United States onlyRole: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)
Cloud Transformation
Leading cloud migrations or modernization programs
Defining cloud governance frameworks
Delivering multi-phase transformation initiatives
Consulting & Business Skills
Strong candidates will also demonstrate:
Experience engaging directly with C-level stakeholders and engineering leaders
Ability to translate technical complexity into business value
Strong discovery and problem-framing skills
Experience shaping solutions and guiding technical decision-making
Strategic thinking around architecture, scalability, and long-term platform evolution
How We Work
Virtasant operates in a high-performance consulting environment.
The most successful people in this role are:
Curious and proactive problem-solvers
Comfortable taking ownership in ambiguous environments
Strong communicators who can influence stakeholders
Hands-on technologists who enjoy building solutions
If you enjoy solving complex technical problems while working closely with clients, this role offers the opportunity to have a significant impact.
Why Virtasant
At Virtasant you will:
Work with global clients solving complex cloud challenges
Collaborate with a network of elite engineers across 130+ countries
Influence architecture decisions for large-scale platforms
