Cloud Architect II - Kiewit Technology Group

Position Overview

The Cloud Architect plays a pivotal role in Kiewit Technology Groups’ ongoing digital transformation. They are responsible for envisioning, creating and continually improving the cloud platform foundations that our teams build upon.

Cloud Architects work closely with development and operations teams to create and evolve the architecture patterns that leverage IaaS / PaaS features of the cloud and manage the deployment of cloud-native apps and the continuous delivery pipelines that support them.

A successful candidate will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of our IT landscape, ensuring that all technical aspects align with Kiewit strategic goals.

District Overview

Kiewit Technology Group builds solutions to enable and support our company's expansive operations. Our mission is to deliver project schedule and cost certainty by employing technology designed by and for the construction industry.

Our team utilizes systems and tools that manage every part of Kiewit's business and the project lifecycle to improve planning and day-to-day execution in the field.

We give our people real-time data to make faster, smarter decisions.

Location

This position is onsite M - F at our NEW office located at 7700 Eastport Parkway, LaVista, NE. It does not offer relocation or remote work.

Responsibilities

• Experience on cloud hyper-scalers AWS / Azure / GCP / SAP cloud services providers with a focus on Azure.
• Help maintain the vision and roadmap for Kiewit’s cloud platform and cloud solutions.
• Provide forward-thinking technology leadership in developing innovative solutions with a strong emphasis on continual improvement in automating our infrastructure and software release processes.
• Provide governance for our Cloud IaaS and PaaS environments including security, cost, and adherence to Kiewit standards.
• Stay current with cloud technology and trends and optimize our cloud infrastructure for Kiewit’s evolving needs.
• Help design standards and operational policies for disaster recovery and / or comprehensive redundancy for Cloud resources
• Perform Proof of Concepts on Cloud technology for new technology tools across various domains including Databases, AI / ML, SAP, Middleware, and SaaS solutions to be included in Kiewit Technology landscape.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Educate Solution Architects and Data Center Operations on the creation, approved uses and support of cloud resources.
• Facilitate proper integration between custom-built applications and purchased software
• Mentor technology team members in best practices, technical options, and expediting technical solutions.
• Ability to lead, influence, and motivate the organization to achieve results focused in could services space.
• Document and communicate complex concepts simply and effectively to a diverse group of stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience, preferably including .NET and Python. Experience in designing, building, and maintaining cloud-native applications.
• 2+ years of experience with release automation tools such as Visual Studio Team Services, Azure Devops, Azure Automation, and related tools and Azure Resource Manager Templates.
• 3+ years’ experience designing, developing, implementing, and operating cloud infrastructure environments of significant complexity in one of the three major cloud providers : Azure, AWS or GCP.
• Familiarity with Agile development principles
• Previous experience developing technology roadmaps that align with business goals and initiatives.
• Proven ability to develop great relationships with co-workers, credibility with leadership, and rapport with stakeholders.
• Experience selecting technology solutions that meet requirements, are cost-conscious, and align with business technology goals and roadmaps.
• Ability to set technical direction for a project or application
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills

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Other Requirements :

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.