Sr. Cloud Architect

Tessell

San Francisco, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Design, Architectural Services, Automation, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Blueprints, Budget Management, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Security, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cost Control, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Protection, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), High Availability, Hybrid Cloud, Identify Issues, Identity Data Management, Incident Response, Information Technology Software, Leadership, Machine Tool, Mentoring, Microservices, Microsoft Windows Azure, Migration Strategy, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Network Administration/Management, Network Configuration Management, PCI-DSS, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulatory Compliance, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Attacks, Software Engineering, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Threat Modeling
LOCATION
San Francisco, CA
POSTED
Today

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
- 8+ 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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