Associate Manager Cloud Architect

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At DXC, one of our platinum accounts has an opening for a hybrid working Cloud Architect. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with proven hands-on experience in an engineering background specialising in AWS. The candidate should also be passionate about conceptualising, designing, and resolving architectural problems and be able to switch between system design/architecture, hands-on development, implementation, and client engagement activities.

Role responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Account Solution Architect to design and implement innovative approaches to their problems and challenges.
• Have a deep technical understanding and support engineers in the build and development of POCs, with a hands-on approach to designing and implementing solutions that have high availability, achieve performance metrics, and are scalable.
• Help shape, evolve, and document the architecture that underpins the existing platforms and services and lead their ongoing transition from legacy systems to cloud-based architectures.
• Interact with project roles as required to gain an understanding of the complex business environment, technical context, end client requirements, and organisational strategic direction.
• Advise our customers on the latest technologies and methodologies.

What you will bring to the team:

• Enthusiasm for collaboration and excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• An interest in keeping up with emerging tools, techniques, and technologies.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• A flexible and Agile way of working within a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Attention to detail with a pragmatic and enthusiastic attitude to work.
• Demonstrates a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and tenacity to achieve a positive result.
• Is a self-starter, overcomes obstacles, and is driven to succeed.
• Works well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Rapid adaptability in terms of technology and approach are key.

Desirable Skills and Technologies:

• Strong experience with AWS.
• A proven track record in technical computing-based environments.
• A deep understanding of Linux and its broader ecosystem.
• Deployment automation technologies.
• The ability to code, especially Infrastructure as code.
• Network design, implementation, and administration.
• A track record in the design and application of systems, leveraging automation technologies.
• A deep understanding of Virtualisation and Container technologies.
• Design of large, complex systems including practical experimentation and development skills.
• Has both technical breadth and depth and great client engagement skills.
• Knowledge or appreciation of some of the listed technologies: Foreman, Puppet, Satellite, Ansible, Nagios, AI/ML, Big Data, Elastic Search, IaaS, PaaS, HPC, DevOps, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, Linux-based applications.

What we will do for you:

• Competitive compensation.
• Pension scheme.
• DXC Select - Our comprehensive benefits package (includes private health/medical insurance, childcare vouchers, gym membership, and more).
• Perks at Work (discounts on technology, groceries, travel, and more).
• DXC incentives (recognition tools, employee lunches, regular social events, etc).

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