you are also eligible for the following benefits : Medical / Dental / Vision / Life InsuranceLong-term / Short-term DisabilityHealth and Dependent Care Reimbursement AccountsInsurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal)401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary levelPaid holidays plus Paid Time OffAbout Us : Infosys Consulting is the global management and technology consulting practice of Infosys, a global leader in technology services and consulting. We combine the power of time-tested methodologies, people-driven innovation, and disruptive technology to enable leaders of the world’s top brands pursue a path of smart transformation.Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse / family member of a protected veteran; or disability.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $123,500 - $154,500