Senior Solutions Architect

Role:Senior Solutions Architect Location:Remote (US Timezones) Company:Virtasant About Virtasant Virtasant is a global technology services company with a network of over 4,000 technology professionals across 130+ countries. We help organizations design, migrate, and operate cloud platforms at scale. Our work spans cloud architecture, large-scale migrations, product engineering, and cloud cost optimization. Our core offerings include: • Cloud Migration - Modernizing and migrating complex systems to the cloud • Cloud Optimization - Reducing cloud spend through automation, engineering, and FinOps practices • Product Development - Building and scaling cloud-native applications • Architecture & Operations - Designing resilient and efficient cloud infrastructure Our engagement models range from fully managed outcome-based projects to co-production and staff augmentation, allowing us to partner with clients in the way that delivers the most impact. The Role We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect who combines deep technical expertise with strong consulting capability and an AI-First workflow. This is a high-impact client-facing role where you will: • Design and optimize large-scale cloud environments • Lead technical strategy for complex transformation programs • Guide engineering teams and influence executive stakeholders • Drive cost optimization initiatives across enterprise cloud estates You will operate as a trusted advisor to clients, translating business goals into scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud architectures. This role requires someone who is hands-on, proactive, and comfortable operating in fast-moving environments where problems are often undefined. What You ll Do Client Engagement & Solution Design • Work directly with client stakeholders to understand business and technical objectives • Design cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, or GCP • Translate complex technical challenges into clear solution roadmaps • Identify opportunities to improve scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency Cloud Optimization & FinOps • Lead cloud cost optimization initiatives across enterprise environments • Analyze usage patterns, architecture design, and infrastructure configuration to reduce waste • Implement governance and automation frameworks to ensure ongoing cost efficiency Technical Leadership • Serve as the technical authority for cloud architecture engagements • Guide engineering teams on architecture patterns, infrastructure design, and delivery practices • Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with best practices Transformation & Governance • Lead complex cloud modernization initiatives including migrations and platform redesign • Establish governance frameworks that measure progress, risk, and outcomes • Drive long-term technical transformation strategies with clients Consulting & Stakeholder Engagement • Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences • Partner with senior stakeholders including engineering leaders and executives • Identify new opportunities to expand impact and value for clients Team Development • Mentor engineers and junior architects • Share knowledge and establish internal best practices across engagements What We re Looking For Non-Negotiables We are looking for candidates who demonstrate: • Proactive ownership - You identify problems and drive solutions without waiting for direction • Strong problem-solving ability - You can articulate complex technical challenges you ve solved • Comfort with ambiguity - You thrive in environments where priorities evolve rapidly • Hands-on technical capability - You are comfortable implementing solutions yourself when needed • Client-facing confidence - You can communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior stakeholders • Public cloud expertise - At least 7+ years working with AWS, Azure, or GCP • Demonstrated ability to design solutions using an AI-first approach, integrating AI capabilities into workflows, automation, and decision-making across the architecture • Proven experience designing and operating production-grade, containerized platforms using Kubernetes, ideally in a product or platform engineering environment Candidates who lack meaningful cloud architecture experience or strong consulting capability will not be considered. Technical Experience You should bring strong experience across several of the following areas: Cloud Architecture • 7+ years designing and operating systems on AWS, Azure, or GCP • Experience designing large-scale, highly available architectures • Multi-region or enterprise-scale cloud environments FinOps & Cloud Optimization • Cloud cost optimization strategies • Infrastructure efficiency improvements • Budget governance and cost monitoring Software Development • Experience building or maintaining production software systems • Automation and scripting (Python preferred)...