BS Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
10 years of Solution Architecture and distributed systems
10+ years of very strong hands on experience with Java/Spring/Springboot based Solution Architecture and Development.
Strong understanding of Cloud Data Architecture and Data Platforms including No SQL, Relational and Cloud Data Warehouse technologies.
Hands on experience with Azure Container Services and Azure Platform services
5 years as Enterprise Cloud Architect with hands on experience on private and/or public cloud platforms
Experience working on large, transformational projects and a proven ability to bring disparate technical teams together around a shared architectural vision
Very strong knowledge of modern cloud deployment patterns and architecture
Demonstrated experience in architecting on the cloud native solutions on Azure
Hands on experience Architecting Ecommerce and Business Applications on cloud platforms
Experience with agile software development methodologies
Strong business mindset with customer obsession; ability to collaborate with business partners to identify needs and opportunities for improved data management and delivery
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation skills to both executives and technical architects and developers
Experience:
A customer first mindset to drive architecture that is scalable, cloud first, cost effective and increase business agility.
Highly collaborative individual who can work with technical and business teams to influence key architectural decisions
Lead the cloud platform reference architecture for Modernization initiatives across the Staples Digital Solution
Work very closely with Cloud Engineering and Security Engineering team to define Cloud Native patterns.
Define target state architecture and develop phased roadmaps that front load business value and deliver critical capabilities
Trusted advisor for Cloud Platform and Data Architecture for delivery teams
Ensure alignment of solution architecture to cloud first principles
Provides architectural guidance and mentoring to multiple development teams
Develops and documents current and target state architecture diagrams and mappings
Provides architecture oversight of application and technology projects and programs
Motivate, coach, and serve as a role model and mentor for other architects
Drive innovation by constantly looking at new technologies and frameworks that aligns with our future state vision and build reference architecture around them to evangelize across engineering teams.