Lead Architect

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SUSE is a global leader in innovative, reliable and secure enterprise open source solutions, including SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE), Rancher and NeuVector. More than 60% of the Fortune 500 rely on SUSE to power their mission-critical workloads, enabling them to innovate everywhere – from the data center to the cloud, to the edge and beyond. SUSE puts the “open” back in open source, collaborating with partners and communities to give customers the agility to tackle innovation challenges today and the freedom to evolve their strategy and solutions tomorrow.  

We are open in our roots and open in our approach, striving to be the most trusted open innovator in the World. Openness extends beyond our technology. Our vibrant community thrives on diversity and connectivity without borders.

Job Description

The SUSE Professional Services team is seeking a Lead Architect, fluent in both Italian and English, to work hands-on with our global enterprise customers in Europe. Our ideal candidate will have experience working with Kubernetes (preferably Rancher), strong technical and communication skills, and a good understanding of IT infrastructure, DevOps, open source software in general. Application development experience is a plus. Most importantly, the candidate must be excited about working to transform how organizations develop and run their applications.

To succeed in this role you will need to be able to work closely with our customers to help them understand the impact SUSE can deliver for their business through its products and solutions. This role will be part of the EMEA Professional Services team, and will be compensated based on a combination of base salary and bonus. Lead Architects should expect some travel (around 20% of the time, on average) as the role will include both remote delivery to customers and onsite consulting and technical engagements.

• Working with customers to design and implement SUSE solutions, including those based on Kubernetes and Rancher.
• Hands-on software configuration which could include building automation scripts and implementing integrations to solve customer problems
• Maintaining an expert-level understanding of the SUSE portfolio of products
• Understanding of an ecosystem of complimentary technologies
• Explaining the value and impact of SUSE solutions for customers
• Building and maintaining good working relationships with customers
• Providing technical leadership, advocating for customer needs and channeling feedback throughout the lifecycle of customer engagements
• Demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working effectively in a proactive manner with both customers and colleagues, many of whom will be geographically distributed.
• Ability to adapt and learn within a dynamic and fast-paced environment

• 10-15 years of hands-on experience working with relevant IT technology as a Consultant or engineer
• Experience designing and implementing solutions for large enterprise customers
• Ability to transform functional requirements into solutions that can be implemented and operated in production
• Ability to lead the customer into driving solution adoption
• Experience presenting on technical concepts to people with differing levels of technical understanding
• Experience with containers and container orchestration: Kubernetes is a must; Rancher is a good-to-have.
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD software: scripting and automation
• Experience working in an enterprise Linux environment
• Experience with open-source software solutions
• Experience with virtualization technologies is a plus: kube-virt or Harvester
• Experience with storage technologies is a plus: Longhorn or Ceph
• Experience with security products is a plus (SIEMs, WAFs, etc)

• Ability to set and maintain goals, welcome feedback and enjoy success
• Autonomous and self-driven
• Excellent technical knowledge and aptitude for learning
• Native or very fluent in Italian
• Fluent in both written and spoken English

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What We Offer 

We empower you to be bold, driving your career to create the future you want. We celebrate and reward your achievements.  

SUSE is a dynamic environment that is evolving rapidly, thus requiring agility, strong entrepreneurship and an open mind. 

This is a compelling opportunity for the right person to join us as we continue to scale and prosper.   

If you’re a big thinker, obsessed by execution and thrive in a dynamic environment in which you can tangibly create a lasting legacy, then please apply now!  

We give you the freedom to be yourself. You will work in a global community of unique individuals – like you – with different backgrounds, talents, skills and perspectives. A truly open community where everyone is welcome, has a voice and is encouraged to reach their full potential regardless of age, gender, race, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristics.   

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