Full-Time

Principal Technical Consultant Lead

Platform Engineering

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

AHEAD

AHEAD

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital transformation and cloud consulting services

Consulting
Enterprise Software

Senior, Expert

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Hybrid position in Phoenix, Arizona.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Platform Engineering
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Python
Git
Java
CloudFormation
AWS
Jenkins
Terraform
Ansible
Development Operations (DevOps)
Requirements
  • Experience and ability to “jump on a whiteboard” in front of a customer to develop a solution to a business / technology goal or challenge.
  • Strong consulting and business acumen
  • 10+ years of IT experience and 5+ years of Cloud, DevOps, Automation, Application Modernization, Digital Transformation experience.
  • Multiple certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Pro, AWS DevOps Engineer Pro, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Terraform Associate, Etc.
  • Hands-on experience designing and implementing Platform core services around Compute, Storage, Networking, Databases, Containers, Security, Identity, etc.
  • Experience with organizational adoption of transformational initiatives – Platform Engineering, DevOps, DevSecOps, Cloud Transformation, Application Modernization
  • Hands-on experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, ARM, CloudFormation
  • Experience with using and managing deployment services such as Harness, GitHub, Ansible, Jenkins, etc. Knowledge and usage of branching strategies is required.
  • Hands-on experience in programming with Java, Python or any development language.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of modern cloud-native application design principles, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI\CD Pipelines,
  • Knowledge of enterprise organizations across multiple industries and inner IT functions (e.g. Enterprise Architecture, Operations)
Responsibilities
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, at the highest quality standards while exceeding client expectations.
  • Design and implement complex, mission-critical transformational enterprise grade technical solutions for clients.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, drive business growth, and identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling
  • Develop high quality deliverables and presentations for Client engineering teams and senior leaders, this can include both technical documentation and non-technical documentation.
  • Collaborate with clients to understand their technical challenges and develop tailored solutions to address their needs
  • Create and present solution designs, options, ideas, and innovations to clients’ senior leadership teams.
  • Develop and maintain Technical Roadmaps and Innovation Plans.
  • Develop and implement CI\CD solutions.
  • Establish project estimates and plans, identify risks and mitigations, oversee development and delivery of technical solutions.
  • Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to team members, empowering them to grow and excel in their roles.
  • Actively lead collaboration within our technical communities

AHEAD specializes in digital transformation services, focusing on helping medium to large enterprises modernize their IT infrastructure. The company offers a range of services including cloud migration, automation, and infrastructure optimization, primarily utilizing Microsoft Azure. AHEAD's products work by providing tailored consulting and managed services that guide clients through the complexities of digital transformation. What sets AHEAD apart from its competitors is its deep expertise in cloud solutions and a strong client-centric approach, which has been validated by achieving Gold Cloud Platform Competency with Azure. The company's goal is to empower organizations to take control of their digital transformation journeys and achieve sustainable success.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

13%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for hybrid cloud solutions aligns with AHEAD's expertise.
  • Growing interest in AI-driven IT operations presents new opportunities for AHEAD.
  • The rise of edge computing allows AHEAD to expand data center services.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging cloud service providers offer similar services at lower costs.
  • Rapid technological advancements may outpace AHEAD's solution updates.

What makes AHEAD unique

  • AHEAD specializes in digital transformation with a focus on cloud solutions.
  • The company achieved Gold Cloud Platform Competency with Microsoft Azure.
  • AHEAD offers tailored solutions for cloud migration and infrastructure optimization.

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