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Lead AppDev Enterprise Architect

United States (Remote)

Lead AppDev Enterprise Architect

1 Day ago • 10 Years + • DevOps

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microsoft-azure

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aws

docker

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google-cloud-platform

waterfall

innovation

cross-functional

Must have:

10+ years experience in multi-cloud enterprise solutions
Experience with Azure and AWS (GCP a plus)
Lead complex cloud transformation projects
Design and implement cloud-native applications
Develop architecture documentation
Mentor junior architects
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

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We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Solution Architect with a strong background in Applications development, and a proven ability to navigate and execute complex multi-cloud strategies for enterprise customers. As part of Rackspace team, you will work closely with customers to design, implement, and optimize innovative solutions that span across multiple cloud environments (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, etc.). This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and hands-on experience leading large-scale transformations in high-impact industries.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, sales, product teams, security, and solution strategy, to provide leadership in designing cloud-first and solutions that address the unique needs of each customer, while also empowering them to maximize the value of their investments across multiple clouds. You will also act as a trusted advisor, sharing best practices, delivering thought leadership, and shaping the future of cloud architectures and App/dev solutions in the enterprise space.

Work Location: Remote USA

Key Responsibilities

Customer & Technical Engagement:
Lead customer relationships at all levels (from CxO to technical architects) to drive multi-cloud transformation strategies, focusing on solutions across Microsoft Azure, AWS and GCP ecosystems.
Gather and analyze customer insights from a range of stakeholders to shape strategic technology roadmaps, ensuring that the proposed architecture aligns with business goals and provides sustainable, scalable solutions.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to socialize architecture decisions, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and guiding them through cloud migrations, greenfield application development and hybrid cloud environments.

Solution Design & Delivery:
Design and implement as well as refactor high-impact architecture solutions for enterprise customers, leveraging Azure, AWS and GCP focusing on cloud-native applications that meet their complex needs.
Utilize structured methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) to develop reference architectures, cost models, and deployment strategies that ensure operational efficiency and optimize cost savings for customers.
Develop architecture documentation including architecture decision logs, traceability matrices, and business value propositions to ensure clear, actionable insights for both customers and internal teams.
Leverage best practices in to ensure solutions are both secure and ethically sound.

Leadership & Mentorship:
Provide thought leadership and coaching to both internal teams and customers, leading discussions on cloud strategy, and enterprise architecture best practices.
Act as a mentor to junior architects and solutions engineers, ensuring they develop the skills needed to handle complex customer scenarios and evolve into future leaders.
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by sharing technical insights, whitepapers, and contributing to the broader cloud architecture community.
Actively capture customer feedback to inform future product and solution development, and remain at the forefront of the market.

Practice Development & Innovation:
Innovate and contribute to the development of new methodologies, reference architectures, and IP that improve the delivery of complex, multi-cloud solutions.
Identify gaps in industry capabilities and lead initiatives to build reusable assets, frameworks, and solutions that scale across multiple customers and verticals.

Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
10+ years of experience in technology solutions, architecture, and consulting, with a focus on multi-cloud environments and enterprise solutions.
Proven experience with enterprise cloud architecture across Azure and AWS platforms (experience with Google Cloud is a plus).
Strong experience managing complex cloud transformation projects and multi-cloud migrations for large enterprise customers.
Advanced experience with solutions and automation (Application Delivery, Application Security, Automated threats, DevSecOps practices, Denial of Service, Authentication and Authorization, API)
Experience with Kubernetes and Docker Containerization including automation tools, processes, logging and troubleshooting tools, and methods
Experience with multiple Container Orchestration concepts and platforms
Operational expertise on public cloud platforms from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
Advanced experience with API Gateway concepts, operations, life cycles
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact at all levels of an organization, from CxOs to technical teams.
Experience leading and mentoring technical teams to drive delivery excellence and capability building.

The following information is required by pay transparency legislation in the following states: CA, CO, HI, NY, and WA. This information applies only to individuals working in these states.

•The anticipated starting pay range for Colorado is: $201,900 - $296,120.

•The anticipated starting pay range for the states of Hawaii and New York (not including NYC) is: $215,000 - $315,260.

•The anticipated starting pay range for California, New York City and Washington is: $235,200 - $344,960.

Unless already included in the posted pay range and based on eligibility, the role may include variable compensation in the form of bonus, commissions, or other discretionary payments. These discretionary payments are based on company and/or individual performance and may change at any time. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location.

About Rackspace Technology

We are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.

More on Rackspace Technology

Though we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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$201.9K - $345.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$273.4K/yr avg.

United States