Solutions Architect

Do you want to work on cutting-edge projects with the world’s best IT engineers? Do you wish you could control which projects to work on and choose your own pay rate? Are you interested in the future of work and how the cloud will form teams? If so - the Gigster Talent Network is for you.

Our clients rely on our Network for two main areas, Software Development and Cloud Services. In some cases, they need help building great new products, in others they want our expertise in migrating, maintaining, and optimizing their cloud solutions.

At Gigster, whether working with entrepreneurs to realize ‘the next great vision’ or with Fortune 500 companies to deliver a big product launch, we build really cool enterprise software on cutting-edge technology.

The Role

Our client is a prominent player in the energy sector, specializing in delivering innovative solutions across oilfield services, energy technology, and environmental sustainability. They provide advanced equipment, digital tools, and expertise to optimize operations, enhance efficiency, and ensure energy exploration and production safety. Focused on driving sustainable growth, our client integrates cutting-edge technology with deep industry knowledge to address the evolving needs of the global energy landscape. Currently, our client is looking for a Solutions Architect to guide their technical team through a public to private cloud migration as well as long-term strategic planning of the developing efforts.

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Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of critical system changes, enhancements, and software projects.
• Collaborate with leadership, product managers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable and efficient solutions.
• Ensure timely delivery of project milestones and objectives.
• Work closely with lead engineers and architects to maintain consistency and alignment across systems and processes.
• Review and approve design proposals and technical documentation to ensure adherence to company standards and best practices.
• Advocate for development standards and promote best practices in system architecture and software development.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve system quality and performance.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on private cloud solutions and open-source technologies.
• Experience developing and/or leading development efforts in Golang. 
• Proven expertise in designing and operating applications at scale within private cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of open-source frameworks and tools, with hands-on experience in Kubernetes (K8s), Docker, and other containerization technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in migrating applications from monolithic to distributed architectures, with knowledge of domain-driven design, event-driven architecture, and microservices.
• Advanced knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) systems to provision and manage distributed architectures in private clouds.
• Familiarity with cloud monitoring, alerting services, and building resilient systems in private cloud environments.
• Experience with Public cloud (AWS, Azure).
• Experience with Networking in public and/or cloud environments

Preferred Skills:

• Deep knowledge of private cloud infrastructure and open-source tools for building scalable, reliable solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a focus on collaboration and innovation.

Recruitment Process

• Recruiter Screen (30 mins)
• Technical Interview (45 mins)
• Client Technical Interview (30 mins)
• Client Technical Interview (30 mins)

We strive to move efficiently from step to step so that the recruitment process can be as fast as possible.

The Gigster Talent Network is a highly curated set of some of the best software developers in the world. It’s not easy to become part of this select network, but when you do, you will work amongst the best in Silicon Valley and around the world.

Our model is unique in the software development industry. We do the hard work of finding international clients and scoping their projects, and you get to choose from a large variety of ‘Gigs’. You can choose Gigs that fit your interests—from part-time and short-term projects to full-time long-term no-end-date openings for our amazing clients! You will be eligible for diverse positions that will help you take your career to the next level.

All of our projects are for top-tier international companies and are delivered with the highest quality. Projects range in both technologies and industries so you will have the opportunity to be considered for amazing cutting-edge products that make a difference! 

Are you ready to join the club?