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Senior Expert, Cloud Architecture

AT CCC Intelligent Solutions
CCC Intelligent Solutions

Senior Expert, Cloud Architecture

Chicago, IL

Salary range is:
$210,909.00 - $285,000.00
This position is equity and bonus and/or commission eligible.

CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC) is a leading cloud platform for the multi-trillion-dollar insurance economy, creating intelligent experiences for insurers, repairers, automakers, part suppliers, and more. At CCC, we're making life just work by empowering more than 35,000 businesses with industry-leading technology to get drivers back on the road and to health quickly and seamlessly. We're pushing boundaries with innovative AI solutions that simplify and enhance the claims and repair journey. Through purposeful innovation and the strength of its connections, CCC technologies empower the people and industry relied upon to keep lives moving forward when it matters most. Learn more about CCC at www.cccis.com.

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The Role

CCC Intelligent Solutions is seeking a visionary and strategic leader of Cloud Architecture to drive the strategic alignment and optimization of CCC's cloud infrastructure and operations. This senior leader will play a pivotal role in solidifying CCC's transition from a product-based company to a unified platform organization.

As CCC continues its transformation, this role will play a crucial part in unifying and optimizing cloud architecture, collaborating with development teams, and driving cloud design that enhances efficiency and scalability. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of cloud-native solutions, broad technical expertise, an enterprise-wide perspective, and the ability to influence at all levels.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide enterprise cloud design and architecture leadership, guiding development, operations, and IT Operations of cloud standards, best practices, optimization, and operations to help oversee the company's cloud computing strategy. ensuring that it aligns with its business goals and is scalable, secure, and cost-effective
  • Work closely with development, delivery, IT Operations, and security to implement architectural enhancements, process optimizations, and technology enhancements to better utilize and adopt cloud native infrastructure.
  • Identify the top cloud architecture solutions to satisfy the company's strategic needs by working on cloud migration, implementation, and optimization operations.
  • Plan, design, deploy, and manage various cloud-related solutions.
  • Respond to technical concerns in a timely and competent manner.
  • Evaluate and guide technology decisions across multiple tech stacks, including .NET, Java, Azure, AWS, GCP, databases, and emerging platforms.
  • Act as a key strategic partner to executive leadership, translating complex business requirements into cloud infrastructure and operations strategies that promote scalability, interoperability, efficiencies, and security.
  • Ensure architectural consistency and risk management across platforms, applications, data, and infrastructure.
  • Support CCC's IT transformation efforts, ensuring long-term stability, efficiency, operability, and security.
  • Operate within a matrixed organization, influencing teams without direct reports while ensuring a unified cloud architectural strategy.
  • Develop best practices for cross-functional collaboration, fostering alignment between IT, delivery, and engineering teams.

Requirements:

  • 15+ years of experience in cloud architecture, software development, or IT leadership roles.
  • Expertise in cloud computing technology and current trends in computing.
  • Proven track record in developing and applying cloud solutions, with deep experience across Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and other major cloud computing services.
  • Strong multi-tech stack expertise (.NET, Java, databases, GCP, etc.), understanding design dependencies, operations and optimization.
  • Ability to think strategically while implementing practical solutions to enhance CCC's platform ecosystem.
  • Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to influence at the C-suite level and align teams across functions.
  • Experience working in large-scale SaaS companies providing services in high-scale and highly transactional systems.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and strategic mindset.

About CCC's Commitment to Employees:

CCC Intelligent Solutions understands that our employees play an integral role in our vision to shape a world where life just works. Our team is defined by our values of Integrity, Customer-Focus, Innovation, Inclusion & Diversity, Tenacity, and Connection. Through diverse perspectives, purposeful innovation, and the strength of connections, our technologies empower the people and industry relied upon to keep lives moving forward when it matters most.

At CCC, together everyone can thrive as we innovate and collaborate, creating employee experiences that just work. We are committed to providing opportunities for our people to make real-life impacts, advance in their careers, and contribute to CCC's success.

CCC offers competitive compensation and benefits to support you and your families, including:

  • 401K Match
  • Paid time off
  • Annual Incentive Plan Performance Bonus
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Wellness Programs
  • Stock Purchase Plan options
  • Employee Resource Groups

For more information about our benefits, please check out our careers site.

Here, you belong. You are seen, valued, and respected. We celebrate you for who you are and all you bring. Every voice is heard and is important to our success. You can hear what employees have to say about our culture here

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, please contact (800) 621-8070.

Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL, USA
Job ID: CCC-0014049
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Adoption Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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