Cloud Architect and Platform Engineer

As a Cloud Architect and Platform Engineer at BorgWarner, you will be responsible for designing and developing cloud architectures that meet various functional and non-functional requirements. Your role will include implementing cloud solutions using infrastructure as code, continuous integration, and DevOps tools. You will monitor and troubleshoot cloud issues and provide recommendations, while also mentoring junior engineers. The position is crucial in ensuring the security, reliability, performance, and scalability of our cloud solutions, making it an exciting role with significant impact.

To qualify for the Cloud Architect and Platform Engineer role at BorgWarner, candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in IT systems, computer science, or a related field along with at least 3 years of experience in cloud architecture or 5 years in cloud engineering. Preferred experience includes working with Azure, Kubernetes deployment, and proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java. Additional qualifications like cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) are also beneficial.

At BorgWarner, we highly value the professional development of our employees. As a Cloud Architect and Platform Engineer, you'll have numerous opportunities to learn and grow through mentoring junior engineers, participating in internal training programs, and accessing resources to keep up with emerging technologies. We foster a collaborative environment where sharing best practices is emphasized, ensuring that you can continually sharpen your skills and advance your career in the IT industry.

In the Cloud Architect and Platform Engineer role at BorgWarner, you will primarily work with Azure technologies, utilizing tools for infrastructure as code, continuous integration, and DevOps. You'll also gain hands-on experience with tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Azure DevOps. Knowledge of Kubernetes deployment and operations will be vital, and you’ll be expected to stay up-to-date with cloud technologies and industry best practices to drive innovation in our projects.

At BorgWarner, the culture surrounding the Cloud Architect and Platform Engineer team is one of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We encourage creativity and value input from all team members while emphasizing the importance of quality in our work. With a strong focus on mentoring and personal development, our employees are supported in achieving their career goals while contributing to a mission that aims for sustainability and technological advancement.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects where you utilized Azure. Highlight your experience in resource management, implementing security protocols, and how you leveraged various services like Azure Functions, Kubernetes, or Azure DevOps. Be prepared to discuss challenges faced and how you overcame them, demonstrating your problem-solving skills.

Your answer should include your methodology for assessing requirements, such as understanding the application needs and user traffic. Discuss how you implement best practices for reliability and scalability, such as using load balancers, microservices architecture, and auto-scaling practices, while also emphasizing the importance of monitoring performance.

Provide a list of DevOps tools you are familiar with, such as Terraform, Ansible, or Jenkins. Discuss how you have applied these tools to your workflow, particularly for CI/CD pipelines to enhance collaboration between development and operations teams. Share an example where these practices significantly improved deployment speeds or reduced bugs.

Choose a genuine challenge that demonstrates your analytical and problem-solving skills. Explain the context, what went wrong, the steps you took to diagnose the issue, and the successful outcome. This shows your ability to remain calm under pressure and effectively troubleshoot problems.

Discuss your familiarity with security principles, best practices for configuring cloud environments, and tools for monitoring and managing security (like Azure Security Center). Emphasize the importance of conducting regular audits and employing identity and access management to ensure compliance at all times.

Talk about your philosophy on mentorship, such as fostering a collaborative environment where junior engineers feel comfortable asking questions and learning. Share examples of how you've guided others in past roles, emphasizing your patience, your commitment to their professional growth, and how you encourage innovative thinking.

Mention the resources you rely on, such as online courses, webinars, industry news, and communities (like GitHub or tech forums). Discuss how you incorporate new technologies into your projects, highlighting your commitment to continuous improvement and adapting to industry changes.

Provide a specific instance where you used tools like Terraform or Azure Resource Manager to automate infrastructure provisioning. Detail the process, benefits gained, such as consistency, reduced errors, and how this approach has positively impacted productivity in your team.

Tailor your answer by highlighting your passion for sustainable technology and innovation in the automotive industry. Mention BorgWarner's values and how they align with your personal and career goals, showcasing your enthusiasm for contributing to projects that focus on energy efficiency and improved vehicle performance.

Outline your systematic approach to troubleshooting, starting with identifying the symptoms, analyzing logs, and using monitoring tools. Discuss your experience with root cause analysis and how you document findings for future reference and continual improvement.