Job Description:
We are seeking Platform Ecosystem Architect to join our Platform product team. This person will support and execute our ecosystem enhancement strategy Key focus areas for enhancement include attracting XaaS onramps into Flexential data centers, adding destinations to Flexential’s Cloud Fabric offering and building strategic relationships with complimentary service providers. This role will also work to build out use cases to define how customers can deploy and build at Flexential while taking advantage of our alliance partner solutions.
Platform Ecosystem Architect is accountable for roadmap planning, opportunity identification, joint solution development, revenue growth, attach rates, and new ecosystem destinations on Flexential’s interconnection solutions.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
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Define the structure, components, interfaces, and integration points among various systems and stakeholders.
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Ensure the platform architecture supports scalability, flexibility, and seamless collaboration.
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Define and implement integration frameworks, standards.
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enable efficient connectivity and interoperability between different members of the ecosystem.
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Create clear and concise technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and guidelines to facilitate understanding and collaboration with the ecosystem partners.
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Effectively communicate architectural concepts and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Partner with Sales and Solution Architects to work with customer to build joint solution, use cases and proof of concepts.
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Analyze customer data and make recommendations on how to improve platform products.
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Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders with alliance partners (e.g Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Oracle).
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Become a trusted advisor and coach in each Ecosystem Alliance member in addition to building formal relationships
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Initiate Knowledge Transfer to relevant groups at Flexential, e.g., updates to underlying services that impact uptake, ecosystem needs, and development plans.
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Interconnection experience with colocation, multi cloud, and hybrid cloud deployments
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Experience with AWS Direct Connect, Azure Express Route, and other direct connectivity solutions with exposure to SaaS, Paas, and IaaS solutions.
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Keen awareness around the importance of customer experience
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Ability to synthesize and communicate comprehensive product requirements based on multiple sources in a format meaningful to development, operations, finance, sales, and service delivery.
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Professional communication skills (oral and written) to align multi-functional teams and objectives and promote team outcomes.
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Understanding of network components, functions, and applications
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Able to work cross-functionally to understand other teams’ needs and offer advice and solutions with an emphasis on a collaborative approach.
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Desire to grow and learn new technologies.
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Work effectively in a dynamic and changing environment.
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Ability to sit for extended periods of time
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Moderate or advanced keyboard usage
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Limited travel may be required
Hiring Range: 148,100 – 180,000
This position has the following safety hazards:
- Chemical
- Electrical
- Ergonomics
- Climb ladders
- Mechanical lift
- Noise
- Temperature Extremes
- Trip/Fall
- Driving (must possess valid driver’s license and insurance)
- Other:_________________
Benefits of working at Flexential:
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Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision
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401(k)
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Health Savings Accounts (HAS) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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Life and AD&D
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Short Term and Long-Term disability
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Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Leave of Absence
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Employee Assistance Program
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Wellness Program
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Rewards and Recognition Program
Benefits are subject to change at the Company’s discretion.
EEO Statement: Flexential is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Flexential are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.