Principal Systems Architect

7 days ago

Cary, North Carolina, United States SAS Full time
About the Job

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Systems Architect to lead our cloud-native architecture initiatives and provide technical direction for our cloud-first, cloud-native, as-a-service offerings.

This is a critical role that requires a strong technical leader with a vision for cloud-native and Kubernetes architecture. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of Kubernetes and Kubernetes security, as well as experience building production-grade cloud-native applications deployed into a major cloud vendor.

Key Responsibilities
  • Create proof of concepts (POCs) and hands-on demos that leverage Kubernetes to showcase new ideas, validate architectural approaches, and guide implementation decisions.
  • Propose, update, and review architectural designs and directly assist teams with their implementation.
  • Collaborate with our engineering architectural committee and coordinate all related activities.
  • Establish, document, and advocate for standards, methodologies, and best practices as the technical expert for Kubernetes.
  • Represent the technical perspective of an R&D division during planning, scoping, and sizing efforts, ensuring key dependencies are identified and risks are mitigated.
  • Collaborate with product managers, other architects, and developers to determine functional and non-functional requirements for new and existing applications.
  • Ensure all products adhere to a common architecture as necessary for them to work well together, form a cohesive product line, and meet customer expectations.
  • Evolving SAS software architectures to incorporate new technologies that better serve our business objectives and customer requirements.
  • Organize and maintain detailed documentation about technical designs with supporting justification for architectural and design choices.
  • Perform all primary responsibilities on complex projects independently; effectively manage projects to achieve expected results.
  • Be a change agent, regularly looking for and implementing process improvements.
  • Mentor junior developers within your R&D division, expanding the skills and talents of others.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, preferably in Computer Science or related field.
  • 12+ years of programming experience.
  • Deep understanding of Kubernetes and Kubernetes security including relevant certifications, including CKA and CKS.
  • Demonstrated experience with Kubernetes deployment and automation.
  • Experience building production-grade cloud-native applications deployed into a major cloud vendor.
  • Experience building high-performant, elastic, scalable architectures using Kubernetes, including knowledge of ingresses, operators, CRDs, and CNIs as it relates to the implementation and lifecycle management of Kubernetes applications.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Broad understanding of SAS product line and Viya architecture.
  • Broad and in-depth understanding of system software design in areas such as enabling technologies, analytics, and solutions.
  • Ability to comprehend the details of complex system software and the implications of architectural changes.
  • Ability to write requirements for multiple, highly complex.
  • Broad understanding and embrace of Agile software development.
  • Broad understanding and embrace of DevOps and CI/CD principles.
  • Deep understanding of cloud-native principles and the impacts of cloud economics on software architecture and design.
World-Class Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans, an industry-leading 401k plan, generous time away, volunteer time off, parental leave, and unlimited paid sick days.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

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