Director Solution Architect - Cloud and Infrastructure
Director Solution Architect - Cloud and Infrastructure
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Job Classification:
Technology ArchitectureAre you interested in building capabilities that enable the organization with innovation speed agility scalability and efficiency The Global Technology team takes great pride in our culture where digital transformation is built into our DNA! When you join our organization at Prudential youll unlock an exciting and impactful career all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the worlds leading financial services institutions.
Your Team & Role
The Global Technology & Operations (GTO) at Prudential is seeking a Director Solution Architect (Cloud/Infrastructure) with a background in the insurance and financial industry to join our Architecture team. The candidate should have experience in cloud technologies particularly AWS and Azure and possess relevant certifications. The role involves defining cloudnative patterns for serverless architectures and consulting with the Cloud team on cloud infrastructure deployments. The individual should understand business fundamentals Information Technology native Cloud hosting within AWS and Azure and networking concerns and be able to take a comprehensive approach. This position will also develop drive and maintain enterprise infrastructure patterns processes and roadmap.
Here is What You Can Expect on a Typical Day
Provide solution architecture consultation and support for initiatives and product teams while educating business and technology communities at all organizational levels on infrastructure architecture including patterns standards trends opportunities and challenges.
Demonstrate a talent mindset by advocating for architectural transformation influencing its adoption and driving modernization goals across the enterprise.
Apply expertise in current and modern patterns and practices across the infrastructure domain.
Conduct proofofconcept (POC) in AWS and Azure to validate architectural patterns and cloud solutions.
Stay abreast of the latest trends in artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) and generative AI incorporating relevant insights into cloud solutions.
Review use cases and SaaS / Buy solutions in the Enterprise Architecture Review Board (EARB) to ensure solution alignment with enterprise architecture standards and best practices.
Implement DevOps best practices for CI/CD automation and infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform CloudFormation.
The Skills & Expertise You Bring
Bachelors degree is required preferably in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) including experience conducting POCs and solution validation.
Handson experience with DevOps tools and methodologies for automation CI/CD and infrastructure as code (IaC).
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java Python.
A solid understanding of primary enterprise infrastructure components including network elements servers storage databases virtualization and containerization.
Indepth knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks cloud governance and cloud security best practices.
Experience in cloud solution architecture and guiding development teams to migrate applications from onpremises to the cloud.
Proven ability to develop cloud strategies and reference architectures is crucial.
A deep understanding of AI/ML and generative AI trends and their impact on cloud infrastructure.
Experience in reviewing and evaluating Buy solutions within EARB to ensure compliance with enterprise standards.
Experience with web development frameworks and technologies (e.g. React Angular Node.js).
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
Strong communication skills are needed to influence technology decisions and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
Cloud certification (AWS or Azure) is a plus.
Youll Love Working Here Because You Can:
Join a team and culture where your voice matters; where every day your work transforms our experiences to make lives better. As you put your skills to use well help you make an even bigger impact with learning experiences that can grow your technical AND leadership capabilities. Youll be surprised by what this rocksolid organization has in store for you.
What we offer you:
Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $164700.00 to $222700.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location candidate experience and skills.Market competitive base salaries with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
Medical dental vision life insurance disability insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) and leave of absences such as parental and military leave.
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4.
Companyfunded pension plan.
Wellness Programs including up to $1600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting housing senior care finances pets legal matters education emotional and mental health and career development.
Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85 of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period) after one year of service.
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program whereby an award if any depends on various factors including without limitation individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package visit Work Life Balance Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to parttime employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.
Prudential Financial Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin genetics disability marital status age veteran status domestic partner status medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
