SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and has 20,000+ employees in over 90 offices in 35 countries. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&C's products and services.

Job Description

SS&C Technologies Inc. provides innovative and secure cloud solutions tailored to our clients and internal teams. We are building a private cloud to offer a robust alternative to public cloud services like AWS and Azure, ensuring enhanced control, security, and performance.

As a Cloud Platform Architect for our private cloud implementation, you will work with a team of experienced engineers to enhance the current offering and assist in the design, development, and deployment of a customer-facing solution. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud architecture, orchestration, and the integration of front-end and back-end technologies.

Responsibilities

• Architectural Leadership: Guide the architectural design and implementation of a cloud platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Technical Strategy: Work with others to develop and maintain the technical strategy and roadmap for the cloud, aligning with business goals and user needs.
• Integration: Oversee the integration of the internal UI/orchestration layer, utilizing Angular for the front-end and Spring Java for the back-end.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of the private cloud.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize the performance, scalability, and reliability of the private cloud platform.
• Security: Implement robust security measures to protect data and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, including design specifications, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in cloud architecture, with a focus on private cloud solutions.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in cloud technologies and platforms (e.g., OpenStack, VMware, Kubernetes).
  • Strong experience with Angular and Spring Java.
  • Knowledge of networking, storage, and virtualization technologies.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD, automation).
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Leadership and project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hybrid cloud environments.
• Certifications in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Architect).

Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. SS&C offers excellent benefits including health, dental, 401k plan, tuition and professional development reimbursement plan. SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.