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Senior Google Cloud Architect - GCP

AT The Hartford
The Hartford

Senior Google Cloud Architect - GCP

Chicago, IL

Sr Cloud Engineer - IE07NE

We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

The Hartford's Cloud Services organization is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect who will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of cloud solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and modern cloud architectures. Your expertise in cloud technologies and best practices will be crucial in guiding the team and ensuring the successful delivery of strategic initiatives. You will work alongside enterprise architects, cloud engineers, developers, and security teams to ensure program goals and objectives align to our strategic direction.

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This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office (Columbus, OH, Chicago, IL, Hartford, CT or Charlotte, NC) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for designing and proving out technology solutions for fit into our Cloud Services portfolio of cloud products, tools, and services.
  • Execute proof of concepts in partnership with engineering and security teams to validate proposed designs and solutions for fit into Hartford's cloud environment.
  • Work closely with application architects, developers, cloud engineers, and application security engineers to identify gaps to remediate and features required in our cloud portfolio.
  • Lead the design and implementation of cloud solutions, ensuring they align with business objectives, technology standards, and industry best practices.
  • Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and trends and incorporate them into the architecture.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for cloud architectures and processes.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications; establish and define details, definitions, and requirements of applications, components and enhancements.

Qualifications and Work Experience:

  • Prior experience with large-scale cloud migration and cloud-native solutions.
  • 3+ years proven experience in leading major cloud migration projects to AWS or GCP.
  • 7+ years combined IT experience in engineering or operations
  • Experience collaborating as part of large, complex cloud projects
  • Experience working in Kanban or other agile team structure and delivery
  • A demonstrated ability to rely heavily on influence over authority to drive deliverables.
  • Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal, and ability to clearly articulate messages
  • Relevant certifications in cloud technologies

Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship. The company will not support the STEM OPT I-983 Training Plan endorsement for this position.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$136,000 - $204,000

Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

About Us | Our Culture | What It's Like to Work Here | Perks & Benefits

Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL, USA
Job ID: hartford-R2521566_Chicago
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • FSA
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

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

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

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

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

    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Learning and Development Stipend
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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

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