Senior Solutions Architect

Do you want to work on cutting-edge projects with the world’s best IT engineers? Do you wish you could control which projects to work on and choose your own pay rate? Are you interested in the future of work and how the cloud will form teams? If so - then this role is for you. Our clients rely on our Network for two main areas, Software Development and Cloud Services. In some cases, they need help building great new products, in others they want our expertise in migrating, maintaining, and optimizing their cloud solutions. At Gigster, whether working with entrepreneurs to realize ‘the next great vision’ or with Fortune 500 companies to deliver a big product launch, we build really cool enterprise software on cutting-edge technology. Our Senior Solutions Architect role is designed for an enthusiastic self-starter who is passionate about delivering the right solution. This is a senior-level position where you will have ownership of the technical direction of client engagements for the entire lifecycle of developing and implementing cutting-edge solutions. To do this work effectively, you will get to regularly interface with clients as the leading technologist on their accounts and closely collaborate with some of the best cloud engineers in the world. This is a fully remote role based anywhere in the Americas, working flexible hours within USA time zones. We can only consider candidates with a very high level of spoken and written English. Responsibilities Work directly with clients to understand their current technical environment, their technical and commercial requirements, and the best way to meet (and exceed) their goalsPartner with our cloud engineers to develop a tailored solution that leverages the power of the public cloudOwn the responsibility for the entire engagement lifecycle, from pre-sales (estimates and spec teardowns), to planning (timeline, benchmarks, responsibilities), to execution (communication and accountability), and deliveryLead in a hands-on capacity and ready to answer client and technical team questions, anticipate problems, and keep technical progress movingShare your expertise to inspire confidence in the client, advocate for the virtues of cloud computing to skeptics at the client company, and mentor more junior team membersInform the company's broader strategic direction with your industry insights and technical experienceCreate best practices with supporting documentation to improve our internal processes, laying a foundation for fast-paced growth and industry-defining developmentShow willingness to get your hands dirty where needed and demonstrate your technical and architectural skills Requirements Minimum 10 years of total work experience, preferably 15Minimum 5 years experience working with public cloud (Azure / AWS / GCP)2+ years of writing production-quality code4+ years of architecture and design decision-making experience on software projects2+ years of technical design decision-making experience with cloud computing servicesEvidence of senior technical leadership where you measurably influenced a software development team of 10+ peopleExemplary English verbal and written communication skills so that you can meaningfully contribute to high-level conversations about business goals and technical requirements, as well as prepare and present compelling written materials for clients.Be based somewhere in the Americas (North, Central or South America)Be able to work flexible hours within US time zones (from PST to EST) Recruitment Process Recruiter screen (30 min)CCAT aptitude test (15 min)Technical Interview ( 30min)Technical Test (variable, ~60 min)Hiring Manager Interview (VP - Cloud Efficiency Solutions) (30 min)CTO Interview (45 min)CEO Interview (60 min) We strive to move efficiently from step to step so the recruitment process can be as fast as possible. What we offer Full-time, 40 hours/week.Long term positionPayment in USDPTOTraining and certification opportunities on AWS, GCP, and/or Azure.

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