Cloud Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You are an experienced GCP Cloud Architect with a proven track record in technology consulting. You have a passion for helping customers build applications at scale and possess strong interpersonal skills that enable you to work effectively with clients. Your technical depth and breadth allow you to deliver results and create robust solution designs that align with business goals. You have demonstrated the ability to think strategically about businesses and connect technology with measurable business value. You are self-motivated, driven, and collaborative, with a genuine interest in Google Cloud technologies.

You have experience in guiding delivery teams to build architectures across various technology stacks, including network, storage, operating systems, virtualization, and databases. Your insight into RDBMS and NoSQL databases, along with your knowledge of security and automation, positions you as a key player in enabling innovation through continuous delivery. You understand the importance of emotional intelligence and strong communication skills in developing a successful team.

Desirable

Experience with mid-tier technologies such as application integration and in-memory caches would be beneficial. A background in creating technical definitions around customer objectives in complex situations is also a plus.

What you'll do

As a Senior GCP Cloud Architect at Rackspace, you will work directly with customers as part of a professional services delivery team. Your primary responsibility will be to enable innovation through continuous delivery across technology stacks. You will create robust solution designs that align with business goals and provide prescriptive guidance to delivery teams. Your role will involve collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure that the architectures you design meet customer needs and drive measurable business value.

You will leverage your expertise in GCP to help customers navigate their cloud journey, ensuring that they can build applications that scale effectively. You will be responsible for developing solution strategies and motivating resources to deliver results. Your ability to connect technology with business objectives will be critical in this role, as you will need to articulate the value of your solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

In addition to your technical responsibilities, you will also play a key role in mentoring and developing team members. You will foster a collaborative environment where team members feel supported and empowered to succeed. Your strong communication skills will help you navigate complex discussions and build trust with customers and colleagues alike.

What we offer

At Rackspace, we offer a dynamic work environment where you can grow your career while making a direct impact on our customers' businesses. We value innovation and encourage our team members to explore new ideas and technologies. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and projects, allowing you to expand your skill set and expertise in cloud technologies.

We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and growth. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, support, and a commitment to excellence, making Rackspace a great place to advance your career in cloud architecture.