Prior management experience is helpful, even though this is an individual contributor role.
Container development
Container orchestration using platforms such as Kubernetes, Docker, AWS EKS, etc.
Implementing static and dynamic code analysis tools within CI/CD pipelines
Use code analysis tools such as AWS X-Ray, AppDynamics, Dynatrace, etc.
Ability to work Eastern Standard Time Zone schedule but support customers in different regions
Company Offered Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our employee benefit programs:
Medical, dental, and vision health insurances,
Short term disability, long term disability and life insurances,
401k with Company match
Paid time off (PTO) (120 hours PTO that accrue over one year)
Paid time off for major holidays (14 days per year)
These and any other employee benefit offerings are subject to management's discretion and may change at any time.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The work is generally performed in an office envir
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time off
Additional Information
Position Summary
Effectual Cloud Architects are responsible for technical leadership of Professional Services projects. They partner with Effectual's Engagement Managers (EMs) to deliver an exceptional customer and delivery team experience. Effectual Cloud Architects are "Brand Ambassadors" and are expected to demonstrate Effectual's experience and expertise through the delivery of high-quality, leading-practice solutions to customers.
A Glimpse into the Daily Routine of a Cloud Architect
Cloud Architects lead delivery teams. On a given day, you may be asked to:
Design and document a system in AWS to meet customer needs and requirements.
Meet with a customer or internal team member to troubleshoot, educate, and unblock implementation progress.
Partner with an Engagement Manager to craft customer communication.
Gather requirements, document current state, and educate customers on your solution approach.
Jump on a pre-sales call to demonstrate Effectual's expertise and experience to a potential customer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Championing technical excellence by:
Driving the implementation of leading practice architecture for assigned clients.
Architecting and building solutions in AWS (e.g., Landing Zones, container platforms, application hosting environments, data storage solutions, etc.) using various AWS services like Control Tower, EKS/ECS, S3, Transit Gateway, EC2, etc.
Conducting cost-benefit and risk-reward analyses
Designing solutions, development and deployment plans, and high-level solution validation processes for execution by delivery teams
Being accountable for the overall technical success of client projects
Working with technology management to refine project management processes to continually improve technical delivery efficacy.
Assisting in prioritizing and sequencing infrastructure projects, supporting project work breakdown activities, helping to remove roadblocks, and collaboratively resolving disagreements related to solution design.
Fostering continual learning and collaboration by:
Serving as a mentor to team members around leading practices
Educating clients on solution rationale and leading practices
Building consensus amongst all technical stakeholders
Supporting rigorous project governance and execution through:
Meeting with team members daily to review progress.
Challenging team members on technical solution approaches and holding them accountable for implementation success.
Submitting time on assigned projects, daily.
Supporting project delivery team members by:
Always operating with transparency
Being responsive to requests from team members for information
Communicating working preferences and understanding the working preferences of others to help develop a high-performing team that operates with respect, effectiveness, and efficiency.