Sr Cloud Solutions Architect - Remote

Senior Cloud Solution ArchitectJob Summary/Job Purpose The Senior Cloud Solution Architect owns the design and technical direction of complex, cross-functional systems across the Client's cloud and on-prem environments. This role bridges business requirements and technical execution, translating strategic objectives into scalable, secure, and maintainable architectures. Success is demonstrated through sound architectural decisions, consistent technical standards, and solutions that balance cost, performance, security, and long-term maintainability. This position works closely with Engineering, Product, Operations, and Technology leadership to ensure new and existing systems align with organizational strategy and technical governance. Knowledge of training and compliance with LMS is a big plus.Job Duties / Essential FunctionsArchitecture Strategy and Technical LeadershipSoSolution Design and DeliveryGovernance, Standards, and Risk ManagementCollaboration and EnablementAdditional ResponsibilitiesSupport cost optimization initiatives across cloud environments, including resource rightsizing and reserved capacity planning.Support incident response and root-cause analysis for architecture-level failures.Provide backup technical oversight for critical infrastructure and platform decisions.Assist with due diligence and technical assessment of new vendors, acquisitions, or third-party platforms.Delivery ExpectationsDeliver architecture designs and documentation that translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.Lead technical discovery and proof-of-concept efforts for new initiatives.Present architectural findings and recommendations to stakeholders and decision makers in clear business language.Deliver secure, scalable, and well-documented architectures.Define key architectural and operational metrics, and track performance against them.Use metrics and lessons learned to guide continuous improvement of architectural standards and practices.What Success Looks LikeEstablishes clear architectural direction and prioritizes high-value technical investments.Delivers secure, scalable, and cost-effective architectures with measurable business value.Maintains architectural governance while supporting delivery timelines.Leads initiatives from discovery through design, implementation, and adoption.Provides dependable technical guidance for critical systems and infrastructure decisions.Builds trusted partnerships across departments and with external vendors.Communicates technical concepts, risks, and recommendations in clear business terms.Improves architectural practices, system reliability, documentation, and shared technical knowledge.Operates effectively within Agile, security, compliance, and governance standards.Qualifications RequiredAWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional10+ years of experience in software engineering, infrastructure, or systems architecture, including 5+ years in a dedicated architecture role.Demonstrated experience designing and delivering cloud-native or hybrid architectures at scale.Strong understanding of distributed systems, security architecture, cost governance, and migration strategy.Experience communicating technical decisions to both engineering teams and business stakeholders.PreferredExperience with multi-cloud environments (AWS and Azure).Experience with DevOps with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, SST) and CI/CD pipeline design.Experience in SecOps around regulated industries (healthcare, finance, or similar) with HIPAA, GDPR, or SOC 2 considerations.Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS).Experience architecting applications with React and Next.js.Experience designing serverless architectures using AWS Lambda.