Cloud Solutions Architect

Is this you?  Are you an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect with a passion for helping customers build scalable cloud solutions, providing technical leadership and driving business value? If so, this job is for you!  

Who are we?  So glad you asked! Opti9 is a top hybrid cloud solutions provider. We’re committed to delivering industry-leading solutions to our customers based on their unique business needs. For those looking to the public cloud, we’re an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner and Certified Solution Provider focused on migration, optimization, transformation, and cloud-first application consulting. We also specialize in managed cloud, backup, and disaster recovery.    

We have a fun, casual culture that embraces fresh ideas and innovation. We’re customer-driven and we are looking for authentic and accountable team players to collaborate with us to reach our goals.  

What would you do?  As a Cloud Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in supporting revenue-generating activities by providing solution architecture, service design, and delivery within the public cloud services team. This position requires strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with customers, internal teams, and external partners.  
 

What are the details?     

Primary Responsibilities:

Cloud Solution Design and Implementation: 

• Ensure success in building and migrating customer applications, infrastructure, software, and services to the cloud  

• Design scalable, resilient, and cost-optimized cloud architectures tailored to customer needs  

• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful deployment and implementation of cloud solutions 

Customer Engagement and Advocacy: 

• Educate customers on the value of cloud services, lead complex architectural discussions, and advocate for cloud adoption  

• Conduct workshops and knowledge transfer sessions to help customers understand the business value of cloud services  

• Develop deep relationships with senior technical stakeholders within customer organizations to promote best practices and cloud advocacy  

• Build proposals and SOWs for accounts team and present them to customers  

Industry Knowledge and Best Practices:  

• Stay updated on the latest industry trends, cloud technologies, and AWS advancements  

• Recommend innovative solutions to simplify deployments, enhance performance, and optimize costs  

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, tools, and methodologies related to cloud service delivery  

Security and Compliance:  

• Design compliant and secure cloud solutions aligned with industry standards and customer requirements  

• Ensure that all solutions meet or exceed security and compliance benchmarks  

Collaboration and Team Leadership:  

• Work closely with sales, engineering, and delivery teams to ensure alignment on project goals and customer expectations  

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the development of the public cloud services team’s capabilities  
   

Basic Qualifications:    

• Proven experience as a Cloud Solution Architect, Cloud Engineer, or a similar role  

• Extensive knowledge of AWS services, tools, and best practices. Professional or Specialty level AWS certification(s) such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified Security - Specialty or similar are highly desirable  

• Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance, and governance frameworks  

• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts in a clear and business-focused manner  

• Ability to lead discussions and influence technical and business stakeholders  

• Hands-on experience with designing and implementing complex cloud-based solutions, preferably on AWS  

• Familiarity with DevOps/DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, or CloudFormation or CDK is a plus  

Preferred Skills:    

• 2+ years of experience in a solutions architecture, technical presales or cloud consulting role in AWS  

• 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing complex cloud-based solutions on AWS  

• At least 1 professional level and 1 specialty level AWS certifications  

• Experience in designing and implementing solutions on AWS leveraging Generative AI, including expertise in using AWS Bedrock  

• Experience with multi-cloud environments (e.g., Azure, GCP)  

• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes  

• Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform or CDK)  

• Strong understanding of AWS services supporting DevOps/DevSecOps, networking and hybrid cloud solutions  

• Proficiency in programming languages like Python or TypeScript  

• Willingness to travel to customer sites as required to support sales efforts and solution deployments  

What do you get from us?    

• Unlimited PTO    

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance    

• Health Savings Account   

• Flex Spending Accounts 

• 401(k) with company match   

• Healthy Rewards Program    

• 50% zoo membership reimbursement 

• Casual atmosphere    

• Recognition Programs   

• Group Volunteer Opportunities    

• Option to be a remote position 

• A great place to spend most of your time! 

Opti9 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other legally protected characteristic.