Consulting Architect

As a Consulting Architect, you will play a strategic role in guiding our Clients through implementation of solutions to support their infrastructure and workloads that are aligned with their business objectives and architecturally sound. You will collaborate with clients, partners, and internal teams to position, design, implement, and optimize software solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of infrastructure and workload architecture as well as solution design and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Client Engagement:

   • Act as the Voice-of-the-Customer by bringing ideas, feedback and requirements from the field into the product process. 

   • Work with the sales and product teams as a trusted advisor to Clients, providing expert guidance on technology choices, system design, and implementation roadmaps.

   • Conduct workshops, presentations, and technical discussions to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

   • Lead client conversations from whiteboard to practical implementation, bridging the gap between business objectives and technical details.

2. Architectural Leadership:

   • Lead the design and architecture of solutions for clients, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical best practices.

   • Bridge the vision of the CTO and product team to practical solutions for clients.

3. Solution Design and Implementation:

   • Collaborate with project teams, including developers, project managers, and business analysts, to oversee the successful delivery of solutions to our customers.

4. Automation and Infrastructure:

   • Design and implement automated processes for software deployment, testing, and infrastructure management using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and Ansible.

   • Ensure robust infrastructure solutions, including cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).

5. Technical Mentorship:

   • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior architects and other technical team members.

   • Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.

6. Innovation and Best Practices:

   • Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.

   • Drive innovation by recommending and implementing new technologies, methodologies, and processes.

7. Quality Assurance:

   • Ensure that architectural solutions adhere to quality standards and best practices.

   • Conduct code reviews, performance testing, and security assessments.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in software architecture and design, with a strong background in application development.

• Proven experience in a consulting role, with a track record of successful client engagements.

• Expertise in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), microservices architecture, and modern software development frameworks.

• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices.

• Proficiency in automation tools and infrastructure management.

• Proven excellent communication, collaboration, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF).

• Experience with automation tools and frameworks such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Ansible, Terraform, and Docker.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

What does Mirantis offer you?

• Work in a global, collaborative, remote-first culture that rewards initiative and execution.

• Play a pivotal role in shaping the next era of cloud and AI modernisation.

• Manage high-impact enterprise accounts with immediate opportunity for growth.

• Work with exceptionally passionate, talented and engaging colleagues, helping Fortune 500 and Global 2000 customers implement next-generation cloud technologies.

• Be a part of cutting-edge, open-source innovation.

• Thrive in the high-energy environment of a young company where openness, collaboration, risk-taking, and continuous growth are valued.

• Professional development and training.

• Attend conferences and working groups.

• Customized workstation (macOS, Windows).

• Professional development and training.

• Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and opportunities for advancement.

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