Sr Principal Cloud Middleware Architecture

At Alcon we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly champion progress and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here youll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse talented people to join Alcon. As a Sr. Principal Cloud & Middleware Architecture you will be trusted to guiding the technical vision design and implementation of advanced cloudbased and middleware architectures. You will ensure that cloud and middleware systems are optimized for performance scalability and security while enabling interoperability between software applications across the organization at Fort Worth TX. In this role a typical day will include:

• Leads the technical vision and design decisions of cloudbased and middleware architectures that align with business objectives and drive digital transformation.

• Develops proofofconcept solutions architectural diagrams and specifications in response to business needs

• Oversees the development of solutions that ensure scalability performance and security enabling system interoperability across various software applications.

• Provide technical leadership to architecture teams guiding the implementation of innovative cloud and middleware solutions.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure that architecture strategies align with business goals and digital transformation efforts.

• Continuously assess emerging technologies and evaluate their impact on the organizations cloud and middleware architectures

• Develops and maintains operational KPIs and SLAs ensuring all services are delivered within performance and financial targets with a focus on reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

• Leads the development of technology strategies for futureproofing the infrastructure focusing on scalability efficiency and alignment with business goals.

• Plays a critical role in shaping the organizations cloud and middleware architecture strategies influencing operational efficiency and digital transformation.

• Leads highimpact architecture initiatives ensuring that the platforms support business growth and innovation.

• Significant decisionmaking authority in determining the direction of cloud and middleware architecture strategies.

• Extensive experience in cloud computing architecture and middleware design.

• Expertise in security performance and scalability for cloud and middleware solutions.

• Experience with DevOps practices and tools.

• Experience with security and audit tooling including Security Hub Cloudtrail Cloudfront and Audit Manager.

Preferred Qualification:

• 8 years experience as a Cloud Engineer Cloud Designer Sr. DevOps Analyst or similar role.

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills with the ability to guide large teams and initiatives.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with crossfunctional teams and business stakeholders.

• Extensive experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms.

• Experience with Control Tower CI/CD pipelines Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools preferred Terraform.

• Strong scripting skills in Python and Javascript.

• Strong understanding of cloud principles practices and technologies.

• Excellent problemsolving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect DevOps Engineer; Microsoft Certified: Azure Solution Architect.

WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school15 yrs; Assoc.11 yrs; M.S.4 yrs; PhD3 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English

• 7 Years of Relevant Experience

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcons mission to provide toptier innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.

• Grow your career and see your impact in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.

• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health life retirement flexible time off and much more!

• Travel: Up to 10

• Relocation assistance: No

• Sponsorship available: No

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in EVerify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an email to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.