At Schwab, you are empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.
We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s).
The Principal Cloud Architect will have the opportunity to help shape the next generation Cloud strategy and solutions for Charles Schwab. The ideal candidate will have experience in large-scale cloud design across multiple cloud platforms as well as a deep understanding and experience with AI and Crypto technologies. This role requires a unique blend of deep technical expertise, strong architectural storytelling, and the ability to bridge executive vision with engineering execution.
Position Responsibilities:
As a Principal Cloud Architect, you will be an ambitious individual contributor; provide efficiently organized and designed logic, be highly motivated and well versed in developing robust easily maintainable cloud solutionsLead architecture design and delivery of secure, scalable, and compliant solutions across financial services, crypto/blockchain, and AI/ML domainsEnsure all designs comply with financial regulations, crypto-specific governance, and AI ethics frameworksAbility to effectively transition your design reference materials to engineering organizations, and engineered solutionsYou can quickly understand complex problems and identify simple solutionsAbility to communicate effectively with peers and executives translating technical language into actionable plans; have good listening skills and ask great questionsGood interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skillsStrong technology affinity and experience, as well as attention to detail is requiredA willingness to learn and grow is a must. Teammate with strong collaborative qualities and a positive demeanor. You can transition and cross train peer teams on your designs and technology developmentAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment across multiple time zones and locationsPrevious experience in a highly regulated environment with appreciation for audit and regulatory principles will benefit the applicant. Strong architecture, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, along with an ability to lead sometimes ambiguous, and constantly evolving requirementsSelf-directed leadership and organization against a strategic framework and mutually agreed priorities as a leading member in a high-paced and focused team What you haveRequired Qualifications:
8+ years highly technical experience with cloud design in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS)Experience creating detailed architectural designs in either GCP (preferred) or AWS Experience with Cloud Security products and following secure design principlesExperienced in the development of policy and operational processes to insure high availability and service of entire technology stack, from front-end web traffic to back-end big-data infrastructureDemonstrated knowledge and experience in cryptocurrency/blockchain platforms and protocolsHands-on experience architecting AI/ML solutions, including data pipelines, model deployment, and governanceCoding proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, Salt or similar automation toolsWorking proficiency with SCM and DevOps tool suites; examples include Git, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Jenkins, Concourse etc.Experience designing for mission critical, 24x7 systemsWorking knowledge of Agile/Scrum, experience adopting or leading continuous integration and continuous delivery concepts and frameworksBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, related degree OR related practical experienceGoogle Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect is a plusExperience in the Financial Services industry is a plusIn addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
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