Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

This is a remote position.

• Leadership and Coaching: Take an "always learning" approach, leading and mentoring a team of cloud architects and engineers, and contributing to multiple cloud-focused projects.
  
• Solution Design: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather client requirements, translating them into tailored cloud-based solutions, and developing statements of work (SOWs) for potential clients.
  
• Cloud Strategy and Architecture: Develop reference architectures and best practices to optimize cloud adoption, security, application performance, and cost models for clients.
  
• Client Engagement: Build and manage new and existing client relationships, providing cloud solutions that align with their strategic business goals.
  
• Technical Leadership: Provide go-to-market and technical leadership for asset-driven cloud-based solutions, working with teams to bring them to market.
  
• Team Development: Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing cloud engineering team, fostering a culture of growth and skill development.
  
• Cloud Engineering Practice: Lead initiatives to shape the Cloud Engineering Practice, including resource requirements, project workflows, and operating budgets.
  
• Strategic Collaboration: Collaborate with senior leadership to define and implement strategic directions for emerging enterprise cloud services.
  

Requirements

• Extensive experience in cloud architecture or similar roles, ideally in sectors such as finance, retail, telecommunications, or government.
  
• Proven expertise in cloud technologies (especially Microsoft Azure), cloud-based business applications, and project execution.
  
• Experience leading large-scale cloud programs across multiple functional teams, including enterprise architecture, data technology, and governance.
  
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture principles including application migration, microservices, DevOps strategies, security, and data management in a cloud environment.
  
• Hands-on experience with Azure services such as Azure Virtual Machines, Kubernetes (AKS), Azure DevOps, Azure SQL Database, Azure Functions, and more.
  
• Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), configuration management, and CI/CD pipelines.
  
• Strong knowledge of application modernization strategies, including migration of legacy systems to modern cloud environments.
  
• Experience delivering in agile and waterfall methodologies.
  
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for business stakeholders.
  

• Expertise with Azure Cloud Solution Architecture.
  
• Knowledge of container development and Kubernetes management.
  
• Experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Azure Pipelines.
  
• Familiarity with programming languages like Go, Python, and NPM.
  
• Proficiency in software testing, monitoring, and alerting systems.
  
• Experience with application migration and modernization (microservices architecture).
  

Benefits

1. Application Review: Submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, through our online portal. Our team will carefully review your qualifications and experiences. We take pride in responding promptly, so if your application aligns with our current opportunities, you’ll hear back from us with next steps. Your journey with Toast begins here, and we’re excited to see what you bring to the table!
   
2. Vetting Call: If your application is successful, we’ll schedule a vetting call with a member of the Toast team. This 30-45 minute informal conversation is designed for us to get to know you better and assess your skills. Be prepared to discuss your past projects, the challenges you’ve tackled, and the impact you’ve made. This is your chance to shine and show us why you’re a great fit for the roles we offer.
   
3. Profile Creation: Once you’ve impressed us in the vetting call, we’ll create an unbiased profile that highlights your experience while minimizing common biases. Instead, we focus on your skills, industry experience, and the impact you’ve made. This way, your profile reflects your true potential and accomplishments.
   
4. Client Submission: After crafting your unbiased profile, we submit it to our trusted clients. We work closely with these clients to ensure they understand the value you bring. Throughout their interview process, we remain by your side, providing support and guidance. Our goal is to help you navigate the hiring process smoothly and confidently, ensuring you have the best chance to secure a role that fits your skills and aspirations.