Cloud Solution Architect

Job Summary
• This role is responsible for leading the development of new software solutions and services using cloud software development techniques. As a part of software cloud engineering team, the role overlooks the implementation and management of cloud-based services, including databases, serverless computing, identity and access management, and analytics tools. The role monitors cloud resources for performance, scalability, availability, and cost optimization.
Responsibilities
• Plays a critical role in building of various opinionated cloud environments and platforms while aligning them with business and security strategies and requirements.
• Leads the building of standards, designs, and automates the deployment of software in cloud environments.
• Designs and develops solutions that protect and manage cloud native apps and data.
• Assists in the creation of technology strategy and engineering roadmaps around cloud platforms.
• Partners with DevOps to develop tooling and infrastructure for cloud development and cloud operations use cases, with a focus on microservices deployment and distributed systems monitoring and fault analysis.
• Evaluates new and emerging cloud and web technologies for incorporation into existing systems.
• Considers maturity of new technology and change management of existing cloud infrastructure to make the best recommendations.
• Works closely with stakeholders to provide status, iterative releases, and make design recommendations throughout the development.
• Contributes innovative ideas and may lead large cross-functional teams, exercising independent judgment to solve unique and complex problems impacting the business.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to lower-level employees, thus, ensuring the realization of operational and strategic plans.
Education & Experience Recommended
• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 15+ years of work experience, preferably in distributed & cloud computing, software & cloud design, programming languages, agile development methodologies, or a related field.
Preferred Certifications
• AWS, Microsoft Azure, GCP, CSA certified
Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced knowledge with respect to distributed/cloud computing and knowledge in virtualization technologies, cloud infrastructure, cloud solutions, systems/microservice architecture, and design.
• Expertise in cloud computing and/or enterprise application development.
• Advanced skills in software design and development and a strong understanding of complex concepts related to computer architecture, data structures, and programming practices.
• Strong experience and preference for agile SW development methodologies, and a DevOps approach to code deployment and maintenance.
• Highly motivated having hands on experience with Java, SpringBoot, Spring Cloud, NodeJS , Databases ((PostgreSQL/ MongoDB/ MSSqlServer/Oracle)/RDS and developing RESTful APIs.
• Must have working knowledge with AWS cloud computing environment and experience using AWS services like AWS Lambda/ EKS / ECS / SNS/SQS/STEP Functions etc.
• Strong understanding of Microservices architectures with hands-on experience in developing, designing and deploying Microservices solutions on Cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with event/message driven distributed system
• Strong critical thinkers with ability to independently make decisions in the context of program vision.
• Strong experience in software development, systems engineering, or software product design.
• Advanced technical knowledge of complex software systems, including large scale enterprise, middleware systems.
• Experienced in developing Enterprise class of products & solutions, multi-tier on-prem applications.
• Expert business acumen and knowledge of root cause analysis and problem detection
• Extensive experience with multiple software systems design tools and languages
• Strong Experience in overall architecture of software systems for products and solutions
• Experience designing and integrating software systems running on multiple platform types into overall architecture
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at senior management levels.
• Sound knowledge of modern technologies and AI tools.
• Preferred Printer & Printing domain expertise.

Cross-Org Skills
• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Learning Agility
• Digital Fluency
• Customer Centricity
Impact & Scope
• Impacts large functions and leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects.
Complexity
• Provides highly innovative solutions to complex problems within established policy.

Disclaimer
• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.