What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Apps Principal Architect (PaaS) position at Texas Dow Employees Credit Union?
Position Summary : (General statements regarding the overall objective of the position)
Cloud Apps Principal Architect will drive our digital initiatives forward targeting public cloud deployment. This role will inform and set the strategy, executing through collaborating closely with visionary enterprise architects, shared service teams such as security & infrastructure, and will translate strategic visions into actionable plans leveraging the latest cloud-hosted digital technologies to turn our vision into reality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities : (List in order of importance the essential functions of the job and the approximate percentage of time spent on each of the activities; describe what must be accomplished, not how it must be done; include supervision or management responsibilities, quality and quantity standards, physical, mental, and perceptual functions of the job)
- Partners with business & IT stakeholders to understand their challenges and translate them into actionable technical requirements to drive and implement the Credit Unions' public cloud strategy for applications and integrations.
- Aligns with and informs cloud architecture strategy. Leads the definition of target and current state architectures, transition architectures, and roadmaps, driving technology strategies forward. Primary focus on cloud PaaS services such as serverless computing, containerization, cloud DevSecOps, cloud databases, API gateway, app hosting, integration solutions for multi and hybrid cloud environments.
- Makes recommendations on specific cloud PaaS / IaaS services to be leveraged based on our digital journey.
- Spearheads the development (including hands-on coding / configuration when required) of cohesive technology ecosystems by collaborating with peers in IT Operations & Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Digital Products, IT Project Management, Application Development, and Integrations.
- Defines and implement public cloud specific technology and security requirements for new applications and projects, serving as a subject matter expert on cloud technologies (PaaS & IaaS) and information security.
- Develops detailed cloud app architectures that prioritize scalability, security, and integration, ensuring alignment with industry standards and compliance regulations.
- Creates comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design specifications, and configuration guides.
- Collaborates with business stakeholders, project managers, and development teams to gather requirements and provide expert technical guidance for successful project delivery.
- Utilizes expertise in public cloud technologies to lead organizational transformations, guiding teams through modern cloud-native architectures.
- Provide technical and architectural leadership across both legacy and modern cloud-based distributed systems.
Minimum Qualifications : (Education, Licensure, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Education :
An undergraduate degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field and / or equivalent mix of education and experience is required.
Advanced degree is preferred.
Certifications :
TOGAF, AWS / Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or equivalent preferred.
Experience :
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Physical Demands and Work Environment :
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this position and / or may be encountered while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Disclaimer :
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Texas Dow Employees Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, protected veteran status, sex, religion, disability, genetic information, national origin or other status protected by federal, state or local law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.
