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Senior Solutions Architect

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15 Locations
Senior level
Design and optimize cloud solutions, lead transformations, and own technical delivery while engaging with clients and C-level executives.
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Do you want to work on cutting-edge projects with the world’s best IT engineers? Do you wish you could control which projects to work on and choose your own pay rate? Are you interested in the future of work and how the cloud will form teams? If so - then this role is for you.

At Gigster, whether working with entrepreneurs to realize ‘the next great vision’ or with Fortune 500 companies to deliver a big product launch, we build really cool enterprise software on cutting-edge technology.

We're 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

This is a fully remote role based anywhere in the Americas, working flexible hours within USA time zones. We can only consider candidates with a very high level of spoken and written English.


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

Recruitment Process
    • Recruiter screen (30 min)
    • CCAT aptitude test (15 min)
    • Technical Interview (30min)
    • Client interaction/Problem solving Interview (30 min)
    • CTO  Interview (45 min)
We strive to move efficiently from step to step so the recruitment process can be as fast as possible.
What we offer
  • Full-time, 40 hours/week.
  • Long term position
  • PTO
  • Training and certification opportunities on AWS, GCP, and/or Azure. 

Top Skills

Azure Cloud
Cloud Architecture
Cloud Cost Optimization
Finops
Software Development

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