Job Description:
As a Cloud Center of Excellence (Cloud CoE) Solution Architect Lead, you will play a critical role in driving the cloud adoption strategy and architecture for the organization. You will work in a team of cloud solution architects and oversee the development and implementation of Mars’ platforms and cloud-based systems in use every day. The Cloud CoE - Client Solutions team works closely with digital platforms, platform engineering, enterprise architects, operations teams, vendors, 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.
- 7+ years of experience as a Solution Architect or a similar role with a focus on cloud architecture and design.
- Demonstrated experience in a technical leadership, principal architect, or technical reference capacity, mentoring other architects and driving architectural decisions within a group.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise-level solutions, considering scalability, performance, security, cost optimization, and operational excellence 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, hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and its services, including architecting enterprise solutions using an Infrastructure-as-Code approach (specifically Terraform) and version control (Git).
- Proven application of cloud security principles and best practices in solution design, including data protection, identity management, and compliance requirements.
- Knowledge and experience:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Deep knowledge of system integration, data modeling, and application architecture.
- Experience with other cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, etc.) and knowledge of their respective services are a plus.
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks, such as TOGAF or similar frameworks.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and advisory skills, with the ability to translate complex cloud architecture into clear business value for both highly technical teams and senior business leaders.
- Work in a team of cloud architects, providing technical guidance, architectural direction, and technical leadership.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture, ensuring the team's continuous growth and development.
- Lead Technical Design Authority sessions (Cloud ARB) to review and decide on new cloud architectures proposed by Mars’ Digital Platform Development team.
- Ensure scalability and elasticity standards are integrated and enforced on designs and deliveries.
- Ensure availability and fault tolerance requirements are met and are appropriate for the specific needs of the product teams’ applications.
- Ensure all documented security and compliance controls are adopted and followed by technology owners.
- Ensure prioritization of the enablement architects' backlog meets the business needs of the organization.
- Participate in various forums such as the Service Reliability Engineer (SRE) and Communities of Practice (COPs) as needed.
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, IT, Software Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years as a Solution Architect or similar role focused on cloud architecture and design
- Technical leadership experience mentoring architects and driving architectural decisions
- Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-level solutions addressing scalability, performance, security, cost, and operational excellence
- Strong knowledge of software development principles, methodologies, and technologies
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements and define solutions
- Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and architecting enterprise solutions
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, specifically Terraform, and version control (Git)
- Applied knowledge of cloud security principles, data protection, identity management, and compliance in solution design
- Deep knowledge of system integration, data modeling, and application architecture
- Experience with other cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF
- Excellent communication, presentation, and advisory skills for technical and senior business audiences
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.
Mars Insights
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.
