Remote Solution Architect

Summary

Join our team as a Solution Architect and leverage your expertise in system monitoring strategies within data centers, containerization (Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud architecture principles (AWS, GCP) to architect comprehensive monitoring solutions, optimize containerized deployments, and ensure seamless SAP landscape integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience as a Solution Architect or similar role, with a portion of that experience focused on SAP systems and data center infrastructure
• Demonstrated expertise in AWS and GCP services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of system monitoring principles, tools, and methodologies specific to data centers
• Deep proficiency in Kubernetes container orchestration (cluster management, networking), with an understanding of SAP workload requirements and hybrid deployment considerations
• Experience with SAP solutions (SAP ECC, S/4HANA, etc.) and an understanding of their integration with cloud platforms and data center environments
• Strong understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) principles and tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to translate technical concepts to stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust cloud architectures (AWS, GCP) and on-premises data center monitoring and automation solutions, ensuring they align with business requirements and provide seamless SAP landscape integration
• Craft comprehensive system monitoring strategies specifically tailored for data center environments, covering both physical and virtual infrastructure
• Select and implement appropriate infrastructure monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, CloudWatch, Nagios, Zabbix) with a focus on data center metrics and SAP application specific KPIs
• Innovate CICD Pipeline strategies incorporating GIT branching and delta merging capabilities
• Assess resource management practices in align with both cloud and data center requirements
• Collaborate closely with development, SAP, and infrastructure teams to optimize deployments, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless integration across hybrid environments
• Design and implement SAP strategies to the cloud, ensuring optimal performance, security, and integration with data center components
• Act as a cloud, SAP, and monitoring evangelist, sharing best practices and mentoring team members

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS or GCP Solutions Architect certification
• Experience with other containerization platforms (Docker Swarm, Mesos)
• Experience in CI/CD pipeline design and implementation