Managing Principal Cloud Engineer

Company: Kenzan
Location: Denver
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

This role is located in Denver and requires someone within the Colorado market, however, we are offering relocation for the right candidate. Do you have a big picture understanding of technical solutions and a deep knowledge of cloud native architectures? Are you a highly collaborative person? We are looking for a Principal Cloud Consultant with a knack for setting best-in-class practices across the organization. You will be a key player in the technical & strategic architecture across our enterprise clients and internal consulting group. Leveraging your technical experience and expertise, you will be able to impact and influence a number of large organizations with their adoption of emerging & established cloud technologies along with embracing a modern DevOps culture.While our Principal Consultants will generally be involved in more technical architecture and strategy you will also be comfortable 'rolling up the sleeves' and getting 'on the tools' to help with the technical delivery of our Cloud and DevOps projects.What we'll expect from you:In this role, you'll be a Kenzan representative to current and prospective clients and a knowledgeable technical advocate for cloud native architectures. The person in this role:Develops and maintains executive-level client relationships and is accountable for overall technical delivery of Kenzan services for a given clientUnderstands thoroughly how all client systems interact and consults on the implications of architectural choices and standards on performance, security, regulatory requirements, and maintainability across projectsCommunicates across departments regarding account status and keeps close and regular communication with key stakeholders across all groups at KenzanActs as a primary escalation contact for high priority and high profile client issues, coordinates with program and account leadership to address and effectively guide all stakeholders towards the best possible resolutionContributes to the pre-sales pipeline, including Statement of Work (SOW) creation, contract reviews, Level of Effort (LOE) estimates, budgets, forecasts, reports, and billingCommunicates thoughtfully with the client, delivering recommendations based on experience, combining the practical with strategic insight, and framing the approach, technology, solution, and pricing in a way that makes sense to the clientFocuses on teams and the dynamics around them, and is people-oriented, but also well versed in technologyMentors engineers working on projectsSome qualifications we are looking for:Significant experience and expertise in large-scale, distributed, secure, and high availability solutions in AWS, GCP and/or AzureDeep technical knowledge and experience in microservice engineering, Kubernetes, distributed systems, domain driven design and enterprise software design patternsDeep technical knowledge of DevOps, Scripting, CI/CD, Network design and Security.Demonstrated ability to translate business outcomes into recommended solutions and to clearly articulate your position on the topic which influence significant decisions either internally or to a clientExtensive experience building and managing executive-level relationshipsExperience leading a client engineering team and providing relationship management, high-level project/program oversight, budget, finance, resourcing & engineering supportA bachelor's degree in a related area (a Master's degree is a strong plus) or equivalent experienceAbility to act as a leader / coach and engage multiple teams to formulate, present, and communicate a unified project vision for client goalsYou create trust and operate with humility; you move with urgency and focus and take responsibility seriouslyStrong facilitation, planning, coordination, and estimation skills with demonstrated experience leading technical scoping, design, & planning sessions across geographically dispersed teamsExcellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills including creating usable documentation and toolsAbility to travel occasionally within the US for key client interactionsWhat you can expect from us: We offer a competitive salary ($175,000 to $200,000), a range of health benefits for you and your family starting on day 1, Unlimited Vacation Time, a $2,000 yearly Education Stipend, 401K plan with company match, additional sick time for when you're ill or need a mental health break, and additional perks and benefits. Join our collaborative working environment with everything you need to be your best.Opportunities to grow and learnCollaboration with experienced colleaguesA supportive and non-competitive communityYour choice of Macbook Pro or PC LaptopA commitment to your professional growth, including coursework and professional development resourcesMore about us. Kenzan is a professional services company owned by Amdocs that specializes in digital transformation, application development, and architecture consulting. Combining leadership with technical expertise, Kenzan works with partners and clients to craft solutions that leverage cutting-edge technology, from ideation to development and delivery. We are highly collaborative, exceptionally detail-oriented, and love to be challenged. We use the latest technology including cloud infrastructure, containerization, and continuous integration and delivery tools.Kenzan is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a safe, diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds including ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, nationality, and education levels to apply. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know By clicking on the "submit application" button and applying for a job at Kenzan, you are agreeing to submit your data to Kenzan for the purposes of determining qualification for the role. In addition, Kenzan will keep the personal data you submit now for future recruiting and hiring processes.

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