Solutions Designer, Cloud/Containers - job 14 of 21

As a Solutions Designer for Cloud/Containers at our company, you will be responsible for delivering and architecting scalable infrastructure solutions. This includes automating deployments, designing cloud architectures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize initiatives that drive our solutions to production. Your expertise in Kubernetes and public cloud environments like AWS and Azure will be vital to the role.

To qualify for the Solutions Designer role in our Highlands Ranch location, candidates should possess strong experience in container orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes, as well as hands-on knowledge of major public clouds, especially AWS, GCP, and Azure. Additionally, a solid understanding of automation techniques and infrastructure as code principles will be necessary for success in this role.

In the Solutions Designer position, you will work on a variety of projects aimed at developing highly available and secure cloud solutions. This includes designing migration strategies for applications, creating automation templates for cloud infrastructure, and defining technical roadmaps with input from stakeholders. Your work will significantly impact the efficiency and scalability of our cloud services.

Essential skills for succeeding as a Solutions Designer at our company include proficiency in cloud technologies, expertise in container orchestration, hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and public cloud platforms, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Communication and collaboration skills are also vital since you will be working with various teams and stakeholders.

Yes! The Solutions Designer position is hybrid, which means there will be flexibility in your work environment. While the expectation for days in the office will be confirmed by your hiring manager, you will also have the opportunity to work remotely, allowing for a balance between collaborative in-office interactions and personal productivity at home.

In your response, emphasize specific projects where you have utilized Kubernetes, outlining how you implemented container orchestration to improve deployment processes or scalability. Discuss challenges faced and how you overcame them, showing your depth of knowledge and practical application of Kubernetes.

When answering, highlight your approach to designing for scalability, including how you assess workloads, the role of auto-scaling in your designs, and any specific cloud services you leverage. Utilize examples from past experiences to illustrate your strategies effectively.

Focus on a specific scenario where your collaboration with stakeholders led to a successful project outcome. Talk about your role in gathering requirements, addressing concerns, and ensuring alignment, emphasizing communication and teamwork's importance in achieving project goals.

Share specific resources you use such as online courses, forums, or conferences. Mention any certifications you have pursued that keep your knowledge current. This illustrates your commitment to continuous learning and adapting to the fast-evolving cloud landscape.

Discuss the specific automation tools and platforms you’ve used, such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Provide examples of workflows or processes you have automated, illustrating your practical experience and the resulting efficiencies gained.

When discussing infrastructure as code, explain your processes for defining infrastructure through code, emphasizing any tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or scripting languages. Illustrate with examples how this approach improves consistency and reduces deployment times.

Detail your hands-on experience with Docker, including how you have created, managed, and deployed containers. Share challenges you've addressed with containerization, showcasing your understanding of its role in DevOps and overall efficiency in project delivery.

In your answer, outline a clear methodical approach to troubleshooting cloud deployment issues, starting from identifying the symptoms to implementing solutions. Include examples of specific issues you've resolved as well as any tools you used in the diagnostic process.

Emphasize a range of factors such as application architecture, latency requirements, cost implications, and compliance requirements. Share insights about how these factors affect your migration strategy to ensure smooth transitions with minimal disruption.

Discuss your strategies for task prioritization, weaving in your experience with time management and collaboration to meet deadlines. Mention techniques like agile methodologies or project management tools that help you balance multiple responsibilities effectively.