Remote Cloud Solutions Architect: Architect the Future of Cloud Innovation

We are on a mission to transform how enterprises leverage cloud technology, and we need a visionary Cloud Solutions Architect to lead the charge. This is a fully remote, high-impact role where you will design and implement secure, scalable cloud solutions for Fortune 500 clients, with a competitive salary range of $130,000 – $180,000 USD/year. If you thrive on solving complex infrastructure challenges and want to work from anywhere in the United States, this is your opportunity to redefine the cloud landscape.

About the Role

As a Cloud Solutions Architect, you will be the technical cornerstone for our most strategic cloud projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, migrate, and optimize cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. Your expertise will directly influence our clients’ digital transformation journeys, ensuring their infrastructures are resilient, cost-effective, and future-proof. This is not just a design role; it’s a leadership position where you will mentor junior engineers, present to C-level executives, and set the standard for cloud excellence in a fully remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Cloud Design & Migration

• Develop comprehensive cloud architecture patterns, reference models, and migration strategies tailored to client business goals.
• Lead large-scale cloud migration projects, ensuring minimal downtime and maximal performance gains.
• Conduct thorough infrastructure assessments and create detailed roadmaps for cloud adoption.

Security & Compliance Leadership

• Integrate security best practices (Identity & Access Management, encryption, network security) into every architectural design.
• Ensure solutions comply with industry standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, and ISO 27001.
• Perform security audits and risk assessments for existing cloud deployments.

Cost Optimization & Governance

• Implement cloud financial management practices to monitor, analyze, and reduce client cloud spend.
• Design tagging strategies, budgets, and alerts for effective cost governance.
• Provide ongoing recommendations for resource rightsizing and reserved instance optimization.

Requirements

We are looking for a seasoned professional with a blend of deep technical knowledge and exceptional communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering complex cloud projects in an enterprise environment.

Technical Expertise

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure, with at least 3 years focused on architecture.
• Expert-level proficiency in at least one major cloud platform (AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification required).
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Deep understanding of networking (VPCs, subnets, VPNs, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute), data storage solutions, and database services.

Professional Attributes

• Exceptional client-facing skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven experience in leading teams, conducting workshops, and making executive-level presentations.
• Self-motivated and disciplined, with a strong ability to thrive in a fully remote, asynchronous work environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and be based within a US time zone for collaboration purposes.

Benefits & Perks

We believe in investing in our people. This remote-first role comes with a comprehensive package designed to support your health, wealth, and professional growth.

• Competitive Compensation: $130,000 – $180,000 USD/year, plus a performance-based annual bonus.
• Full Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere in the United States. We provide a generous home office stipend to set up your ideal workspace.
• Health & Wellness: 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
• Financial Security: 401(k) plan with a 4% company match, and access to financial planning services.
• Generous PTO: Unlimited paid time off plus 12 company holidays.
• Growth Fund: $3,000 annual stipend for conferences, certifications, courses, and books.
• Team Connection: Quarterly virtual team-building events and an annual all-company in-person retreat (fully paid).

How We Work

Our engineering culture is built on trust, autonomy, and collaboration. As a fully distributed team, we prioritize clear communication and outcomes over hours logged. We use a modern stack of tools including Slack, Zoom, Jira, Confluence, and GitHub. While we have core collaboration hours (10 AM – 2 PM EST) for real-time meetings, you have complete flexibility to structure the rest of your workday. We value deep work, continuous learning, and a sustainable pace.

Application Process

If you are ready to architect the future with us, we invite you to apply. Our process is designed to be efficient and respectful of your time.

1. Initial Review: Submit your resume and a link to your LinkedIn profile or portfolio showcasing relevant cloud architecture projects.
2. Technical Assessment: Selected candidates will receive a take-home architecture design exercise (approximately 2-3 hours).
3. Team Interviews: A series of virtual interviews with our Hiring Manager, a Senior Architect, and a future peer to assess technical depth and cultural fit.
4. Final Step: A brief conversation with our leadership team to discuss vision and alignment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.