Senior Solutions Architect - Cost Optimisation

Virtasant; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology services company is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to design and optimize cloud solutions for clients. This remote position requires over 5 years of Azure experience and strong problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate excels in a fast-paced environment and possesses significant client-facing expertise. Join a team focused on driving transformation initiatives and cloud cost optimization.

Benefits

Global expertise and remote flexibility

Career growth opportunities

Cutting-edge cloud projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Azure Cloud experience.
• Proven track record in cloud cost optimization.
• Experience in complex cloud transformations.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize cloud solutions for clients.
• Engage with clients to translate business needs into tech roadmaps.
• Drive transformation initiatives from cloud migration to optimization.

Skills

Azure experience

Problem-solving

Client-facing skills

Technical leadership

Cloud architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Azure

Cloud cost optimization tools

Job description

Senior Solutions Architect

Location: Americas (Remote)

About Virtasant

Virtasant is a global technology services company with a network of over 4,000 technology professionals across 130+ countries. We specialize in cloud architecture, migration, and optimization, helping enterprises scale efficiently while maintaining cost control.

Our clients range from Fortune 500 companies to fast-growing startups, relying on us to build high-performance software, migrate applications, and optimize cloud infrastructure at scale.

The Role: Senior Solutions Architect

This is a high-impact, client-facing role that requires a combination of deep technical expertise, strategic consulting skills, and strong problem-solving ability. The Senior Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing and optimizing cloud solutions, leading transformations, and owning technical delivery for our clients.

This role is ideal for a proactive, self-directed leader who thrives in a fast-moving environment, can navigate ambiguity, and is comfortable challenging stakeholders to drive the right outcomes.

You will be responsible for:

• Architecting cloud solutions that balance performance, security, and cost-efficiency; Engaging with clients & C-level executives to translate business needs into technical roadmaps
• Driving transformation initiatives from cloud migrations to long-term cloud optimization strategies
• Owning cloud infrastructure & operations defining best practices, governance, and automation
• Solving complex problems that others may not even recognize, ensuring scalable & sustainable solutions
• Leading technical teams while collaborating with business stakeholders to drive measurable impact

What We’re Looking For

• Proactive & Self-Directed – Takes full ownership of problems and drives solutions independently
• Strong Problem-Solving Ability – Can articulate unique technical challenges they’ve solved that no one else identified
• Comfortable with Uncertainty – Thrives in an environment where priorities shift and the day is never fully planned
• Hands-On Approach – Willing to roll up their sleeves, diagnose issues, and actively implement solutions
• Assertive When Needed – Capable of pushing back on stakeholders, advocating for best practices, and driving technical decisions
• Client-Facing & Consultative – Comfortable engaging with C-level executives and technical teams, ensuring alignment between business and technology
• Azure Cloud & FinOps Expertise – At least 5 years of Azure experience and a proven track record in cloud cost optimization

Your Background & Expertise

Technical Expertise

• Azure Cloud & Architecture (5+ years)
• Cloud Cost Optimization & FinOps (Reducing costs while maintaining performance)
• Technical Leadership (Guiding engineering teams, defining best practices)
• Software Development (2+ years of production-quality coding)
• Complex Transformations (Cloud migrations, governance, multi-year execution)

Consulting & Business Acumen

• Client-Facing Experience (Engaging with C-level and technical stakeholders)
• Solution Design & Pre-Sales (Planning, estimates, and execution)
• Stakeholder Management (Aligning technical and non-technical teams)
• Strategic Thinking (Translating business goals into technical roadmaps)

Preferred Industry & Business Background

• Cloud Consulting & Professional Services – Deep expertise in Azure solutions, FinOps, and cloud transformations
• Enterprise IT & Digital Transformation – Leading cloud adoption, cost optimization, and automation
• Technology & SaaS Companies – Designing scalable, multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud architectures
• Financial Services & Banking – Cloud cost governance, compliance, and security in regulated environments
• Large-Scale Cloud Migrations – Driving cloud modernization and transformation initiatives
• Pre-Sales & Solution Architecture – Collaborating with sales, product, and engineering teams

Why Join Virtasant?

• Global Expertise & Remote Flexibility – Work from anywhere with a world-class team
• Cutting-Edge Cloud Projects – Solve high-scale challenges for Fortune 500 clients
• Career Growth & Thought Leadership – Lead transformation initiatives and shape industry best practices
• High Autonomy, High Impact – Own technical decisions, drive change, and create value for clients
• Innovative & Mission-Driven Culture – We prioritize excellence, creativity, and customer impact