Principal, Solutions Architect

Role Description

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Own and define enterprise architecture strategy and future-state technical architecture for cloud, data, and integration platform.
• Solve highly ambiguous problems with incomplete information.
• Partner with Director/VP-level leaders to shape technical and business strategy.
• Act as a key advisor to senior leadership on platform and architecture decisions.
• Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for the DevOps, Data, integration, and infrastructure teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable and secure cloud and on-prem infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Nutanix.
• Drive automation initiatives and design continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to enable efficient and reliable software delivery.
• Champion the use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager.
• Design robust monitoring solutions and incident response procedures to ensure high availability, performance, and security of cloud services.
• Lead the design of new and evolving platform capabilities, including design data and integration platform solutions.
• Work closely with security teams to implement best practices for cloud security. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and QA teams to streamline workflows, improve release processes, and enhance overall productivity.
• Develop and execute strategies for optimizing cloud costs, including resource utilization analysis, cost allocation, and budget management.
• Mentor team members, foster a culture of learning, and facilitate skill development to enhance the capabilities of the IT engineering teams.
• Serve as a recognized thought leader internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in cloud platform engineering.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms.
• Deep knowledge of infrastructure DevOps practices, automation tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Deep understanding of DevOps methodologies, Agile practices, and collaboration tools.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.
• Experience with big data technologies.
• Familiarity with machine learning and AI technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Relevant certifications (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, etc.) are a plus.
• Experience in a greenfield project environment is a plus.

Requirements

• Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and a positive attitude.
• Comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans.
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Generous Paid Time Off including 20 days planned PTO, 40 hours of unplanned PTO, and 14 company or floating holidays annually.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders.
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave.
• Competitive compensation with a base salary range of $170,000.00 - $206,250.00 and an initial California base salary range of $187,000 - $226,875.