Senior Solutions Architect – Cost Optimization & AILocation: Remote (North America)Company: VirtasantAbout VirtasantVirtasant is a global technology services company with a network of over 4,000 technology professionals across 130+ countries.We help organizations modernize applications, migrate to the cloud, optimize cloud spend, and adopt emerging technologies. Our work spans cloud architecture, software engineering, platform modernization, AI adoption, and cloud cost optimization.Core OfferingsCloud Migration – Modernizing and migrating complex systems to AWS, Azure, and GCPCloud Optimization – Reducing cloud spend through engineering, automation, and FinOps practicesAI-Enabled Transformation – Helping organizations adopt AI across engineering, operations, and business workflowsProduct Development – Building and scaling cloud-native applications and platformsWe also develop and operate Helias, Virtasant's cloud cost optimization platform, which helps organizations understand, optimize, and govern cloud spend at scale.The RoleWe are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect who combines strong cloud architecture expertise, consulting experience, and an AI-first approach to problem solving.This is a client-facing consulting role focused on helping enterprise customers modernize systems, optimize cloud environments, reduce cloud costs, and adopt AI in practical and measurable ways.The most successful candidates are former software engineers who evolved into architecture and consulting roles and are equally comfortable discussing implementation details, architecture tradeoffs, business impact, and cloud economics.What You'll DoClient Advisory & Solution DesignWork directly with customer stakeholders to understand business and technical objectivesDesign architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCPLead discovery workshops and architecture assessmentsTranslate complex technical challenges into practical roadmapsServe as a trusted advisor to engineering leaders and executivesCost Optimization & Cloud EfficiencyLead cloud cost optimization initiatives for enterprise customersIdentify architectural opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce spendDesign governance frameworks that sustain long-term savingsHelp customers establish FinOps best practicesLeverage Helias and other optimization tools to drive measurable outcomesAI-Enabled TransformationHelp customers adopt AI across engineering and operational workflowsDesign solutions that incorporate AI-assisted automation and decision-makingEvaluate AI technologies, platforms, and tradeoffsGuide customers on practical AI adoption strategiesTechnical LeadershipGuide engineering teams through architecture decisionsMentor engineers and architectsEnsure solutions are scalable, secure, and operationally soundProvide technical leadership throughout modernization programsWhat We're Looking ForNon-Negotiables8+ years of experience with AWS, Azure, or GCPProfessional services, consulting, or customer-facing architecture experienceExperience leading cloud modernization or migration initiativesStrong understanding of cloud cost optimization principlesProduction experience with KubernetesStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsDemonstrated use of AI in day-to-day engineering, architecture, or consulting workflowsAbility to operate effectively in ambiguous environmentsTechnical ExperienceCloud ArchitectureEnterprise cloud architectureMulti-account and multi-region environmentsHigh-availability and scalable systemsSecurity and governance best practicesSoftware EngineeringStrong engineering backgroundExperience building or maintaining production systemsPython preferredExperience discussing implementation tradeoffs with engineering teamsCost OptimizationFinOps principlesRightsizingSavings Plans and Reserved InstancesCloud governanceArchitecture-driven cost reductionAIPractical experience using AI tools and workflowsUnderstanding of LLMs and enterprise AI adoptionAbility to evaluate AI technologies and tradeoffsConsulting & Business SkillsStrong candidates will demonstrate:Executive stakeholder engagementDiscovery and problem framingTechnical leadershipArchitecture tradeoff analysisAbility to connect technical decisions to business outcomesComfort working in fast-paced consulting environmentsHow We WorkVirtasant operates in a high-performance consulting environment.The people who thrive here are:Curious and proactiveComfortable with ambiguityStrong communicatorsHands-on technologistsCustomer-focused problem solversBuilders who enjoy solving difficult problemsWhy VirtasantAt Virtasant, you will:Work directly with global enterprise customersHelp organizations modernize and optimize cloud environmentsInfluence architecture decisions at scaleWork alongside elite engineers and architects across 130+ countriesHelp shape the future of AI-enabled cloud consulting
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