Remote Senior Consulting Cloud Architect

Logo of Rackspace Technology

Rackspace Technology

πŸ“Remote - Germany

Job highlights

Summary

The job is for a Lead Architect at Rackspace Technology who will work with customers to redesign IT landscapes using cloud-native technologies, provide guidance on cloud journeys, mentor junior architects, and more. German language skills are essential.

Requirements

  • Proven track record in designing and delivering innovative technology solutions built on the cloud
  • Comfortable engaging at all levels of the customer’s business, from working with senior/C-level leadership to guiding IT specialists and developers on building solutions
  • Extensive experience of creating Public Cloud platforms (AWS preferred, due to current demand)
  • Demonstrable experience in designing and implementing cloud-native systems and/or rebuilding an existing system on the cloud is required
  • Ability to lead architectural engagements, either directly or as part of a larger programme of work and take ownership for the successful delivery of customer value within budget, time and scope
  • Acting as a thought-leader, the right candidate is able to concisely and articulately present to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Specialist and demonstrable knowledge in Cloud Platform Architecture or Cloud-native Application Architecture
  • Articulate opinion on the advantages of using public cloud platforms from a business perspective
  • Identify and plan to resolve the challenges, both technical and organizational, facing Enterprise and SMB organizations who are moving their applications to the cloud
  • Expert level Project Management experience and exposure
  • Certified as a professional architect on at least one of the major public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and/or as an enterprise architect

Responsibilities

  • Work with customers and the wider Rackspace organizations on re-thinking and re-designing IT landscapes using cloud-native technologies
  • Design and deliver innovative Proof of Concepts for customers
  • Provide guidance to customers on their cloud journeys and establish a long-term trusted advisor role
  • Deliver high-quality work to customers as part of consulting engagements that can be delivered through workshops, presentations or architecture designs
  • Drive the engagements with customers from the architectural pillar, from design to delivery
  • Work in close collaboration with other architects, technical consultants and professional services teams within Rackspace and customer’s teams
  • Mentor and train junior architects within the wider Rackspace Architecture community on modern cloud-native software patterns
  • Help identify, nurture and onboard (internal/external) talent to build out high-performing Technical Delivery teams, supporting ongoing practice growth
  • Contribute to Presales efforts, RFI/RFP's, etc, and nurture account development opportunities

Preferred Qualifications

German language skills (C1/C2 or native)

Share this job:

Disclaimer: Please check that the job is real before you apply. Applying might take you to another website that we don't own. Please be aware that any actions taken during the application process are solely your responsibility, and we bear no responsibility for any outcomes.
Please let Rackspace Technology know you found this job on JobsCollider. Thanks! πŸ™