Solutions Designer, Cloud/Containers - job 4 of 21

As a Solutions Designer at our company, you will be responsible for delivering and architecting highly available and scalable infrastructure solutions, focusing on both on-prem container platforms and public clouds. Key tasks will include driving the design and implementation of containerized applications, collaborating with stakeholders, and using automation to enhance developer productivity.

To qualify for the Solutions Designer role at our company, you should have hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and major public cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure. A deep understanding of infrastructure as code and automation practices is essential, along with strong communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Our company takes a comprehensive approach to cloud solutions under the Solutions Designer role by focusing on delivering secure, scalable infrastructure through well-architected applications. You will design and implement cloud-based solutions, contribute to reference architectures, and develop standard automation templates to ensure efficient deployments.

A successful Solutions Designer in cloud technologies should possess strong skills in container orchestration, particularly with Kubernetes, as well as experience in driving architectural solutions across public cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure. Additionally, skills in automation, infrastructure as code, and technical requirements gathering are key.

The work environment for a Solutions Designer at our Highlands Ranch location is a hybrid model allowing for both remote and in-office collaboration. You'll engage with a dynamic team and work closely with various stakeholders, ensuring a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere focused on innovation and excellence in cloud solutions.

When answering this question, highlight your specific experiences, including any projects where you set up Kubernetes clusters, managed container lifecycles, or implemented scaling solutions. Emphasize your familiarity with Kubernetes architecture and how you've utilized it to solve real-world challenges.

In your response, discuss your methodology in assessing requirements, selecting the right cloud provider, and designing the architecture. Review the importance of scalability, security, and cost-efficiency, and share examples of solutions you’ve implemented in the past.

Be ready to discuss any specific tools you've used, such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Ansible. Explain why you prefer these tools based on your experiences and how they align with best practices for automation and deployment.

Prepare to share a specific experience where you identified inefficiencies and implemented automation solutions. Discuss the tools you used and the measurable outcomes that resulted from your interventions.

Discuss your strategies for staying informed about new developments, such as attending industry conferences, following relevant blogs, or participating in online courses. Highlight how this ongoing education has contributed to your work as a Solutions Designer.

Share a specific project example that required collaboration with different teams. Emphasize how you effectively communicated across departments, managed expectations, and drove the project to success despite challenges.

Explain your approach to documentation and how you ensure it meets the needs of various stakeholders, including developers and project managers. Discuss how thorough documentation benefits project implementation and knowledge transfer.

Outline the metrics and KPIs you track to evaluate the effectiveness of a cloud solution. Discuss your process for reviewing performance, identifying areas for improvement, and making data-driven decisions for future projects.

Discuss your understanding of security best practices, such as least privilege access, network security groups, and regular audits. Share examples of how you've incorporated security into your design processes in previous projects.

Share your method for balancing conflicting priorities by assessing the impact of each request, facilitating discussions with stakeholders to find common ground, and communicating clearly about project timelines and deliverables.