Job Description:
As a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) Solution Architect you will play a critical role in driving the design and delivery of solutions for the organization. You will work with a team of solutions architects and actively work on the development and implementation of Mars’ platforms and cloud-based systems in use every day. The Cloud CoE Client Solutions team works closely with cloud and enterprise architects, operations teams, and other stakeholders to develop the necessary services and landing zones for unique projects that will be deployed to the Mars cloud.
What are we looking for?Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field is typically required. Some organizations may accept equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
Professional Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience as a Solution Architect or a similar role with a focus on cloud architecture and design.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise-level solutions, considering scalability, performance, security, and integration requirements.
- Strong knowledge of software development principles, methodologies, and technologies.
- Experience in working with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to gather requirements, define solution architecture, and provide technical guidance.
- Proven experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud and their services, including hands-on experience in architecting solutions on these platforms.
- Understanding of security principles and best practices, including data protection, identity management, and compliance requirements.
- Experience with architecture frameworks and methodologies, such as TOGAF or similar frameworks, to develop and document solution architectures.
Knowledge and experience:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- In-depth knowledge of software development principles, methodologies, and technologies;
- Proficiency in solution design, including system integration, data modeling, and application architecture;
- Experience with Azure Platform and knowledge of their respective services using infrastructure-as-code approach;
- Experience with other cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, etc) and knowledge of their respective services is a plus;
- Understanding of security principles and best practices, including data protection and identity management;
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks, such as TOGAF;
- Experience in working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions;
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Assess business demands/objectives requirements;
- Create architectural diagrams (LLD);
- Ensure scalability and elasticity;
- Comply with availability and fault tolerance requirements/
- Implement cloud solutions using GitOps approach (Infrastructure-as-code, configuration-as-code, policy-as-code, etc);
- Ensure security and compliance standards based on Cloud Adoption Framework & Well-Architected Framework;
- Performance & Cost optimization;
- SPOC in CCoE for customer LLD/Deployment Projects;
- Assist in cross-functional team design discussions;
- Provide feedback about service catalog available requests;
- Be the cloud ambassador (promote Cloud adoption).
Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years experience as a Solution Architect or similar role focused on cloud architecture and design
- Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-level solutions considering scalability, performance, security, and integration
- Hands-on experience architecting solutions on Microsoft Azure Cloud and its services
- Implement cloud solutions using GitOps approach (Infrastructure-as-code, configuration-as-code, policy-as-code)
- Understanding of security principles and best practices, including data protection, identity management, and compliance
- Experience with architecture frameworks and methodologies such as TOGAF to develop and document solution architectures
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)
Mars Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mars and has not been reviewed or approved by Mars.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits package is positioned as comprehensive, with broad medical coverage and additional protections like life insurance and short- and long-term disability. Mental health support is emphasized, including free mental health services and wellbeing programming under initiatives such as Mars Be Well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted as market-leading in the U.S., with an example of 18 weeks fully paid for both parents. Additional family-related leave types such as sick time for caregiving and bereavement leave are also described as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as strong, including 401(k) matching (with a 6% match cited) and pension plans in some cases. The broader package also references retirement savings options and contributions aligned to local market practice, supporting long-term financial security.
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What We Do
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™. We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.
