Remote Cloud Solutions Architect – US Based – Design Scalable Futures

Join a forward‑thinking team at Nexus Cloud Systems where you’ll architect resilient, high‑performance cloud platforms for global enterprises. This fully remote role empowers you to shape infrastructure strategy while enjoying the flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States.

About the Role

As a Cloud Solutions Architect, you will translate complex business requirements into secure, scalable cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. You’ll collaborate with product, engineering, and security teams to design multi‑region deployments, automate provisioning with Infrastructure as Code, and drive cost‑optimization initiatives that deliver measurable ROI for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end‑to‑end cloud solutions covering compute, storage, networking, and managed services.
• Develop and maintain IaC templates (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM) for repeatable deployments.
• Lead migration projects from on‑premise data centers to hybrid or public cloud environments.
• Implement security best practices, compliance controls, and zero‑trust network models.
• Create detailed architecture diagrams, decision records, and runbooks for operational excellence.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct architecture reviews to ensure alignment with standards.

Requirements

Technical Expertise

• 8+ years of hands‑on experience designing and operating large‑scale cloud infrastructures.
• Deep proficiency in at least two major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) with relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
• Strong automation skills using Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi; CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Extensive knowledge of container orchestration (Kubernetes, EKS, AKS, GKE) and service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd).
• Proven track record implementing security frameworks (NIST, CIS, SOC2) and data‑privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA).

Soft Skills

• Exceptional communication – able to articulate complex designs to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with a customer‑first mindset and a passion for continuous learning.
• Self‑directed, reliable, and comfortable thriving in an asynchronous, distributed team culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FinOps practices and cloud cost‑management tools (CloudHealth, Cloudability).
• Background in building developer platforms or internal PaaS solutions.
• Contributions to open‑source cloud tooling or active participation in cloud community events.

Salary Range

$130,000 – $180,000 USD per year, commensurate with experience and certifications.

Benefits

• 100 % remote work with a generous home‑office stipend ($2,000 annually).
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and dependents.
• Unlimited PTO plus 12 paid holidays and a dedicated “recharge” week each year.
• 401(k) matching up to 5 % and equity grant program.
• Annual learning budget ($3,500) for certifications, conferences, and courses.
• Wellness allowance, mental‑health resources, and ergonomic equipment reimbursement.

Culture & Values

Nexus Cloud Systems operates on a foundation of transparency, ownership, and inclusive collaboration. We celebrate diverse perspectives, encourage experimentation, and measure success by the impact we deliver to customers and the growth of our people. Our asynchronous communication model respects time zones and personal rhythms, allowing you to produce your best work on your own schedule.

How We Work

• Weekly architecture sync (optional, recorded) and bi‑weekly sprint planning.
• Documentation‑first approach – every design decision lives in our shared knowledge base.
• Quarterly “Innovation Days” for prototyping new cloud services or internal tools.
• Performance reviews focused on outcomes, mentorship, and skill development.