Cloud Architect (AWS) – United States – Remote

The American Chemical Society (ACS) is the world’s largest scientific membership association, dedicated to advancing the broader chemistry enterprise for the benefit of Earth and its people. Within ACS, the Publications Division plays a vital role in advancing knowledge in the chemical sciences, publishing over 80 peer-reviewed journals and supporting the global chemistry community with a range of scientific products and services.

As part of ACS’s continued innovation, the Global Technology Services (GTS) division provides the technical infrastructure necessary for the ACS’s publishing activities. Within GTS, the Foundational & Technology Operations vertical is responsible for developing and maintaining the cloud-based infrastructure supporting ACS’s publications, conferences, and related services.

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to join our team. This role is crucial to designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions for ACS Publications, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable services across the organization’s cloud infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with software engineers, AI teams, and DevOps professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure Management: Lead the design, implementation, and management of cloud solutions primarily using Amazon Web Services (AWS), with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience considered a plus. Oversee the provisioning of cloud services and infrastructure automation.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Work closely with software engineers, DevOps teams, and AI teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions. Mentor junior team members in cloud technologies, best practices, and efficient system architectures.
• Infrastructure Automation: Design, develop, and manage scalable, secure cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform. Implement and maintain automated processes across Dev, Test, and Production environments.
• Continuous Integration & Delivery (CI/CD): Develop and manage robust CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, and containerization strategies to ensure efficient, reliable deployments.
• DevSecOps & Security: Apply DevSecOps principles by managing security practices such as secret management and privilege management, ensuring compliance with ACS’s security standards.
• Kubernetes & Serverless: Manage Kubernetes clusters in cloud environments, optimizing for performance, reliability, and scalability. Work with serverless frameworks to enhance application efficiency.
• Legacy Systems Integration: Integrate and manage legacy workflows, ensuring compatibility with existing tools like Airflow, Jenkins, Bitbucket, and Bamboo pipelines.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the technical owner for cloud-based systems, presenting architecture and solutions to internal stakeholders and ensuring alignment with business needs.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 8+ years in cloud architecture and DevOps engineering, with significant hands-on experience in AWS. GCP experience is highly preferred.
• Cloud & DevOps Tools: Expertise in cloud automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation), CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins), container orchestration (Kubernetes), and serverless architectures.
• Security: Strong knowledge of DevSecOps practices, including secret and privilege management.
• Collaboration: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in an Agile environment and mentoring junior team members.
• Education: A degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent professional experience will be considered.

Location & Compensation:

• This position is based in Washington, D.C. However, remote work may be considered for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary: $140,000 – $189,000 per year, depending on experience.

Benefits:

ACS offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts or health care savings accounts
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage
• Retirement benefits
• 4 weeks of work-from-anywhere flexibility
• Additional benefits based on experience and location

Join the American Chemical Society and play a critical role in advancing scientific knowledge through innovative cloud architecture and solutions. Apply today to be part of a leading organization in the global scientific community.

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