Solutions Architect (Development Environments & Infrastructure)

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill-set. ‍

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We pride ourselves on being a supportive, cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, individual training programs, and mentoring.

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The role focuses on managing and optimizing web production environments, designing infrastructure for the software development lifecycle, and ensuring platform security, scalability, and reliability. Projects are centered around Employer Branding—such as careers websites, intranet solutions, and early careers campaigns. Key requirements include hands-on experience with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and, ideally, exposure to Applicant Tracking System (ATS) integrations. The role involves cross-functional collaboration and emphasizes innovation, automation, and technical leadership in web development infrastructure.

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Our client is a dynamic and award-winning agency that specializes in employer branding and talent strategy. With a unique blend of creative and recruitment expertise, they help companies stand out by building powerful employer brands that attract, engage, and retain top talent. Their multidisciplinary team brings together specialists in design, film, digital, and marketing, delivering standout careers websites, internal platforms, and early talent campaigns. They foster an inclusive and high-performance culture where innovation, authenticity, and collaboration thrive.

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Environment Setup & Management

• Manage Google Cloud and Kubernetes clusters
• Set up and manage development, staging, and production environments, including automated reporting workflows
• Define and document infrastructure configurations and processes to ensure consistency and maintainability
• Automate incident reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Establish standard maintenance windows for live projects and practices to mitigate external risks

Domain & SSL Management

• Oversee domain registrations, renewals, DNS configurations, and SSL certificate management
• Identify and resolve risks to domain health

Monitoring & Reliability

• Evaluate system architecture regularly and collaborate with the Product Team to improve processes
• Implement and maintain monitoring solutions to ensure uptime, reliability, and performance
• Set up alerting mechanisms and proactively respond to incidents
• Partner with fellow solution architects to ensure 24-hour coverage of services

Rollouts & Deployments

• Coordinate and execute rollouts of new features or infrastructure updates
• Work closely with Development Teams to ensure smooth, low-risk deployments
• Support system rollbacks for failed releases

Technical Support & Collaboration

• Serve as the go-to technical resource for environment-related issues
• Evaluate project constraints and suggest alternatives to reduce risks
• Support developers with troubleshooting and environment-specific guidance

Security & Best Practices

• Enforce security best practices across environments and deployments
• Keep infrastructure components up to date and compliant

API and Third-Party Integration

• Manage the integration of XML and API feeds, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable data ingestion
• Collaborate with ATS providers (e.g., Workday) to integrate job feeds using pre-built middleware
• Maintain and monitor existing integrations; troubleshoot and coordinate updates with external partners
• Provide structured, optimized data endpoints and documentation for front-end developers
• Work with backend engineers to implement API gateways, middleware, and data transformation layers
• Ensure integrations comply with security standards and data privacy regulations
• Research and onboard new third-party services to enhance products and operations

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• 4–6 years of experience as a Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or similar role
• Expertise with GCP (Google Cloud Platform)
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes and Docker)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools
• Knowledge of SSL management and DNS configuration
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog)
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Experience using Jira, Trello, or similar product management tools

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• Experience with AWS
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards
• Scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python)
• Experience with AI/ML integration (e.g., chatbots, Google Vertex AI)
• Familiarity with Payload CMS, DatoCMS, Sanity, or Contentful

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• Competitive Salary.
• Benefits package include HMO, training allowance, gym or food allowance, educational assistance for dependents, and more.
• An annual salary increase, as laid out in the contract.
• Free food and drinks are provided during virtual events.
• Company trips.

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