Cloud Solutions Architect

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

As the leading company in the HVACR industry, Copeland delivers cutting-edge and eco-friendly solutions for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Copeland has a rich history of innovation and excellence since 1921 and continues to improve the performance and efficiency of HVACR systems.

We are seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect with passion and experience to join our Infrastructure and Cloud Hosting team. In this role, you will design and architect solutions on Azure that meet the business and technical needs of our clients. You will also collaborate with the development and operations teams to ensure the smooth delivery and deployment of the solutions. You will work closely with our transformation partners. Additionally, you will contribute to our Cloud Center of Excellence, where you will share your insights and best practices with other cloud experts and enthusiasts.

Responsibilities

- Design and architect cloud-native, scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions on Azure using best practices and industry standards.

- Collaborate with the business analysts, developers, testers, and project managers to understand the client’s needs and translate them into technical specifications.

- Provide guidance and support to the development and operations teams on Azure services, tools, and frameworks.

- Implement DevOps practices and tools to automate and streamline the development, testing, and deployment processes.

- Work with containers, microservices, serverless, and other modern architectures on Azure

- Adopt agile and scrum methodologies to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.

- Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in cloud computing and Azure.

- Contribute to the Cloud Center of Excellence by sharing your insights, learnings, and best practices with other cloud professionals.

Basic Requirements

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

- At least 5 years of experience in designing and architecting solutions on Azure.

- Strong knowledge of Azure services, such as App Service, Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, Cosmos DB, SQL Database, Storage, Key Vault, etc.

- Experience with DevOps tools, such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Jenkins, Azure Pipelines etc.

- Experience with containers and orchestration tools, such as Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, etc.

- Experience with data formats like JSON and YAML.

- Experience in scripting languages such as PowerShell and Bash.

- Experience with agile and scrum methodologies.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Requirements

- Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, equivalent experience.

- Experience migrating workloads from on-premises to Azure.

- Experience in leading or mentoring a team of developers and architects.

- Experience in working with multiple clients across different domains and industries.

- Experience in working with hybrid or multi-cloud environments.

- Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification or other relevant certifications

Why Work Remote

Our remote roles are conveniently located in the comfort of your own home. Working remotely offers numerous advantages, including avoiding commuting, having a flexible schedule, spending more time with family, and being more efficient. By working remote, you will have open communication with your coworkers both onsite and offsite. Our training programs focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We invest in our employees to ensure they have the marketplace knowledge, skills, and competencies to compete and lead in a global economy.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during the annual merit review process. In accordance with Colorado EPEWA, The salary range for this role is $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role. Our success is measured by the positive impact we make on people, our communities, and the world in which we live.

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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