Pivotal cloud Architect

Next Level Business Services, Inc.; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm based in Dearborn, Michigan is seeking a seasoned cloud application development expert. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Pivotal Cloud Foundry and cloud-native application design. Key responsibilities include leading technology discussions with clients, defining system architectures, and managing cloud environments. The firm values strong communication and the ability to navigate complex projects, making this an exciting opportunity to leverage your skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in development/maintenance of Enterprise Web Applications.
• 5+ years of working independently to define system/application/module design/architecture.
• Strong experience in designing and deploying cloud-native enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Present PCF vision, strategy, and technology to clients.
• Define application and platform architecture for cloud-native applications.
• Own configuration and management of cloud environments using Pivotal.

Skills

Pivotal Cloud Foundry

Cloud-native application development

Spring

Agile methodology

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Continuous integration/deployment tools

Oracle

MongoDB

Job description

Responsibilities

• Present PCF vision, strategy, technology and roadmaps to client, provide expert guidance to customers on implementing solutions using PCF.
• Define to-be application and platform architecture for a Cloud native application, participate in client discussions on the cloud native design and apply patterns.
• Own configuration, installation and management of cloud environments using Pivotal.
• Research and recommend emerging technologies in partnership with Solution Architect to meet evolving business requirements
• Identify opportunities for automation and develop optimization workflow.
• Promotes the use of shared infrastructure and applications to reduce costs and improve information flows
• Evaluate and participate in new technology evaluation process (technology evaluations, proof of concepts) to support the business strategy
• Assist in the development of standard reusable Pivotal consulting service offerings including definition of tasks, deliverables and estimates.
• Tech lead for Cloud native work, create reusable components, mentor team in implementing best practices in development.
• Ensure successful architecture and deployment of enterprise grade PaaS solutions using PCF.
• Establish standards around development stacks, including languages, containers, frameworks, libraries and design patterns
• Have a clear understanding of cloud service and deployment models, must be effective in working both independently and in a team setting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong experience in pivotal cloud foundry application development technologies
• Experience in designing and deploying cloud-native enterprise applications in public or private cloud
• Hands on experience in designing and developing Cloud native applications, working knowledge of Spring, Spring Boot and Spring Cloud.
• Experience in web-based systems architecture, service-based architecture, enterprise application architecture as well as experience managing expectations when balancing alternatives against business and financial constraints
• In-depth understanding of Domain Drive Design and 12-Factor applications
• Should have participated in, and be familiar with, Agile (Scrum) project methodology and practices.
• 12+ years of experience in development/maintenance of Enterprise Web Applications
• 5+ years of working independently to define system/application/module design/architecture
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree or above in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and able to successfully articulate technology concepts to both business and technology audience
• Ability to quickly understand business requirements and propose reference architectures and technology solutions. Capable to present options and weigh implementation complexities and risks to recommend the right technical decision
• Demonstrated project management leaderships
• Experience with continuous integration/deployment tools and best practices in DevOps
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases like Oracle, MongoDB etc.
• Past experience working in Healthcare or Insurance or Financial industry is a plus