The PositionIT Storage Infrastructure products deliver services for file, high performance file, object and block technologies including lifecycle management and tiering to ingest, store, use, share, archive and delete data. The product provides consultancy and tailored infrastructure designs for IaaS deployments, manages demand, delivery, operations, enhancements and life cycle of the hardware infrastructure.We provide worldwide services for +300 PB storage infrastructure.We are looking for a highly motivated individual for the position of Solution Architect to join the Storage Infrastructure team. Someone who influences their own development pursues interests across functions and geographies and understands that a job title is not the final definition of who you are, but a starting point. You are a highly motivated self-starter and curiosity is what drives you. You are a team player with critical thinking and a good communicator to various stakeholders that gets to the point quickly. You have a passion for quality, innovation and world-class software products. You perfectly combine assertiveness and empathy for best guiding our teams and customers.Your responsibilities include:Designing infrastructure technology solutions according to enterprise standards and aligned with business prioritiesArchitecture review of currently existing infrastructure technology solutions to ensure continuous improvement and technical debt managementResearch, evaluation, proof of concepts and adoption of new infrastructure technologiesDesigning non-functional requirements and implementation review to identify gaps between design and codeDeveloping and communicating architectural strategy and roadmapsSeeking opportunities to create additional value and improve business processesTechnical leadership & partner with Product Managers to establish high-level solution intent to showcase product value for stakeholdersWe need a passionate person who has:Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience7-10 years of relevant experience (software development, integration, architecture design)Hands-on experience in the following areas/technologies:Deep understanding of Storage arrays and Storage solutions architecturesExtensive experience designing and implementing Object Storage Solutions with NetApp and in the Cloud (AWS, preferred, Azure and GCP are a plus), including tiering, archiving and cost understanding.Experience with data lifecycle including data architectures, data storage, system integrations, system maintenance, system migrations, data transfers, and data archival.Ability to perform storage data analytics, reporting, and visualization.Experience delivering highly available and scalable solutions, understanding of different HA and DR techniques.Experience in implementing Storage logging and monitoring solutionsExperience in provisioning solutions using Infrastructure as Code techniques such as Cloud Formation, ARM, Ansible or TerraformConfiguration management and automation using leading CM tools in the industry. Hands-on experience in deployment automation using Shell/Python Scripting with concentration on DevOps and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab/GitHub. Source Code Management experienceExperience in agile ways of working (e.g. SAFe)Experience operating in regulated environmentsStrong collaboration and influencing skills with a proven ability to lead and inspireAnalytical, logical problem-resolution skillsExperience in working in a multicultural and international environmentAdvanced English reading, writing, listening and speaking skillsWho we areAt Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
