Technical Solutions Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Spain.

📋 Description

• Oversee client implementations across various environments including cloud, hybrid, and on-premises, from initial requirements to successful deployment of the Seqera Platform.

• Implement infrastructure and computing resources, covering networking, DNS, TLS, private CAs, IAM, secrets management, container runtimes, and pipeline storage.

• Deliver solutions while adhering to client access, security, and compliance requirements, providing guidance to client IT teams.

• Develop repeatable and secure deployment tools that include pre-flight checks, clear failure notifications, testing, and comprehensive documentation.

• Collaborate with Sales and Scientific Development teams to design solutions and execute proof-of-concept deployments.

• Serve as a senior escalation point to resolve recurring client issues by coordinating with internal teams for lasting solutions.

• Offer technical guidance during client discussions, articulating recommendations to scientists, bioinformaticians, IT professionals, and DevOps teams.

• Evaluate and enhance AI-generated Terraform scripts, runbooks, and diagrams prior to release, and provide ongoing support thereafter.

⛳️ Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of at least one cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Proficiency in multi-cloud environments is a plus.

• Familiarity with HPC schedulers like SLURM or Grid Engine is desirable.

• Understanding of networking concepts, including TLS and management of public/private certificates.

• Expertise in IAM and access control mechanisms.

• Capability to operate within the confines of client security and compliance requirements.

• Proficiency in Terraform is essential.

• Experience with CloudFormation, Pulumi, or Ansible is advantageous.

• Skilled in Docker and Kubernetes.

• Experience with Helm is considered a strong asset.

• Proven track record in developing and deploying tools for end-users.

• Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting.

• Familiarity with testing, security scanning, and documentation standards.

• Understanding of workflow engines operating on remote compute, storage, and container runtimes.

• Ability to lead technical onboarding and pre-sales activities, gather requirements, navigate uncertainties, and engage effectively with scientists and DevOps engineers.

• Self-motivated in research and knowledge sharing.

• Background in life sciences, bioinformatics, or scientific computing is a plus.

• Experience in technical pre-sales is an added advantage.

• Knowledge of Nextflow is a nice-to-have.

• Experience in a startup environment is beneficial.

• Applicants must provide a link to a public code repository and a brief narrative discussing their skills, growth, and use of AI while maintaining critical judgment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours.

• An international work environment with over 25 different nationalities.

• Ongoing skills development opportunities.

• Team retreats and bonding activities.

• A culture that values opinions and promotes impactful decision-making.

• 23 vacation days per year.

• An additional 3 vacation days provided by Seqera in December.

• National/public holidays based on location.

• Equity options.

• Private health insurance coverage.

• Private life insurance coverage.

• Meal tickets provided through Cobee.

• Home office bonus valued at over 1,000 USD.

• Subscription to the Oliva Mental Health App.

• Annual learning and development budget of 1,000 USD.