Sr Cloud Architect

Are you looking for more?

At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

What we need:

The Sr Cloud Architect is a subject matter expert that is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing advanced cloud architecture solutions that support business goals and scalability. This role designs, implements, and maintains scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure solutions on a global scale.

What you’ll do:

• Designs and implements robust, scalable, and secure cloud architecture solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates) integrated with GitHub workflows.
• Partners with stakeholders to align cloud strategies with business objectives and technology roadmaps.
• Provide architect oversite, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.
• Review and approve architectural designs and implementations for application solutions focusing on operational efficiency, security and compliance.
• Leads cloud infrastructure planning, including system design, integration, and migration efforts.
• Evaluates and selects cloud services and platforms to meet organizational needs.
• Oversees the implementation of best practices for cloud security, performance, and cost optimization.
• Develops and enforces architectural standards, guidelines, and governance policies.
• Collaborates with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications.
• Monitors cloud systems for performance, reliability, and scalability, recommending improvements as needed.
• Research emerging cloud technologies and trends, advising on their potential impact and application.
• Provides mentorship and technical guidance to team members and stakeholders.
• Proactively assess new technologies and capacity planning to meet escalating business demands by project and environment.
• Continuous improvement and implementation of GitHub environments.
• Manages large cross-functional projects or processes.
• Aligns new solutions to the current architectural principles regarding standards and integration in the organization.
• Leverages creativity and comprehensive process, technical, or operational understanding to resolve a wide range of issues.
• Contributes to departmental strategy and goal development.
• Creatively and strategically supports key business objectives.
• Participates in and may manage large, cross-functional projects or initiatives with strategic importance.
• Performs high-level critical thinking, detailed information gathering, and application of business knowledge.
• Generates fresh perspectives, breakthrough ideas, and new approaches that create value in the market.
• Proactively investigates and/or lead investigations of alternative approaches, technologies, or partnerships.
• Performs other duties as needed.

What we need:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 8-10 years relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, networking, security, monitoring).
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using GitHub and tools like Terraform or Bicep.
• Solid understanding of cloud networking (VNETs, VPNs, ExpressRoute, firewalls, DNS, load balancers).
• Working knowledge of DevOps principles and agile methodologies.
• Preferred experience with AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Preferred certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.
• Preferred familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

What else?

• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.
• Recognized cross-functionally as an expert within one or two subject matter areas.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player, and able to handle multiple projects at once.
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.
• Temporary indirect reporting relationships may exist while working as Project lead. May be required to act in senior role, providing task related advice and direction to junior team members.

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.