Sr. Cloud Architect

Tessell Inc

$150K — $200K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of IT/Software experience, with at least 5 years in cloud architecture
  • Hands-on expertise with AWS, GCP, and Azure
  • Knowledge of cloud-native services and security controls
  • Proficient in infrastructure as code and automation tools
  • Experience with containerized and serverless architecture
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable, secure cloud architectures across multiple platforms
  • Lead cloud adoption strategies and application migrations
  • Architect robust multi-cloud and hybrid cloud solutions
  • Implement infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
  • Collaborate with teams to enforce cloud governance and compliance
  • Manage networking and monitoring solutions in cloud environments
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership in cloud best practices

Benefits

  • Opportunity to architect cutting-edge multi-cloud solutions
  • Technical ownership in a role that fosters innovation
  • Collaborative team environment with modern tech
  • Remote work flexibility
  • Pathways for professional growth and development
Full Job Description
Job Description: Senior Cloud Architect
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Cloud Architect with deep, hands-on expertise across AWS, GCP, and Azure. This role requires a holistic understanding of cloud-native services, architecture patterns, DevOps tooling, and enterprise security. You will play a critical role in defining the technical direction for our cloud infrastructure, supporting multiple teams, and ensuring reliable, cost-effective, and secure cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities

- Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architectures across AWS, GCP, and Azure
- Lead cloud adoption strategies, application migrations, and modernization initiatives
- Architect and maintain robust multi-cloud and hybrid cloud solutions based on business needs
- Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) and manage infrastructure through tools like Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation
- Collaborate with security, DevOps, and application teams to define and enforce cloud governance and compliance
- Set up and manage networking, identity, access management, monitoring, and observability solutions in cloud environments
- Create architectural blueprints, best practices, and standards documentation for internal use
- Drive cloud cost management, budget planning, and optimization strategies
- Serve as an expert resource for troubleshooting infrastructure and deployment issues across cloud platforms
- Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership on cloud-native design patterns and best practices
Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
- 5+ years of professional experience in IT/Software, with 5+ years in cloud architecture roles
- Proven hands-on experience with all three major cloud platforms: AWS, GCP, and Azure
- Expertise in cloud-native services, networking, identity & access management, and security controls
- Strong proficiency in IaC, CI/CD pipelines, scripting (Python, Bash), and automation tools
- Experience designing and supporting containerized, serverless, and microservices-based architectures
- Strong understanding of cloud monitoring, incident response, disaster recovery, and high availability setups
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; ability to lead discussions with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Nice to Have

- Multi-cloud strategy and architecture design for enterprise-scale deployments
- Cloud certifications across providers (e.g., AWS SA Pro, GCP PCA, Azure Architect Expert)
- Experience with service mesh, API gateways, and distributed tracing
- Knowledge of compliance standards like SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, or PCI-DSS
- Background in cloud security, threat modeling, and remediation planning
Why Join Us?

- Architect cutting-edge multi-cloud solutions at scale
- Be the go-to expert in an organization that values cloud innovation
- High-impact role with technical ownership and autonomy
- Work with a strong team, using modern tech and infrastructure tooling
- Competitive compensation, remote flexibility, and opportunities to grow

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