Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive compensation

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Cutting-edge technology stack

Remote-collaboration culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to design and implement advanced cloud strategies. This fully remote role empowers you to guide technical decision-making and drive innovation for global operations.

You will architect scalable, secure cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP; develop blueprints; and collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to translate requirements into robust systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of cloud architecture, design, and implementation experience.
• Deep expertise with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, databases, and distributed systems in a cloud context.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain cloud architecture blueprints, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to guide the implementation of cloud infrastructure and services.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services to improve efficiency and capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers on cloud best practices and implementation.
• Ensure cost optimization and performance tuning of cloud resources.

Skills

Cloud architecture

IaC

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Networking

Security

Distributed systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to design and implement cutting-edge cloud strategies and architectures. This is a fully remote position where you will guide technical decision-making, drive innovation, and ensure our cloud infrastructure meets the highest standards of performance, security, and scalability. You will collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to translate complex requirements into robust, cost-effective cloud solutions. This role offers the chance to shape the future of our technology landscape from anywhere, leveraging your expertise to build resilient and efficient systems that support our global operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain cloud architecture blueprints, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to guide the implementation of cloud infrastructure and services.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services to improve efficiency and capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers on cloud best practices and implementation.
• Ensure cost optimization and performance tuning of cloud resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) in cloud architecture, design, and implementation.
• Deep expertise with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP), including their core services.
• Proven experience with infrastructure as code (IaC), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, databases, and distributed systems in a cloud context.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for significant performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous budget for professional development, certifications, and attending virtual conferences.
• Opportunity to work with a leading-edge technology stack and influence architectural decisions.
• A supportive and forward-thinking company culture that values remote collaboration and individual contribution.