Network Architect (Сisco Infrastructure)

SoftServe; Poland; Hybrid; PLN 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftServe is seeking an experienced Cloud & DevOps Architect to design and deliver On-Premise, Cloud and DevOps solutions for enterprise clients. You will lead architectural decisions, run end-to-end design processes, and mentor delivery teams to ensure best practices and successful outcomes.

Key focus areas include AWS cloud architectures, Kubernetes-based deployments, and IaC using tools like Ansible, Puppet, and Chef, as well as working with Cisco ACI/NSO and Nvidia GPU stacks.

Qualifications

• Experience architecting cloud-based, end-to-end solutions.
• Ability to lead multi-team design, risk analysis, and implementation planning.
• Strong pre-sales presentation and executive-level communication.

Responsibilities

• Understand client objectives and design On-Premise, Cloud and DevOps architectures.
• Lead solution design, feasibility assessments, and effort estimation with sales/delivery teams.
• Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and enforce best practices.

Skills

AWS Cloud

Kubernetes

Architect Leadership

Pre-sales

Education

AWS Solutions Architect – Professional

Tools

Cisco ACI

NSO

Nvidia GPU Stack

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Job description

SoftServe is a recognized global leader in technology that advises and provides cutting-edge engineering to reveal, transform, accelerate, and optimize how enterprises and software companies do business. With over 13,000 associates, we empower talented people to change the world and understand the best way to build our collective future is to help build yours.

At SoftServe, our mission is to enable talented people to improve the world. Our Cloud & DevOps team consists of 100+ professionals. Together, we are the primary force behind SoftServe Cloud & DevOps Technology Capabilities and Partnerships. As a part of the AWS Cluster, you will continuously contribute to our AWS Partnership and help design, incubate, and ramp up capabilities for delivering AWS and Hybrid Cloud solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with clients to understand their business objectives and technology ecosystem to architect On-Premise, Cloud and DevOps solutions that align with their needs
• Cooperating with sales and delivery teams to provide pre-sales support, including solution design, technical feasibility assessments, and effort estimation
• Leading the end-to-end solution design process, including requirements gathering, architectural analysis, and implementation planning
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to project teams, guiding them through architectural decision-making, leading code reviews, and ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards
• Conducting technology assessments and providing recommendations on suitable frameworks, platforms, and tools to achieve the desired business outcomes
• Identifying and mitigating technical risks and challenges, proactively addressing them throughout the project lifecycle
• Exploring emerging technologies and industry trends and evaluating their potential impact on client engagements and solution architectures

REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrating such experience and abilities as
• Working in an Architect role, including designing, building, and maintaining complex, cloud-based solutions
• Creating technical specifications or architecture visions covering quality attributes, diagrams, associated risks, technical and system requirements
• Leading teams of engineers, decomposing complex scenarios into tasks, mentoring the team and providing backup when needed, communicating and convincing around technical decisions
• Conducting pre-sales and executive-level presentations or workshops
• Demonstrating excellence with AWS Cloud and proven experience working with and configuring primary AWS PaaS/IaaS services
• Working with on-premise platforms and sites (Cisco ACI, NSO, Cisco Hardware line)
• Working with Cisco Networking stack
• Working with Nvidia GPU stack and related products (Nvidia AI Enterprise suite, NIM, Nemo, etc.)
• Applying hands-on expertise with Kubernetes
• Applying solid background in Infrastructure as Code (principles, tools, best practices)
• Working with configuration management systems (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.)
• Applying knowledge of AI-driven applications design
• Holding AWS Solutions Architect certification (Professional is preferable)
• Working with other public Clouds (GCP or Azure)
• Demonstrating scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, or Shell)
• Deploying, monitoring, and administering SQL/NoSQL DB

SoftServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, and other protected characteristics under applicable law.