Principal Architect III - CI/CD, DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Architect III to drive the strategic design and implementation of our CI/CD and DevOps architecture, leveraging cloud-native technologies and container platforms to support complex, large-scale environments.

In addition to10+ years in software development, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, or system architecture roles, with demonstrated experience in building scalable and secure CI/CD pipelines, the successful applicant will have:

• Proven experience in CI/CD pipeline architecture and implementation with an emphasis on automation, security, and reliability.
• Expertise in GitOps practices and the ability to scale GitOps tooling across large organizations.
• Advanced proficiency with Kubernetes and container lifecycle management in cloud and on-premises environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and virtualized infrastructure, including networking configurations.
• Experience with storage, compute, and networking solutions in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform and Ansible, to streamline infrastructure management.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages, including Python and Go, with expertise in developing scripts and tools for automation.

Spectrum's Product and Technology team creates, develops, and operates the nation's fastest mobile service, most reliable internet service, most viewed live TV app, and the most advanced WiFi, serving nearly 100 million users and 500 million devices. We are transforming the next era of connectivity and entertainment experiences. The diversity of experience available within Spectrum's Product and Technology team is unmatched and there are opportunities to grow your career as a designer, architect, engineer, developer, operator, or data scientist. We are creative, disciplined, hard-working, complex-problem solvers that believe in collaborating to deliver the highest quality customer experience.

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

As a Principal Architect III, you willfocus on building resilient, automated pipelines and infrastructure to enable efficient deployments across diverse cloud and on-premises platforms. With a particular emphasis on scalable solutions, the successful candidate will apply expertise in GitOps, container management, and Infrastructure as Code to enable high-availability systems in critical network environments.

WHAT OUR PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTS ENJOY MOST

• Lead CI/CD Pipeline Architecture and Implementation: Architect, implement, and optimize end-to-end CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless integration across various projects from development through to production environments. Focus on scalable, robust, and secure solutions that support complex, multi-environment deployments.
• Drive GitOps Transformation and Tooling Adoption: Champion the adoption of GitOps at scale, implementing GitOps tooling to streamline and standardize deployments. Enable improved consistency, reliability, and security in releases across the organization's infrastructure.
• DevOps Expertise in High-Availability Environments: Apply deep DevOps expertise to optimize and automate workflows, ensuring that deployment processes align with best practices for high-availability, security, and scalability.
• Advanced Cloud and Virtualization Knowledge: Leverage comprehensive knowledge of cloud platforms (public and private), virtualization, and container technologies to design solutions that meet the unique requirements of diverse and distributed environments.
• Multi-Cloud Networking and Infrastructure Proficiency: Oversee and architect resilient infrastructure solutions that address storage, compute, and networking needs across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. Apply a strong understanding of networking to support secure, efficient, and scalable cloud integrations.
• Cloud-Native and Container Platform Lifecycle Management: Implement cloud-native solutions and container platform best practices to support robust, maintainable, and secure infrastructure. Manage container lifecycle, including deployment, scaling, and optimization across various environments.
• Coding, Configuration, and Scripting for Automation: Design, write, and review scripts, code, and configuration files to enhance CI/CD, automation, and integrations with various platforms. Build tools to support operational excellence across infrastructure and deployment pipelines.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Drive automation of infrastructure provisioning and management using IaC tools like Terraform and Ansible. Ensure version-controlled, reproducible, and scalable infrastructure that supports rapid deployment and disaster recovery.
• Programming and Development Expertise: Utilize advanced programming skills in multiple languages (e.g., Python, Go) to create, maintain, and enhance tools essential to CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure automation.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO SPECTRUM

Required Qualifications

• Experience:
  • Cumulative experience with system installation, configuration, operations, software development, and/or database development - 10+

• Education:
  • BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Technical Skills:
  • Expert knowledge of software development and delivery (cloud computing, containerization, high-availability, mobile apps, big data, data at rest and in motion, AI, and machine learning)
  • Advanced knowledge of software development and delivery (cloud computing, containerization, high-availability, mobile apps, big data and machine learning)

• Skills:
  • Proven analytical skills to solve complex technology and business problems
  • Proven ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences
  • Effective written, verbal and presentation skills to all levels in the organization, including executive leadership, and external forums. May need to use influential ability to lead teams to desired business outcomes
  • Effective organizational and leadership skills
  • Effective business sense and sense of urgency to achieve business results Inquisitive nature. Eager to explore new concepts and approaches

• Abilities:
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
  • Ability to manage and foster change
  • Ability to listen and marry multiple points of view from a technical perspective to a business perspective and synthesize against goals for recommendations
  • Ability to plan, prioritize and organize effectively and independently multiple projects and tasks
  • Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
  • Ability to show good judgment, initiative and to accomplish job duties
  • Ability to maintain good working relationships in order to influence roadmaps with business owners and stakeholders

• Travel Ability:
  • Office Environment

• Schedule:
  • Full time
  • This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Policy. Eligible employees can work from home one day per week.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with monitoring, logging, and security tools for Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines.

  • Strong understanding of security best practices in DevOps, including container security, secrets management, and vulnerability assessment.

SPECTRUM CONNECTS YOU TO MORE

• Innovative Tools & Tech: Work with high-performing software and applications on the forefront of the digital telecommunications industry.
• Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology will power your career as you move up or around the company.
• Supportive Teams: Who you are matters here. And, we aim to foster an inclusive workplace where every person is empowered to bring their best ideas.
• Total Rewards: See all the ways we invest in you-at work and in life
  

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