Lead Cloud Solutions Architect

Placements24; George; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Flexible hours

Professional development funding

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to define and drive the company’s cloud strategy in a remote-first IT department. You will design and govern scalable cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP, lead migrations from on-premises, and mentor engineering teams to optimize performance, security, and cost.

This role requires strong communication with stakeholders and a proactive mindset for innovation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Cloud Solutions Architect or senior tech lead.
• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms and services (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Hands-on IaC with Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience with containers, microservices, and remote collaboration.
• Cloud certifications in requirements (e.g., AWS/Azure).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud architecture on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Establish cloud governance, security policies, and best practices.
• Lead migration of on-premises systems to the cloud.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams on cloud adoption.
• Evaluate services to meet business needs.
• Monitor environments for performance, security, and cost-efficiency.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Leadership

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Cloud Solutions Architect to join their forward-thinking, remote-first IT department. This is a critical role responsible for defining and driving the company's cloud strategy, encompassing design, implementation, and management of scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure. You will architect solutions that leverage cutting-edge cloud technologies to support business objectives and enhance operational efficiency across the organization. The role demands a deep understanding of cloud ecosystems, a passion for innovation, and the ability to lead technical teams in a fully remote setting, ensuring seamless collaboration and delivery of impactful cloud initiatives globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive cloud architecture solutions on major platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud governance, security policies, and best practices across the organization.
• Lead the migration of existing on-premises infrastructure and applications to the cloud.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams on cloud adoption and optimization strategies.
• Evaluate and select appropriate cloud services and tools to meet business requirements.
• Monitor cloud environments for performance, security, and cost-efficiency, implementing necessary optimizations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Cloud Solutions Architect or similar senior technical role.
• Extensive knowledge of cloud computing concepts, architectures, and services (compute, storage, networking, databases).
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Strong understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, essential for a remote role.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Generous annual leave and paid sick leave.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Continuous learning opportunities, including funding for certifications and training.