Cloud Engineering Architect

Summary

Join Accurate Background as a Cloud Engineering Architect to design, build, and manage cloud solutions. Lead and mentor a team of engineers, ensuring high-performance, scalable, and secure cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and stay current with industry trends. Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance cloud capabilities, aligning with the company's overall business strategy. This role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and exceptional leadership abilities.

Requirements

• 10+ years of Cloud Engineering industry experience with 3+ years building and leading high-performing engineering teams with a focus on Cloud computing
• Extensive experience with building and supporting Kubernetes clusters and containers
• Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation
• Expertise in software development lifecycle management, including development, staging, and production environments
• Strong knowledge of AWS storage management (EBS, S3) and cloud networking
• Hands-on experience with AWS security and IAM configurations
• Experience working with Agile methodologies and DevOps best practices
• Proficiency in Linux and Windows operating systems
• Ability to troubleshoot and escalate issues with AWS or third-party providers
• DevOps experience, supporting enterprise cloud projects and implementing automation
• Strong communication and customer engagement skills to translate business requirements into cloud solutions
• Ability to work with team members from around the globe/experience working with offshore models
• Exceptional leadership and people skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance our cloud compute capabilities, aligning them with Accurate’s overall business strategy
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers. Foster a collaborative and innovative culture within your organization
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on cloud computing architectures, systems design and performance optimization. Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of these platforms
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, program management and application support, to deliver exceptional customer experiences and deliver optimized solutions
• Manage complex projects, including major initiatives and product launches, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints
• Stay up to date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in cloud computing. Protect our intellectual property and ensure compliance with data protection regulations
• Lead capacity planning, budget forecasting, and vendor/license management for cloud platforms. Establish clear KPIs, SLAs, and operational excellence metrics
• Design and implement cloud architectures using AWS services, following the AWS Well Architected Framework
• Oversee and implement AWS networking solutions, including ELBs, firewalls, and VPC configurations
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment and delivery of cloud solutions
• Develop reusable architectural patterns to streamline solution delivery
• Work closely with customers to understand their requirements and design tailored AWS solutions
• Implement Agile methodologies to improve development and deployment processes
• Support both Linux and Windows environments in cloud-based infrastructures

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with AWS cost optimization and performance tuning
• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, etc.) are a plus
• Familiarity with all aspects of software development from architecture to deployment and maintenance
• Understanding of cloud computing architectures, systems design and performance optimization
• Deep familiarity with modern web application technologies & frameworks
• Results orientation with a focus on delivery
• Track record as a leader of consistent product delivery, employee satisfaction, and retention
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Commission
• Other variable pay plan