Effectual
CloudArchitect
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“Cloud Architect at Effectual. Skills: AWS Architecture, Infrastructure as Code, DevOps, Solution Design. Design system in AWS. Document system in AWS”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver exceptional customer experience; Deliver exceptional delivery team experience; Deliver high-quality solutions; Deliver leading-practice solutions; Achieve technical success; Improve technical delivery efficacy; Develop high-performing team
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot; Unblock implementation; Resolve disagreements; Root cause analysis
Attention to detail, Work Eastern Standard Time, Support customers different regions, Sitting, Keyboarding, Verbal communication, Written communication, Walk, Reach with hands, Climb, Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, Crawl
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years Solution Architect, 3+ years architecting AWS, 3+ years building AWS, 1+ year infrastructure as code, 1+ year DevOps toolchain, 1+ AWS Professional certification, working knowledge AWS security, Proficient Infrastructure-as-Code, Proficient coding configuration management, Proficient programming scripting languages, Demonstrable Agile SDLC, Demonstrable Waterfall SDLC, Ability to work multiple clients
Nice to Have
Additional AWS certifications, Prior management experience, Container development, Container orchestration, Implement static code analysis, Implement dynamic code analysis, Use code analysis tools
What You'll Do.
Document system in AWS
Meet with team member
Troubleshoot implementation
Educate on implementation
Unblock implementation
Partner with Engagement Manager
Craft customer communication
Document current state
Educate customers on solution
Jump on pre-sales call
Demonstrate expertise
Demonstrate experience
Drive implementation of architecture
Architect solutions in AWS
Build solutions in AWS
Conduct cost-benefit analyses
Conduct risk-reward analyses
Design development plans
Design deployment plans
Design high-level validation
Be accountable for technical success
Refine project management processes
Improve technical delivery efficacy
Prioritize infrastructure projects
Sequence infrastructure projects
Support project work breakdown
Resolve disagreements on design
Educate clients on rationale
Educate clients on practices
Build consensus amongst stakeholders
Meet with team members daily
Review progress daily
Challenge technical approaches
Hold accountable for success
Submit time on projects
Operate with transparency
Be responsive to requests
Communicate working preferences
Understand working preferences
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Delivery teams; Engagement Managers; Internal team members; Technical stakeholders; Project delivery team members
Communication Scope
Customer communication; Client communication; Technical communication
Process & Methodology
Agile, Waterfall, Project management processes
Full Job Description
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 desi
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