Cloud Solution Design Architect for FIS Capital Markets

The Cloud Solution Design Architect at FIS Global plays a crucial role in developing and enhancing recurring services specifically for the Capital Markets division. Responsibilities include conducting technical assessments, collaborating with different teams to release services, and providing technical guidance to non-technical personnel. Additionally, you'll contribute to documentation for operations and engage in client-facing discussions to showcase your designed services.

To be considered for the Cloud Solution Design Architect position at FIS Global, a Bachelor’s degree is required along with 5+ years of experience in building recurring service solutions. Familiarity with public cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, as well as understanding cloud-native technologies, is essential. Certifications in AWS or Azure will also enhance your candidacy substantially.

The Cloud Solution Design Architect at FIS Global should be well-versed in AWS and Azure native technologies, including networking, storage, and disaster recovery strategies. Knowledge of Terraform or similar tools for coding public cloud services delivery, as well as programming languages like Python, PowerShell, Ruby, or Java, is beneficial but not mandatory.

At FIS Global, there are ample opportunities for professional development. The company emphasizes always-on learning, enabling employees to advance their skills and adapt to the evolving fintech landscape. You’ll have a voice in shaping the future of fintech and be involved in collaborative projects that foster innovation and teamwork.

The company culture at FIS Global is open, collaborative, and vibrant. As a Cloud Solution Design Architect, you will find yourself in a supportive environment where passion and teamwork are highly valued. The workplace is designed to be fun and engaging, making it a fantastic place to share ideas and make meaningful contributions.

When discussing your experience, focus on specific projects where you designed cloud solutions, particularly in public cloud environments like AWS or Azure. Highlight your involvement in capacity planning, service design, and the technologies you used, and be sure to connect your past experiences directly to the needs of this role at FIS Global.

Your approach should demonstrate your analytical skills. Explain how you gather requirements, analyze existing infrastructures, and utilize best practices to determine the sizing needs of cloud services. Illustrate your process with examples from past experiences where your assessments led to successful implementations.

Share a specific instance where teamwork was key to the project's success. Detail your contribution, focusing on how you communicated with team members, navigated challenges, and ensured that the service design goals were met. This shows your ability to thrive in a collaborative environment, which is crucial for FIS Global.

Discuss your familiarity with various cloud pricing models and how they impact project budgets. Provide examples of when you developed cost models or pricing strategies for cloud-based services, linking your understanding directly to the financial context within FIS Global's Capital Markets sector.

Explain your process for creating clear and comprehensive documentation. Emphasize the importance of audience understanding and give examples of documentation you’ve prepared in previous roles that supported operations and sales teams effectively.

Focus on the practical strategies you've applied for data ingress and egress. Mention best practices, tools you’ve used, and any challenges you've encountered. This shows your practical knowledge and ability to manage data efficiently, which is crucial for the role.

Share the resources you utilize to stay updated, such as online courses, webinars, industry publications, or community forums. Highlight your proactive approach to learning and adapting to changes in cloud technology, reinforcing your commitment to continuous professional development.

Discuss your hands-on experience with cloud-native technologies, emphasizing any specific frameworks or practices you’ve employed. Include your understanding of containerization, Kubernetes, or microservices, showcasing how these technologies play a role in service design at FIS Global.

Narrate a particular challenge you encountered, detailing the context, the actions you took to resolve it, and the outcome. This illustrates your problem-solving abilities and resilience, attributes that are highly valuable in the dynamic fintech environment of FIS Global.

Share examples of how you’ve previously bridged knowledge gaps between technical and non-technical team members. Describe your approach to ensuring they understand complex concepts and how your ability to communicate clearly benefited your last projects.