Solutions Architect

Metal Toad is an Advanced AWS Consulting Partner that empowers organizations to innovate through artificial intelligence, cloud migration, cost optimization, and application modernization. We help our customers with their cloud adoption by providing architecture, migration, optimization, machine learning, and even 24/7 support.

We are a professional services firm providing services in software engineering and the cloud. We do Technical consulting, Programming & Quality Assurance, DevOps, Applications, UX, Product management, and Project management. Metal Toad is a fully remote company, offering all team members the ability to work from home.

Although Metal Toad is a remote company, we are currently seeking contractors residing in Brazil for this position.

Compensation

will be made in Brazilian Reais (R$) , following the local currency of the country where the position is located . Due to legal limitations, we are unable to sponsor any type of visa . To apply for this position, please submit your resume in English as a PDF . Job Description The mission for this role is to design solutions for sales and help engineering teams construct technical solutions.

OUTCOMES Design Efficient solutions: All client solutions should be designed to meet the clients needs within their budget and without over engineering. Ensure designs are cost optimized: Designs are the right mix of build, buy, open source, modules, etc that maximizes the clients’ ROI. Aligns stakeholders: Produce deck slides, given presentations, and other activities to ensure stakeholders from the C-Suite to team developers are inspired and aligned on vision.

Activities Estimation & Allocation : Create accurate estimates for every ticket to enable proper resource allocation. Guide engineers : Ensure engineering efforts focus on the right-size/right-cost solution to prevent over-engineering and developer spiraling. Project contribution: Participate in all phases of the SDLC including, sales, estimating, coding, program management, and other activities as needed.

Thought Leadership : Guide Metal Toad engineers and the community by publishing 8+ times per year. This can include blogs, articles, or hosting lunch and learns. Accurate estimates: Create project plans and tickets with accurate timelines and budgets.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED Agree with our Corporate Values Statement . Believes in the company's mission: to help people . Believes in the principles of open source. 8+ years of experience programming. Familiar with event-oriented architecture of applications. AWS Certified or able to achieve an AWS certification within 90 days. Familiar with ETL Processes and tools.

Experience with various kinds of software documents including data flow diagrams, data dictionaries, network diagrams, and UML diagrams.

NICE TO HAVE

Experience with both backend and frontend programming languages. 2+ years as an architect designing solutions on AWS. An AWS professional or Specialty certification. Please note that Metal Toad will never ask for payment or financial information during the hiring process. If you are asked for such information, it is a scam. Report it immediately.