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Cloud Platform Architect

RUCKUS Networks · Sunnyvale, CA · 1 mo ago
HybridInformation Technology$136k–$200k/yrFull-time

About the role

We're seeking a hands-on Cloud Platform Architect to lead technical strategy and drive transformation across our global SRE and DevOps operations. This role involves setting the architectural vision, guiding implementation, and influencing technology decisions for our cloud platform, including Ruckus One, serving millions of users worldwide.

Responsibilities

  • Define and enforce architectural standards across our cloud product portfolio.
  • Lead technology evaluations and vendor selections with clear technical recommendations.
  • Create Architectural Decision Records (ADRs) for major initiatives.
  • Provide hands-on technical guidance to engineering teams on implementation patterns.
  • Drive cross-product technical alignment and establish common standards.
  • Owning the technical roadmap for cloud infrastructure and automation.
  • Architect solutions for multi-region HA, disaster recovery, and infrastructure-as-code.
  • Design automation frameworks to eliminate manual processes and reduce operational toil.
  • Develop Terraform modules and IaC patterns for enterprise-scale deployments.
  • Write production-grade code in Python, Bash, and Go for automation and tooling.
  • Build observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and GCP tools.

Requirements

  • 10+ years in infrastructure/platform engineering with large-scale production environments.
  • Expert-level experience in GCP/AWS, multi-region architectures, GKE optimization, networking, and security.
  • Advanced Terraform development and IaC best practices.
  • Strong coding skills in Python, Bash, and/or Go.
  • Linux systems expertise across multiple distributions.
  • Proven ability to create technical documentation and ADRs.

Qualifications

  • Multi-cloud experience (AWS/Azure).
  • Compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP).
  • Cost optimization achievements.
  • SRE/DevOps transformation leadership.
  • Observability platform expertise.
  • Disaster recovery design and implementation.
  • GitOps and CI/CD pipeline expertise (Jenkins, GitLab, ArgoCD).

Benefits

Depending on experience, the base salary range is $135,600.00-$200,000.00. The candidate will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and accidental death insurance, a 401(k) plan, and participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan. Candidates starting with the Company will be eligible for eleven paid holidays in a full calendar year, two weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on start date), as well as other leave options.

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