SPARWK is looking for a skilled cloud architect to manage the company’s cloud architecture and position in cloud environments. When hired you will play a strategic role in maintaining all cloud systems, including front-end platforms, servers, storage and management networks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing software solutions to meet company needs.

• Creating and implementing the source code of new applications.

• Testing source code and debugging code.

• Evaluating existing applications and performing updates and modifications. creating a

• Create a cloud strategy and manage the customization process.

• Evaluate cloud applications, hardware and software, develop and organize cloud systems.

• Work closely with IT security to monitor the company’s cloud privacy, respond to technical issues in a professional and timely manner, and provide guidance in infrastructure movement techniques, including bulk application transfers to the cloud.

• Identify the best cloud architecture solutions to meet the strategic needs of the company.

REQUIREMENTS

• Solid understanding of cloud computing and tech-systems, as well as experience with designing and transferring applications to the cloud.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer technology, information technology or other relevant fields.

• Sufficient experience in designing, executing, and supporting IT cloud solutions.

• Proficiency with SQL (Relational, Redshift, Hive, Presto, Vertica), Experience writing Big Data pipelines, as well as custom or structured ETL, implementation and maintenance

• Experience as a Cloud [Solutions] Architect, Cloud [Software] Systems Engineer (Docker, Kubernetes, OCP), Customer Solutions Engineer [Cloud / Data, Analytics/AI] or combination of experience as DevOps Engineer, Data Architect (for GraphDB), Cloud/SaaS Software Developer with hyperscale CSPs, GSIs and key market influencers.

• Continued learning certifications, at least one of the following: AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Preferred), Google Cloud Certified Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, or similar.

• Continuously updated knowledge of cloud computing technologies and current data trends.

• Effective communication skills (written and oral) to formulate complex cloud reports correctly to management and other IT development partners.

• An interest in music and the music business is an advantage.

• Must be fluent in written and spoken English.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• You are willing to learn new things when needed.

• You are self-driven, and flexible.

• You are a good employee and welcome constructive feedback when needed.

• You have a positive attitude and a strong commitment to deliver quality work.

• You are able to work in a team to ensure the best possible progress.

AT SPARWK YOU WILL

• Work on the launch of a new global platform for the music industry.

• Work with inclusive, committed, and skilled colleagues with strong interdisciplinary expertise.

• A work environment that values colleagues’ initiative and participation.

• Great personal development opportunities.

• A varied working day with freedom and flexibility.

• A position in one of the industry’s most innovative and passionate companies.

• Creative and interesting work tasks.

• Attractive conditions.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send us your CV, portfolio, cover letter and other relevant information, including a list of three references.

Answer the following questions:

• How can your experience and competence solve tasks related to the available position?

• Why do you think this position suits you?

• What do you bring to the company that is unique?

All inquiries and questions regarding the available position and recruitment process should be directed to: career@sparwk.com

Relevant candidates will be contacted for individual job interview and the right person will be hired when found. Please apply as soon as possible.

ABOUT SPARWK

SPARWK is a Norwegian music tech company with offices located in Trondheim, Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen, New York, Los Angeles, Banja Luka and Seoul.

The SPARWK product line consist of the SPARWK Passport (mobile application), SPARWK Metaverse (web3) and the SPARWK Wallet (transactions). All SPARWK products utilize our advanced A.I. Engine backed by blockchain-based technologies and personalized NFT’s. The primary function at SPARWK is to streamline and automate the workflow between all stakeholders, and to improve the working collaboration and specialization within all aspects of the creative industries.

SPARWK is a neutral and non-disruptive partner, complementing the existing infrastructure by introducing a sustainable business ecosystem called the SPARWK Metaverse. This includes a unified global works database providing precise metadata of all existing works from conception through to “public domain” in one decentralized location.

The main focus at SPARWK is to amplify, protect and restore the social, economic and cultural value of music, by safeguarding the global creative IP Rights, based on Nordic core values. Our moral and ethical obligation is to help reduce cost and maximize revenues by facilitating export and exploitation. Maintaining our commitment to fulfil the UN Global Compact goals and Science Based Target Initiatives is of paramount importance to SPARWK.

SPARWK seeks to close the value gap and restore the trust between all stakeholders, thus helping to upgrade and save our creative universe.