Cloud Platform Architect

Cloud Platform Architect Req ID: 81813 Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94089 Join RUCKUS Networks and help shape the future of cloud infrastructure. We’re looking for a hands‑on Cloud Platform Architect to lead technical strategy and drive transformation across our global SRE and DevOps operations. This is a senior individual contributor role where you’ll set the architectural vision, guide implementation, and influence technology decisions for our cloud platform—including Ruckus One—serving millions of users worldwide. You’ll balance strategic architecture with hands‑on coding (40–50%), working on multi‑tenant GCP infrastructure, Kubernetes optimization, disaster recovery, automation frameworks, and compliance solutions. Responsibilities Define and enforce architectural standards across our cloud product portfolio. Lead technology evaluations and vendor selections with clear technical recommendations. Create Architectural Decision Records (ADRs) for major initiatives. Provide hands‑on technical guidance to engineering teams on implementation patterns. Drive cross‑product technical alignment and establish common standards. Own the technical roadmap for cloud infrastructure and automation. Architect solutions for multi‑region HA, disaster recovery, and infrastructure‑as‑code. Design automation frameworks to eliminate manual processes and reduce operational toil. Build observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and GCP tools. Write production‑grade code in Python, Bash, and Go for automation and tooling. Develop Terraform modules and IaC patterns for enterprise‑scale deployments. Required Qualifications 10+ years in infrastructure/platform engineering with large‑scale production environments. Expert‑level experience in GCP/AWS, multi‑region architectures, GKE optimization, networking, and security. Deep Kubernetes expertise in production environments. Advanced Terraform development and IaC best practices. Strong coding skills in Python, Bash, and/or Go. Linux systems expertise across multiple distributions. Proven ability to create technical documentation and ADRs. You’ll excite us if you have Multi‑cloud experience (AWS/Azure) Compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP) Cost optimization achievements SRE/DevOps transformation leadership Observability platform expertise Disaster recovery design and implementation GitOps and CI/CD pipeline expertise (Jenkins, GitLab, ArgoCD) Benefits Salary range: $135,600.00–$200,000.00 base salary, depending on experience. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and accidental death insurance, 401(k), and participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan. New hires are eligible for eleven paid holidays, two weeks of paid vacation (prorated), and other leave options. Vistance Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vistance Networks