Job Type : Permanent
Number Of Applications : 13
Job Posted On : 04/05/2022
Job Posted On : 04/05/2022
ob Title: Cloud Architect
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Letterkenny, Co. Donegal (Remote Working on offer)
As a Cloud Architect, you be Responsible for developing and executing the solution design for
business-oriented cloud transformation requirements across industry sectors.
This role will significantly focus on advising, supporting, and coaching CXOs to shape their
thinking for implementing the cloud transformation agenda and driving change to operate in
the Cloud way of working.
You will support:
Demand Creation:
∙Accelerate cloud adoption pace in the targeted industry sectors (New logos, Strategic accounts)
∙ Primary responsibility for shaping the cloud transformation solution thinking involving business
transformation through multi cloud transformation approach
∙Work closely with hyperscale cloud players and client cloud unit to identify proactive solution
offering development opportunities on a continuous basis
Demand Shaping:
∙Strategically shape the integrated cloud solution roadmap and the transformation
approach for large deals by directing the architects, Centre of Excellence teams with the
key objective to acquire those opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
∙Developing and maintaining the overall cloud technology vision and market engagement
approach which is aligned with the overall client growth and transformation strategy
∙Leading the creation of a general-purpose cloud service offerings which can serve as a base for a
range of specific cloud go to market initiatives offered by Client.
∙Supporting the commercial and financial strategy aspects of cloud-based technology services,
including a move to ‘as-a-services’ operating model
∙Identifying emerging cloud technologies and understanding their impact on business sectors,
clients and ecosystem of cloud product vendors
∙Creating a commercial, technical, and operational framework to support the migration of
existing managed service operations to the cloud
∙Work with the client Cloud Units to define holistic go to market offerings around cloud strategy,
target operating model and architecture. Proactively support client conversations to identify
where our services can help address the business challenges they are facing.
∙Support the relationship with hyperscaler alliances, shaping joint solutions to address our
clients’ challenges
∙Lead the client engagements helping to shape an agile and outcome-oriented journey to cloud,
engaging with key stakeholders and cloud ecosystem partners.
∙Proactively support organizational initiatives to build assets in relation to Cloud strategy,
migration, cost management, centre of excellence constructs or architecture, combining your
expertise with industry leading cloud transformation practices.
∙Strategies and collaborate with the hyper scalers (e.g.: Microsoft, Google, AWS) to proactively
engage with CxO’ and position solutions to establish strategic partnerships
∙Navigate technology trends and help enterprise customers develop vendor neutral blueprints for
systematic cloud adoption
∙Comfortable working across cross functional teams and liaising with key stakeholders using
influence to negotiate outcomes in line with client Cloud Growth Strategy
∙Demonstrate technology excellence with know-how and ability to position latest offerings from
Cloud providers
∙Deal shaping by constantly being the knowledge bridge between client and client cloud
architects and help shape the deal in a right way
∙Ideate and contribute to development of new industry centric / domain centric offerings on the
back of client Intellectual Property
∙Design business focused cloud transformation operating models / reference architectures for
cross sector clients that simplifies their target operating model in cloud ways of working
∙Be the voice of the company for select cloud service offerings in the external forums
This role will not involve significant responsibility for team management.
It is critical for this role to have a continuous focus on guiding teams from cloud solution shaping
particularly technology, migration and architecture perspectives.
Key Skills/Knowledge:
∙Sales and Business development skills
∙Exposure to multiple industry sectors with specific preferences for Banking, Financial Services
and Retail sectors
∙Technology Savvy and ability to position leading / upcoming cloud technology initiatives
∙Working experience in multiple cloud technologies and must have deep understanding of native
features / services at least for one of the public cloud platforms.
∙Prior working experience as solution architect
∙Ability to engage clients with real time scenarios, case studies, and business proposals with clear
specifications about cloud technologies and the business value driven prospects.
∙Experience in shaping and supporting the enrolment of cloud-based target operating model to
manage cloud effectively across the organisation
∙Background in Technology Architecture, Infrastructure or Operations roles
∙IT Professional with experience in Cloud technologies including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS should be
Cloud architect
Experience required:
∙Deep understanding of Cloud Native and fundamentals of any of the public cloud platform
∙Understanding of cloud architecture
∙Understanding of cloud operational best practice and toolsets
∙Experience in application migration to public cloud using Refactoring and Re-architecting
approach
∙Experience automation and provisioning of cloud environments (IaC). Cloud DevOps
∙Broad understanding and knowledge across multiple technical domains including Front-end
Architecture, Services Architecture, Integration/Middleware Architecture, Security Architecture,
Data Architecture etc.
∙Demonstrated hands on experience on cloud technology
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