Cloud Architect

MagicSchool AI • Full-time • United States • $190,000 - $220,000 / year • 1m ago

Fast Facts

MagicSchool is seeking a Cloud Architect to design and implement scalable cloud solutions using AWS and Google Cloud, contributing to a premier generative AI platform for educators. This role offers the opportunity to drive innovative cloud strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include developing cloud strategies, designing secure cloud architectures, implementing governance and compliance standards, leading cross-team collaboration, and optimizing cloud resource usage to reduce costs.

Skills: Required skills include deep expertise in AWS and Google Cloud, strong understanding of cloud security, proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools, excellent communication skills, and a problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications: Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, a proven track record of deploying enterprise-grade cloud solutions, and familiarity with container orchestration tools and serverless models. Certifications in relevant areas are a plus.

Location: This position is located in the USA and is expected to be onsite or within commuting distance.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $150,000 - $200,000.

WHO WE ARE: MagicSchool is the premier generative AI platform for teachers. We're just over a year and a half old, and more than 4M teachers from all over the world have joined our platform. Join a top team at a fast growing company that is working towards real social impact. Make an account and try us out at our website and connect with our passionate community on our Wall of Love.

Enterprise Cloud Architect

Role Description: As an Enterprise Cloud Architect, you will design and implement scalable, secure, and innovative cloud solutions, enabling your organization to harness the full potential of AWS and Google Cloud. You will be a strategic partner to technical and business stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration of cloud services with enterprise needs while driving cost efficiency and performance.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Cloud Strategy Development: Design and execute cloud architecture strategies that align with business goals and leverage AWS and Google Cloud services.
Solution Design: Create robust, scalable, and secure cloud architectures, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery capabilities.
Governance and Security: Define and implement governance, security, and compliance standards across the cloud environment.
Collaboration and Leadership: Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, DevOps, product) to implement cloud-native solutions and drive enterprise digital transformation.
Cost Optimization: Monitor cloud usage, optimize resource allocation, and recommend strategies to reduce operational costs.

Qualifications/Competencies/Skills:

To be successful in this role, you bring:

Deep expertise in AWS and Google Cloud platforms, including compute, storage, networking, and identity management services.
Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, including IAM, encryption, and compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR).
Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to articulate complex cloud solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
Problem-solving mindset with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.

Experience:

Required:

Proven track record of designing and deploying enterprise-grade cloud solutions on AWS and Google Cloud.
5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with a focus on multi-cloud environments.
Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes and serverless computing models.
Hands-on experience in automating cloud infrastructure and managing enterprise workloads.

Nice to Have:

Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional) or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
Experience with hybrid cloud architectures and integrating legacy systems.
Familiarity with big data services like Google BigQuery or AWS Redshift.
Knowledge of FinOps principles for cloud cost management.

Our Benefits: We are proud to offer generous benefits, such as unlimited PTO, 100% employer covered health insurance, a wellness stipend, a 401(k) match, and vision/dental insurance.

Our Values:

Educators are Magic: Educators are the most important ingredient in the educational process - they are the magic, not the AI. Trust them, empower them, and put them at the center of leading change in service of students and families.
Joy and Magic: Bring joy and magic into every learning experience - push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI.
Community: Foster community that supports one another during a time of rapid technological change. Listen to them and serve their needs.
Innovation: The education system is outdated and in need of innovation and change - AI is an opportunity to bring equity, access, and serve the individual needs of students better than we ever have before.
Responsibility: Put responsibility and safety at the forefront of the technological change that AI is bringing to education.
Diversity: Diversity of thought, perspectives, and backgrounds helps us serve the wide audience of educators and students around the world.
Excellence: Educators and students deserve the best - and we strive for the highest quality in everything we do.

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