Senior Cloud Architect

Summary

Join Trek10, a Premier Tier AWS Consulting Partner, as a Senior Cloud Architect! Lead client engagements in designing and building scalable cloud architectures using cutting-edge AWS technologies. You will provide thought leadership, lead implementation teams, and write Infrastructure as Code (IaC). This role requires significant AWS experience, cloud-native architecture expertise, and strong leadership skills. You'll work with Agile methodologies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to internal IP and open source projects. Occasional travel may be required. Trek10 offers a remote-first work environment with excellent benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field and 6 years of general IT experience (programming, hardware, software, etc); or 8+ years of general IT experience (programming, hardware, software, etc
• 4+ years of experience with Amazon Web Services
• 2+ year code-defined infrastructure experience
• 2+ Continuous Integration and Deliver (CI/CD) experience
• Have worked with Agile Project Management or other project management work methodologies
• 4 years experience with Cloud Native patterns with services like AWS Lambda
• 4 years experience architecting and building scalable, automated infrastructure
• If working in our Federal Practice area: Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and be Trek10’s face to the world
• Provide thought leadership around scalable next-generation cloud architecture experience and guidance to clients
• Lead cross-functional implementation teams to deliver world-class solutions to clients
• Evaluate libraries, tools, and services for suitability
• Own the implementation of stories and other engineering of advanced cloud work for clients
• Write Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in multiple frameworks and can break apart projects into independent components at an appropriate level, taking into account different aspects of a stack and know how to build stability and security into them
• Help clients get work done smarter with automation and code
• Lead a team to navigate complex bureaucratic relationships to bring all stakeholders together around a common product vision and strategy
• Drive more complex projects and contribute to the detailed idea space effectively
• Learn, coach, and share knowledge and skills with other Trek10 team members
• Lead re-platforming and refactoring efforts for existing systems
• Prepare work for team members of varying levels of experience, defining stories and task type work
• Contribute to internal IP and open source development
• Participate in delivery efforts using Agile or other work methodologies
• Build relationships with vendors and partners
• Engage with clients including presentations, technical decisions, and education opportunities
• Learn, research, and stay up to date on best practices and evolutionary capability in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud
• Be a technical team advocate, ensuring clear direction and efficient execution
• Perform code reviews, provide feedback, and pair when beneficial
• Keep an eye out for opportunities to support our clients in even greater ways
• Write cool blog posts, do talks at community events, help us achieve additional certifications in the AWS Partner Community, help our clients solve all sorts of problems
• Occasional travel may be required to meet stakeholders, kick off new projects, attend conferences, and attend company functions
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Associate and/or Professional Level Certification
• 2+ years of programming experience utilizing Python, Node.js, Typescript, GoLang, Java, C#, or other similar languages
• Intermediate experience building scalable, automated infrastructure
• Intermediate experience in large-scale enterprise IT environments
• Intermediate experience working in a consultative, client-facing consulting role
• Intermediate experience with Cloud Native patterns with services like AWS Lambda
• Able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated documentation and presentation skills
• If working for our Federal Practice area Previous or current experience with Federal / Government stakeholders
• Intermediate experience with newer ATO strategies such as Fast Track or Continuous ATO

Benefits

• We are a remote-first company with a lot of flexibility!
• Medical, dental and company paid vision and telemedicine; Insurance that start on day one of your employment!
• 401k plan with a healthy company match
• Vacation and unlimited sick time
• Company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• 9 company paid holidays
• Monthly Employee Care stipend to spend on YOU!
• Annual home office set up and equipment allowance
• Have fun! We get together at various locations across the US for team retreats!
• Robust training and continuous learning environment with lots of team support!
• Develop a skill set that will set you up for long term professional growth and development!
• Get paid (of course)! We have competitive salaries!