Cloud Architect

Credera India; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Credera is a global consulting firm that combines transformational consulting capabilities, AI and technology expertise to deliver valuable customer experiences and accelerated growth across various industries.

As a Cloud Architect, you will lead project-based teams while serving in a client-facing role, acting as the primary architect and technical lead to scope work streams and model technical solutions that meet business requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years delivering cloud enterprise solutions across multiple domains.
• Experience leading a team that develops complex, high-volume enterprise solutions.
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture in AWS, Azure or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Lead project-based teams in a client-facing role as primary architect and technical lead.
• Scope and estimate work streams, architect and model technical solutions.
• Serve as a technical expert in client communications.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Team leadership

AWS

Azure

GCP

Client communication

Mentoring

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Azure DevOps

Github Actions

Job description

Credera is a global consulting firm that combines transformational consulting capabilities, deep industry knowledge, AI and technology expertise to deliver valuable customer experiences and accelerated growth across various industries. We continuously evolve our services to meet the needs of future organizations and reflect modern best practices. Our unique global approach provides tailored solutions, transforming the most influential brands and organizations worldwide.

Our employees, the lifeblood of our company, are passionate about making an extraordinary impact on our clients, colleagues, and communities. This passion drives how we spend our time, resources, and talents. Our commitment to our people and work has been recognized globally.

The Cloud Capability is the think-tank and engine of Credera’s cloud expertise. We’re experts in all things cloud, ranging from cloud-native application architecture to cloud migrations and advisory. We leverage cloud-native technologies in AWS, Azure, and GCP to create solutions for our clients. Within the Cloud Capability, you may work in the following areas: cloud native development, cloud platform engineering, cloud data ingestion, cloud migration & adoption or cloud strategy.

As a Cloud Architect, you will lead project-based teams while serving in a client-facing role. You will act as the primary architect and technical lead on projects to scope and estimate work streams, architect and model technical solutions to meet business requirements, and serve as a technical expert in client communications.

WHO YOU ARE

• You have 5+ years of hands-on experience delivering cloud enterprise solutions across multiple domains in industry or technology consulting.
• You have experience leading a team that develops complex, high-volume, mission-critical enterprise solutions.
• You have a deep understanding of cloud solution architecture in one or more major cloud service providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)

You have technical knowledge and experience in many of these areas:

Native Tooling

• AWS: Lambda, Aurora, EC2, Fargate, S3, etc.
• Azure: Functions, Queue Storage,CosmosDB, App Services, etc.
• GCP: Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Functions, etc.

Platform Engineering

• Terraform, Cloud Formation, Azure DevOps,GithubActions, etc.

Security Engineering

• AWS: Cognito, IAM, Guard Duty, Security Hub,etc
• Azure: AD, Advanced Threat Protection, etc.
• GCP: Chronicle Virus Total, Cloud Monitoring, etc.

Cloud Migration Advisor

• AWS: DMS, Snow cone/ball/mobile, etc.
• Azure: Database Migration Services, etc.
• GCP: Migrate for Anthos and GKE, Ramp, Data Transfer Services

FinOps

• CloudHealth,Cloudability, Billing

Migration Advisor

• AWS: DMS, Snow cone/ball/mobile, etc.
• Azure: Database Migration Services, etc.
• GCP: Migrate for Anthos and GKE, Ramp, Data Transfer Services

AI Tooling

• AWS: Bedrock
• Azure: AI Foundry
• GCP: Vertex AI

Data & Privacy Engineering

• AWS:Clean Rooms,Athena, Glue,Quicksight,Redshift, etc.
• Azure:Databricks,Blob Storage, Data Lake Analytics, etc.
• GCP:BigQuery,Looker, Cloud Storage, etc.

MarTech& AdTech

• AWS: Amazon Marketing Cloud, Amazon Ads
• Azure:Azure Synapse Analytics
• GCP: Google Ads, Google Analytics

• You have a passion for technology and keep yourself up to date on the latest application and cloud development trends across all disciplines.
• You are accomplished at mentoring, leading, and developing others.
• You have effective communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage with customers about their business and technology.
• You can handle complex organizational dynamics to deliver client satisfaction solutions.

Learn More

Credera is part of Omnicom Precision Marketing that delivers transformative solutions rooted in data, technology, and AI. Omnicom Precision Marketing delivers precisely targeted and meaningful customer experiences at scale. Using its universal framework of connected data, connected intelligence and connected experiences, OPM provides services that include data-driven product / service design, technology strategy and implementation, CRM / loyalty strategy and activation, econometric and attribution modelling, technical and business consulting and digital experience design and development.

Compensation

T__he salary range listed is provided for informational purposes only. Credera treats all applicants as individuals, considering, but not limited to, their professional and academic experience, specialized training, certifications, and associated responsibilities as they relate to our specific industry. The salary range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for each unique employee.

We believe in recognizing and rewarding contributions at every level. While senior-level employees are eligible for a variable component as part of their compensation package, we are committed to supporting the growth and development of all team members. As employees progress in their careers, everyone will have opportunities to take on new responsibilities and become eligible for additional rewards. We strive to create an environment where everyone is empowered to succeed and advance.

Benefits

• Credera provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan. Benefits include health, mental health, vision, dental, and life insurance, prescriptions, fertility and adoption benefits, community service days, paid parental leave, PTO, 14 paid holidays, matching 401(k), Healthcare & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts, and disability benefits. For more information regarding Omnicom benefits, please visit www.omnicombenefits.com

Hybrid Working Model

Our employees have the flexibility to work remotely two days a week. We expect team members to spend three days in person, with the freedom to choose the days and times that best suit them, their project, and their teams. You’ll collaborate with your project team to balance flexibility with the benefits of in-person connection, delivering outstanding results for our clients. The Why: In-person engagement is essential for building strong relationships with clients and colleagues. It fosters trust, encourages learning, and helps us grow as consultants and professionals.

Travel

For our consulting roles, our goal is to minimize travel, and most projects do not require extensive travel. While some projects may involve up to 80% travel for a period, the annual average for team members is typically 10%–30%. We take a personal approach to travel by considering your submitted preferences when assigning roles.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Credera will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability.