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World Wide Technology Solutions Development Architect in Costa Rica
This position is only accepting applicants already located in Costa Rica
Why WWT?
At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.
Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.
With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.
Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!
What you will be doing:
The Solution Development Architect is a technical leader entrusted with the strategic planning, architectural design, and overall technical leadership of service development and delivery within Managed Services in our organization. This pivotal role requires in-depth expertise in cloud technologies (Azure and AWS), and infrastructure design, with an ability to steer the organization's strategic vision for service development and architecture.
As a Solution Development Architect, you will be responsible for designing and delivering innovative cloud solutions that meet the needs of our customers and align with our strategic vision. You will work closely with other teams across the organization, including GTM, to develop and launch new managed service offerings. You will also provide expert consulting and architecture guidance to our external and internal customers to better understand their needs when developing and enhancing our Managed Service capabilities.
Responsibilities:
Define the architecture and design principles for Managed Cloud Services.
Lead the design and development of complex, high-impact cloud solutions.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions.
Collaborate with external customers and partners to discover opportunities for improvements to our Managed Service offerings and capabilities.
Provide leadership and coaching to the Solutions Development team, empowering them to embrace architectural best practices while enhancing their soft and technical skills.
Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to keep the organization at the forefront of cloud service innovation.
Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards in all architectural decisions.
Participate in technical reviews, training and architecture assessments as required.
Requirements:
10+ years of combined IT Infrastructure, Azure, or AWS experience (extra points for both), working with enterprise-level clients either in solution architecture, or delivery lead roles.
5+ years of experience successfully delivering complex projects, including project architecture, design, implementation, and support for highly distributed applications.
Great communication skills. (Yes, everyone writes that - but we really mean it.)
Experience with many aspects of cloud computing (e.g., infrastructure, storage, platforms, data, etc.), as well as with the cloud market and competitive landscape.
Experience facilitating discussions with senior/C-level leadership regarding technical and architectural trade-offs, best practices, and risk mitigation.
Ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges.
Experience in developing production-level systems using Python.
Infrastructure automation experience (Terraform, PowerShell, Ansible, GitHub).
Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to understand and address customer needs.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Self-interest in maintaining updated knowledge with technology (industry) best practices.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Positive attitude with creative thinking.
Nice to have - Managed Service operations/ITIL experience.
The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
Health and Wellbeing: Combined Health Insurance (Dental and Vision), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Bereavement
Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount Program and more!
World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!
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