Distinguished Engineer-Cloud

Verizon hiring for Distinguished Engineer-Cloud jobs in Irving, TX, US

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world's leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world. We're a human network that reaches across the globe and works behind the scenes. We anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together-lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward. If you're fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us. Here, you'll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife.

DUTIES: Assess, define and create/evolve Enterprise Architecture artifacts (L1 and L2 architectures). Define and evolve the Northstar Reference Architecture used by application teams enterprise-wide. Create architecture blueprints leveraging technologies and architecture patterns like MicroServices architecture, event-driven architecture (EDA), containers, serverless computing, and data analytics. Designing API facades, and designing and implementing API Proxies, and Developer portal. Ensuring security of APIs using Oauth, SAML, Open ID Connect and etc. Creating design principles and best practices in implementing REST APIs. Providing guidance on API tools that the platform should implement for producers and consumers of API's. Providing subject matter expertise to product, technology and development teams for API transformation. Transforming key products/ domains in Verizon's Technology and Product Development to API-first methodology, offering external grade API's. Creating governance process, standards, guidelines needed for APIs in collaboration with domain architects and Technology Product managers. Building strong cross-functional partnerships at multiple levels within the company, including commercial, engineering, marketing, sales, and services. Assist multiple teams align their architectures and technology toolset to ensure reuse of skill and technologies across the enterprise. Support technology selections by validating that selected technologies address architecture needs. Design and develop a reference implementation (working code) that aligns with the Northstar Reference Architecture. Drive reference implementations (arch projects) independently (whether defining new /evolving architectures or supporting vendor product evaluations). Assist development teams with defining and implementing a transitional architecture (i.e., how they evolve where there are today to the Northstar). Work with and lead a small virtual team and work with a sense of urgency. Stay abreast with industry evolution in the architecture space. Conduct necessary POCs to validate new architecture patterns. Conduct brown-bags and assist other team members as necessary to complete architecture tasks. Perform advisory role to senior leadership and influence key technology decisions. Coach and mentor development teams.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, and 6 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or as a Software Developer, Software Engineer, or in a related/similar position. Experience therein to include 6 years with performing API development and API gateway. Experience therein to include 6 years with APIGEE in designing API facades, and designing and implementing API Proxies, and Developer portal; Oauth, SAML, Open ID Connect; design principles and best practices in implementing REST APIs; working with and writing Swagger definitions; and enterprise and backend architecture. Hybrid role, ability to work from home.

Must Reference: Job # SHVUYR-W

Where you'll be working
In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

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