Platform Architect

About Us: We're a group of Christian tech experts on a mission to create a morally based, private, and more secure tech world. Ready to level up your career and make an impact? As a freelance Platform Architect at Shiloh, you'll be the technical expert, designing and implementing scalable private cloud infrastructure solutions that align with our values.

Your Role:

• Cloud Visionary: Research and implement scalable, secure, and reliable open-source cloud architecture solutions like OpenStack, Apache CloudStack, and Kubernetes.
• Solution Architect: Develop comprehensive solution architecture strategies that incorporate IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
• Containerization Expert: Lead the deployment of containerized applications using tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and automation frameworks such as Pulumi.
• Infrastructure Guru: Architect and optimize private cloud infrastructure leveraging virtualization technologies including KVM and linux.
• API Master: Develop RESTful APIs, microservices, and web services to support enterprise applications, ensuring high availability and performance.

Your Key Objectives:

• Cloud Strategist: Design and implement cloud architecture solutions that meet customer needs and drive business growth.
• Technical Leader: Provide technical leadership on system design, application deployment, and system management across diverse environments.
• Compliance Expert: Ensure compliance with security standards by designing cloud environments with appropriate access controls, VPNs, encryption, and monitoring solutions.
• Innovation Driver: Stay current with emerging open-source cloud technologies, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements to continually enhance platform capabilities.
• Collaboration Master: Work closely with internal teams to resolve technical issues, improve overall platform experience, and drive business growth.

What We're Looking For:

• 2+ years of experience in cloud architecture, DevOps, or a related field
• Freelance as needed hours (to start). Perfect for a professional with other clients.
• Can in good conscience adhere to our Statement of Faith:
• Must have a strong passion for all things open-source, privacy, and cloud computing
• Proven track record of designing and deploying large-scale cloud architectures using platforms like OpenStack, Apache CloudStack, Proxmox.
• Strong expertise in virtualization and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Kubevirt, Containerd).
• Extensive knowledge of cloud security standards. Experience implementing compliant solutions is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in programming languages including Python, JavaScript, Java, or similar.
• Familiarity with database systems like MySQL, NoSQL is required.
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef) and infrastructure-as-code frameworks (Pulumi) is necessary.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, system design principles, DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines) and agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex technical challenges.

Perks:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team of professionals who share your values
• Collaborative and supportive Christian work environment
• Yearly team retreat
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Flexible remote work option
• Christian culture and workplace
• You don't have to use Google, Amazon, Microsoft, etc.

Reach out:

If you're passionate about designing and implementing scalable cloud infrastructure solutions, representing Christ in all you do, we want to hear from you Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $53.30 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Remote