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Cloud Solutions Architect - Alliances
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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1000+ colleagues in 70+ countries and very few roles based in offices. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.
The company is founder led, profitable and growing. We are hiring an Cloud Solutions Architect in our Alliances team to help our biggest partners (companies like Intel, Nvidia, Google, Dell, HP, Accenture, Tata and the like) understand and embrace our open source platform for themselves and their customers.
Our worldwide field engineering team apply expert insights to real-world customer problems, enabling the enterprise adoption of Ubuntu, OpenStack, Kubernetes, AI/MLOps and a wide range of associated technologies. We are experts in the whole open source stack, from kernel to desktop, from cloud to the edge. Our team is also interested in business problems - building things reliably, efficiently and cost-effectively, and we have to learn to speak the language of our customers and their industries.
We help global companies embrace public and private cloud infrastructure, cloud native operations, and open source applications. For this team we are looking for several Alliances Engineers to support OEM (hardware manufacturers), GSI (global system integrators), ISV (independent software vendors), Channel partners and Public Cloud alliance partners. You will support various alliances and partners of Canonical to adopt our products and technologies, help business leaders to define joint go-to-market programs with partners from the technical standpoint.
We often say that our field engineers have 'the hardest job at Canonical' because customers can ask about any aspect of our solutions and products and expect a thoughtful, well-informed answer. We always want to do the best thing for our partners and customers, regardless of our company interests, and field engineers are the people we trust to ensure that is true.
Location : This is a home-based role, we are hiring worldwide.
What your day will look like
- Understand Ubuntu, Linux, networking and services in real-world environments
- Architect cloud infrastructure solutions like Kubernetes, Kubeflow, OpenStack, Ceph, and Spark either On-Premises or in Public Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Architect and integrate popular open source software such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Kafka, Cassandra and NGINX
- Help partners to offer and architect joint solutions utilizing Canonical's technologies on top of the public clouds and in the data center
- Design and publish joint Reference Architectures and perform technical validations with various partners
- Prepare and run onboarding sessions/workshops with various partners' teams to promote Canonical products and solutions
What we are looking for in you
- Extensive experience with Linux (Ubuntu preferred), Kubernetes, Ceph, software automation
- Experience designing and implementing solutions on top of public or private clouds
- Python and bash understanding, troubleshooting skills
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- High motivation, ability to multi-task and follow-up reliably on commitments
- Interest in customer-facing engagement, including pitching, demonstrating and understanding customer environment and needs
- Interest in new technologies like LXD, Juju and Snaps
- Ability to travel globally up to 30% of the time
- Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related technical field experience
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
- Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person - we've been working remotely since 2004!
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and others
- Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.
Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer
We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.
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- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Engineering and Information Technology
- Industries Software Development
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Infrastructure and Cloud Solutions Architect
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Must have a Master’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Network Engineering. br>Must have a least 8+ years of experience in infrastructure or cloud architecture in complex, high-availability environments.
Must have experience in Agile and Waterfall delivery.
Must have strong experience across compute, storage, virtualisation, cloud network architecture, and disaster recovery.
Must have experience with compliance frameworks such as PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
Must have experience in designing scalable and resilient infrastructure for high-traffic platforms.
Must have experience with container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), platform engineering, service mesh, and secure enclave deployments.
Must be proficient with hybrid and multi-cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and private cloud.
Must have strong knowledge of infrastructure automation (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure observability.
Must have knowledge of layered security, identity federation, and Zero Trust Architecture.
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Cloud Solutions Architect - Contract R700 - 780 per hour
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Our Client, a Global Tech firm, is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to join their team in Sandton on a contract basis. They offer stability, growth, attractive rates, and a great working environment.
The primary responsibility of the Cloud Solutions Architect is to consult with the client and work with internal teams to create strategies, transformational designs, and the architectural vision for complex solutions that address the clients’ needs. They provide multi-technology consulting services on all aspects of application software, infrastructure, and related technology components.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Develop and regularly maintain a future-state Domain and/or ICT vision in line with the organisation's Business and IT Strategies.
- Govern the development and ongoing review and update of the organisation's Domain Principles.
- Govern the Architecture Review Board to ensure Solution Architecture alignment with ICT Principles, ICT Standards, and Future State Vision.
- Participate in the Architecture Review Board to ensure Solution Architecture alignment with Domain Principles, Standards, and Future State Vision.
- Governance of Innovation Ideation and the promotion of innovation ideas to Proof of Concept and Pilot Projects.
- Work with operational teams to determine opportunities for improvement and define business requirements.
- Ensure continuous alignment between architectural delivery and the operational implementation and integrity of IT systems.
- Provide leadership and vision for the optimisation and rationalisation of ICT infrastructure aimed at increasing capability and/or IT cost savings and/or IT Service Levels.
- Provide an Enterprise Architecture Centre of Excellence capability to the organisation.
- Provide mentorship and coaching to all Architecture teams within the organisation.
- Develop and regularly review and recommend updates to the organisation's Domain standards and IT Strategy.
- Facilitate the organisation's knowledge and understanding of current and emerging technology for maximum business benefit.
- Calculate the organisation's Domain Technical Debt and ensure regular communication to the Head of Architecture.
- Proactively recommend changes to Domain implementations to introduce new functionality or improve levels of Service.
- Calculate Business Cases and Impact Assessments for emerging technology deployments.
- Facilitate regular Innovation Days and Innovation Workshops for understanding of emerging technology capability.
- Assist in the development of Cloud Solution Architectures requiring Domain technologies.
- Identify the risk of proposed change impact and develop mitigating actions.
- Monitor emerging cloud trends and evaluate their potential impact on the organisation.
- Lead the achievement of Cloud Architecture Solutions across multiple disciplines and domains.
- Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives, and values.
- Seek opportunities to improve business processes, models, and systems through agile thinking.
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
- Solid knowledge of multi-vendor service integrations and cross-functional software, OS’s, and infrastructure designs.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Knowledgeable on how specific infrastructures and application software are deployed in line with relevant methodologies and frameworks.
- Ability to develop and leverage knowledge of reference architectures.
- Ability to maintain knowledge of trends and development in technology domains.
Academic Qualifications and Certifications:
- Qualification in Information Technology or Information Systems.
- Certification and working knowledge of Enterprise Architecture methodologies (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman, SOA, ITIL, COBIT, etc.).
- SAFe Scaled Agile certification advantageous.
Skills Summary: Functional Requirements, Software Development, Solution Architecture.
Desired Experience & Qualification:Cloud Solutions Architect, Safe Agile, AWS, Azure, TOGAF, Zachman, ITIL, COBIT.
#J-18808-LjbffrCloud solutions architect - contract r700 - 780 per hour
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(Cloud Solutions, AWS) Billing Support Consultant (South Africa, remotely)
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Join us as a Billing Support Consultant and thrive in a multicultural, multilingual environment while working remotely from South Africa. This role offers the opportunity to master new skills and achieve challenging goals within a People First management approach.
What you will do:- Respond to customer inquiries and support billing and order-to-cash processes
- Design email templates as needed
- Conduct research and analysis on products
- Develop training programs and assessments for consultants
- Prepare and deliver regular reports
- Follow team training and policies
- Excellent English skills (C1 level or higher in spoken and written)
- Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms
- Strong networking knowledge
- Proficiency in Accounts Receivable, billing, and order-to-cash processes
- Customer support experience with SaaS products
- Proficiency in Salesforce
- Sales-savvy with administrative experience and strong communication skills
- Service-driven attitude ensuring high-quality customer service
- Personal laptop (minimum 8GB RAM) and stable internet (at least 50 Mbps download, 40 Mbps upload)
- Salesforce certifications or accounting knowledge
- Flexible schedule and fully remote work
- International, inclusive environment
- Payment in USD
- Bonuses for referrals
- Paid training and probation period
- Work-life balance and growth opportunities
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Contact Center Architect - Cloud based Solutions
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We are seeking a forward-thinking Contact Center Architect to lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge cloud-based contact center solutions . This role plays a critical part in shaping the future of customer experience by leveraging modern architectures, AI technologies, and multi-channel capabilities.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of micro-services-based architectures for cloud contact center solutions.
• Develop and implement innovative digital contact center solutions that incorporate AI technologies (e.g., chatbots, voice bots, sentiment analysis) and support multi-channel interactions (voice, chat, video, social media).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, operations) to ensure seamless integration of CCaS solutions with other enterprise systems.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in contact center technologies and cloud platforms and translate those innovations into actionable strategies.
• Provide thought leadership and guidance on contact center transformation initiatives, including process optimization, workforce management, and customer journey mapping.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and standards for CCaS architecture and implementation.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing contact center architectures, including micro-services-based approaches.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and their application within the contact center domain.
• Experience in designing and implementing multi-channel contact center solutions across voice, chat, video, and social media.
• Experience in one or more relevant industry domains (e.g., insurance, utilities, healthcare) is a plus.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certifications in relevant CCaS technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Contact Center).
• Contributions to open-source projects or publications related to contact center technologies.
Cloud Solution Architecture
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Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
As a Cloud SOlutioins Architect manager in AI Business Solutions area you will the CSA's in the Customer Success Unit team in RSA to drive consumption and usage excellence in Workforce AI, Business Process Application and Low Code.
Responsibilities
- You will deliver success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring, living Microsoft’s values and culture and be responsible for attracting and retaining great people.
- You will drive your team to provide thought leadership in identifying trends and proactively proposing solutions that drive transformative delivery across customers/partners. You also ensure adherence to Microsoft standards and recommended practices by setting expectations for the team around methodology and governance to ensure that the team identifies, communicates, and minimizes business and technical risks.
- You will drive awareness across all levels of the organization of customer/partner challenges, industry trends, and competitor architectures to allow team members to engage with customers/partners, demonstrate Microsoft's value, and develop counter strategy.
- Additionally, you will accelerate innovation by coaching teams on building and/or modifying intellectual properties (IPs) rooted in domain expertise and/or industry acumen.
- Finally, you will model how to engage constructively and transparently with the technical and/or business community locally and globally.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 10+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
- OR equivalent experience
- 5+ years people management experience, including managing consultant practice managers, technical sales managers, technical architect managers, and/or people managers
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field AND 15+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
- OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field AND 12+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
- OR equivalent experience
- 8+ years experience working in a customer-facing role (e.g., internal and/or external) or 8+ years experience leading technical projects, teams, or functions.
- Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google, security certifications)
- 8+ years people management experience, including managing consultant practice managers, technical sales managers, technical architect managers, and/or people managers
- Seniority level Not Applicable
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
- Industries Software Development
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