Job Information
Qualcomm Enterprise Technology Cloud/SRE Architect - Cork, Ireland in Cork, Ireland
Company:
QT Technologies Ireland Limited
Job Area:
Information Technology Group, Information Technology Group > IT Engineering
General Summary:
About The Role
Qualcomm offers flexible work options tailored to our employee’s needs. These include a combination of work from home and working in our brand new, state of the art office in Penrose Dock, Cork.
Well-being and life balance are fundamental to Qualcomm as an employer. We recognise and understand that employees have missed spending quality time with loved ones and extended family.
As such, Cork Qualcomm policy allows our employees to blend short-term remote working with annual leave.
Job Overview:
Qualcomm is in search of a distinguished Senior Staff Enterprise Technology Architect specializing in cloud solutions architecture and site reliability engineering (SRE). This strategic role is central to designing and implementing a resilient, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure that supports Qualcomm's ambitious technological and business goals. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cloud architecture, a proven track record in building and maintaining highly reliable systems, and the vision to innovate and optimize our cloud infrastructure and operations.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Architect and lead the development of Qualcomm’s cloud infrastructure strategy, ensuring it supports and accelerates business objectives while maximizing efficiency and reliability.
Design, implement, and optimize cloud solutions across multiple platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to achieve best-in-class performance, scalability, and security.
Champion the adoption of site reliability engineering practices within the organization, establishing a balance between feature velocity and reliability of our services.
Work closely with application development, network, security, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of cloud services.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity plan for cloud-based systems, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
Lead the evaluation and adoption of cutting-edge cloud technologies and methodologies, including serverless computing, container orchestration, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, efficiency, and innovation within the technology architecture team and across IT functions.
Provide expert guidance and mentoring to team members and stakeholders on cloud solutions architecture and site reliability engineering best practices.
Conduct regular system audits, performance monitoring, and capacity planning exercises to ensure our cloud infrastructure meets current and future demands.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 10 years of experience in technology architecture with a significant focus on cloud computing and site reliability engineering.
Profound expertise in designing, deploying, and managing applications and infrastructure on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Solid understanding of SRE principles, including automation, CI/CD, monitoring, alerting, and incident management.
Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and container orchestration systems (e.g., Kubernetes).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead complex technology projects from conception to completion.
Exceptional communication and leadership skills, capable of driving innovation and change within the organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.
Relevant professional certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Google Cloud Professional Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator).
ArchiMate 3 Practitioner Certification.
Experience with implementing and managing large-scale, global cloud infrastructures in a highly regulated industry.
Demonstrated ability to innovate and stay abreast of the latest cloud technologies and SRE methodologies.
Proven track record of improving system reliability and performance through the implementation of SRE practices.
Education Requirements:
A Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is required.
A Master’s degree in the aforementioned fields is strongly preferred.
Where you will be working
Cork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people being employed by over 170 overseas companies.
There's a growing diversity in the region with people from many nationalities relocating to Cork, relishing the opportunity to work and live in a location that offers an excellent quality of life.
A gateway to Europe, Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic air routes.
Equal Opportunities
We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.
What's on Offer
Apart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:
Salary, stock and performance related bonus
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Employee stock purchase scheme
Matching pension scheme
Education Assistance
Relocation and immigration support (if needed)
Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance
Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well-being
Bicycle purchase scheme
Employee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more
Minimum Qualifications:
• 7+ years of IT-related work experience with a Bachelor's degree.
OR
9+ years of IT-related work experience without a Bachelor’s degree.
Physical Requirements:
• Frequently transports and installs equipment up to 20 lbs.
*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.
Applicants : If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call Qualcomm’s toll-free number found here (https://qualcomm.service-now.com/hrpublic?id=hr_public_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0039028) for assistance. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.
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EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification