Azure Cloud Engineer Iv 🔥
Work Location: Work may be performed 100% remotely. Key Duties and Responsibilities:•Technical point of escalation to the Cloud Support and Engineering teams; resolving customer issues, working in collaboration with partners across the business, as required•Lead cross-functional business continuity/transformational projects and customer engagements (both technical and non-technical), delivering key objectives for the Organization•Advise leadership in setting and executing technological strategy to ensure Rackspace remain head of industry•Proactively assess, propose, and implement enhancements to system architecture, problem management, fleet management, process improvement, reporting, product integration and customer infrastructure•Lead Workload/Workforce Management and Optimization related tasks•Review technical training for all Rackers supporting Rackspace Supported Cloud Products•Coach, mentor and assists Rackers across the business•Provide technical expertise underpinning communications targeting a range of stakeholders - from individual contributors to leaders across the business•Collaborate with Account Managers and Business Development Consultants to build strong customer relationships•Collaborate and share knowledge with other Engineers on the support floor•Other Incidental tasks related to the job, as necessary.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: •Advanced knowledge of the Azure Cloud Platform •Advanced skills in at least one of the following languages: Node.js [1], Python, PHP, Ruby, and Java•Advanced skills with git and git workflows•Advanced skills in leveraging CI and CD tools to automate testing and deployment•Advanced knowledge of Linux or Windows OS, including but not limited to: Server Failover Clustering, Active Directory, IIS•Broad knowledge of the following with deep knowledge of some: PHP, Python, Ruby, Javascript, Memcached, LAMP, nginx, node.js [2], nosql, Varnish•Strong web programming and scripting ability•Strong knowledge of designing, building, implementing, analyzing, and troubleshooting distributed, highly available systems•Strong automation skills with at least one configuration management system such as Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Salt, or other such tools•Strong knowledge of software development methodologies including code profiling, regression testing, and continuous integration•Strong knowledge of Project Management methodologies•Strong understanding of services and protocols, configuration, management, and troubleshooting of hosting environments, including web servers, databases, caching, and database services•Strong knowledge in the application of current and emerging network, software, and hardware technology and protocols
Required Experience:•Minimum 8 years of technical engineering and administration experience •3 years of current commercial experience as a Cloud Engineer working with a high-traffic site•Experience with cloud platforms, open-source databases and caching layers
Required Certification/Education: •Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related technical field•At the Manager's discretion, 4 years of additional related experience may substitute for the degree requirement; if substitution allowed, regional equivalent to High School Diploma is required.•Must be Microsoft Azure Certified Background Investigation:•Must be a US Citizen•Ability to obtain and maintain CJIS clearance from the State of Texas
Pay and Benefits: The following information is required by the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act and applies only to individuals working in the state of Colorado. The anticipated starting pay range of Colorado applicants for this role is $104,200- $135,200. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. Information on benefits offered is here: https://rackspace.jobs/benefits/ [3]
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About Rackspace TechnologyWe are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future. More on Rackspace TechnologyThough we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.