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Principal Cloud Architect
Northern Tech is looking for a Principal Cloud Architect in Chicago to lead the architecture, implementation, and optimization of the company’s cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). The role requires 8–10 years of IT experience, including at least 3 years in a senior architecture role, as well as expertise in containerization and serverless architectures.
Tasks
- Architecture and Design: Responsible for the design of enterprise cloud platforms, stakeholders, and cost allocation.
- Leadership: Guiding technical leaders and consultants from multiple teams to inform cloud selection and implementation efforts.
- Enterprise: Evaluation of engineering technologies to support the three-year infrastructure roadmap, including enterprise architecture, tool development and maintenance, data migration, and automation.
- Collaboration: Close coordination with engineering, security, operations, and business stakeholders to ensure end-to-end solutions.
- Technical Excellence: Promoting innovation, establishing best practices, and mentoring future cloud architects and infrastructure teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- 8–10 years of experience in IT, including at least 3 years in a senior architecture role.
- A proven track record in managing cloud infrastructures (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Extensive knowledge of hybrid operations, networking, security, and automation.
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.
- Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred qualifications
- Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect).
- Experience with IaaS/PaaS/SaaS technologies.
- Familiarity with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments.
We offer
- Salary range: $117,000–$33,000 (base salary).
- Comprehensive benefits package, including company-provided life insurance and AD&D, health and dental insurance (typically split), and dental insurance.
- Retirement account with an interest-free loan and an 8% subsidy, as well as a subsidy of up to 18,000 USD.
- Employer-matched 401(k) and paid time off (PTO).
- A wellness program designed to support the long-term health of all employees and to establish business initiatives.
- Distribution Bonus Program.
- A flexible and collaborative work culture.
Work Permit
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States now or in the future without requiring employment-related support from their employer.
- The employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visas (unless the sponsoring job classification qualifies for an H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-1, E-2, E-3, H-2A, H-2B, H-1C, H-4, Q-1, R-1, TN, or P-3 visa).
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