Cloud Architect

Position Type : Full time

Type Of Hire :

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Education Desired :

Bachelor of Computer Engineering

Job Description

The world of finance moves fast. At FIS, we're faster. Our teams are empowered to learn, grow, and make an impact-in their careers and communities. We deliver innovation that advances the way the world pays, banks and invests. If you want to grow personally and professionally, we'd like to know : Are you FIS?

NOTE :

1 : This position is hybrid (3 days onsite) in our FIS Office locations in Jacksonville (Florida, New York City (New York), Milwaukee (Wisconsin), & Atlanta (Georgia).

2 : Current and future sponsorship are not available for this position.

About the role :

FIS is seeking a seasoned IT Architect Specialist with deep expertise in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure), infrastructure automation, and modern software development practices. This role will collaborate with global cloud teams to architect and standardize cloud deployment templates across the full development lifecycle-from sandbox to production. You will build automation tooling, streamline hosting processes, and contribute to a culture of innovation and technical excellence.

About the team :

We work closely with global cloud teams to architect and standardize deployment templates across the entire development lifecycle-from sandbox environments to production. Our mission is to build automation tooling, streamline hosting processes, and foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence in cloud technologies and infrastructure automation.

What you will be doing :

Architect and implement scalable cloud solutions using AWS and Azure.

Develop workflows for orchestrating infrastructure deployment using APIs.

Design and optimize CI / CD pipelines using Harness, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions.

Build and maintain Terraform modules for cloud provisioning and configuration.

Analyze, design, code, debug, and enhance cloud-native applications and deployment frameworks.

Collaborate with product managers and developers to define system requirements and technical specifications.

Participate in design reviews and software architecture discussions.

Document installation, maintenance, and operational procedures.

Mentor team members and contribute to internal training and knowledge sharing.

Present technical solutions to internal and external stakeholders.

What you will need :

7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, software engineering, or cloud architecture.

Strong hands-on experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms.

Proficient in developing and testing libraries using programming languages (Python, Go, etc.).

Solid understanding of networking, storage, security, and system interdependencies.

Experience with CI / CD tools and practices : Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bitbucket.

Experience with containerizing workloads and using Kubernetes (Helm, ArgoCD).

Familiarity with Artifactory for artifact management.

Experience with Terraform (TF) and a strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.

Knowledge of software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps).

Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field-or equivalent experience.

Added bonus if you have :

Experience with infrastructure automation tools (Terraform Enterprise, Harness).

Knowledge of financial services industry and regulatory environments.

Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence architectural decisions.

Positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and a passion for learning new technologies.

What we offer you :

At FIS, we hire the best. In return, you receive exceptional benefits including :

Opportunities to innovate in fintech

Tools for personal and professional growth

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Resources to invest in your community

Competitive salary and benefits

NOTE :

1 : This position is hybrid (3 days onsite) in our FIS Office locations in Jacksonville (Florida, New York City (New York), Milwaukee (Wisconsin), & Atlanta (Georgia).

2 : Current and future sponsorship are not available for this position.

FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $140,890.00 - $236,690.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer : In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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