Lead Platform Enterprise Architect

Rackspace Technology

8-10 Years | San Antonio, TX, USA (Remote) | Full Time | 4 months ago

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead Solution Architect with a strong background in Infrastructure and a proven ability to navigate and execute complex multi-cloud strategies for enterprise customers. As part of the Rackspace team, you will collaborate with customers to design, implement, and optimize innovative solutions across multiple cloud environments (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud). This role requires technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership in large-scale transformations. You will work with cross-functional teams, providing leadership in designing cloud-first solutions that address customer needs and maximize multi-cloud investments. You will also act as a trusted advisor, sharing best practices and shaping the future of cloud architectures.

Must Have

Lead customer engagements for multi-cloud transformation.
Gather customer insights for strategic roadmaps.
Design and implement architecture solutions.
Develop enterprise architecture documentation.
Mentor junior architects.
Innovate and develop new methodologies.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
8+ years in technology solutions and architecture.
Experience with Azure and AWS platforms.
Strong experience with cloud transformation projects.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
Experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
Operational expertise on public cloud platforms.
Competency in virtualization.
Experience leading technical teams.

Good to Have

Experience with Google Cloud.
Experience modernizing applications to microservices.
Experience with cloud-native security, networking, and governance.
5+ years of experience leading delivery teams.
Experience working with technology partners.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Solution Architect with a strong background in Infrastructure, 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 solutions in the enterprise space.

Key Responsibilities - Customer & Technical Engagement:

Lead customer engagements 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, and hybrid cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities - Solution Design & Delivery:

Design and implement high-impact architecture solutions for enterprise customers, leveraging Azure, AWS and GCP focusing on infrastructure and 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 enterprise 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.

Key Responsibilities - Practice Development & Innovation:

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.

Key Responsibilities - Leadership & Mentorship:

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.

Education & Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Technical certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or similar.

Experience:

8+ 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.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact at all levels of an organization, from CxOs to technical teams.
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
Competency in virtualization with experience launching virtual machines in both enterprise and cloud computing environments
Experience leading and mentoring technical teams to drive delivery excellence and capability building.

Preferred:-

10+ years of experience in technology solutions, architecture, and consulting.
Experience with modernizing applications to microservices
Experience with cloud-native security, networking, and cloud governance best practices.
5+ years of experience leading delivery teams, including working with technology partners and driving cross-functional alignment.

Core Competencies:

Strategic Vision & Execution: Ability to understand customer business needs, align technology solutions, and drive results.
Cloud Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of Azure, AWS, and multi-cloud architectures.
Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to lead teams and influence customer and partner decisions.
Problem Solving & Innovation: Skilled at tackling complex, ambiguous problems with creative, scalable solutions.
Customer-Focused: Strong track record of building long-term, trust-based relationships with enterprise clients.

Travel:

As per business requirements.

Sponsorship

This role is not sponsorship eligible.
Candidates need to be legally allowed to work in the US for any employer.

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: $143,700 - $210,760.

The anticipated starting pay range for Hawaii and New York (not including NYC) is: $153,000 - $224,400.

The anticipated starting pay range for California, New York City and Washington is: $167,400 - $245,520.

Based on eligibility, compensation for 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.

Information on benefits offered is here.

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12 Skills Required For This Role

Team Management Cross Functional Problem Solving Agile Development Networking Aws Azure Google Cloud Platform Microsoft Azure Docker Microservices Kubernetes