Senior Solutions Architect
Senior Solutions Architect – Cloud Optimization & FinOps Location: Remote (Americas) About Virtasant Virtasant is a global leader in cloud cost optimization and technology services. We help organizations harness the full potential of the cloud while minimizing costs, improving performance, and embedding AI-driven automation into everything we build. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies and fast-scaling startups, and we operate as a fully remote, globally distributed team. About the Role We are seeking a Senior Solutions Architect with deep technical and problem-solving acumen to join our internal team focused on driving cloud cost optimization and operational excellence across Virtasant. In this high-impact role, you’ll work across engineering, product, and executive teams to uncover cost-saving opportunities, influence decision-making, and ensure cloud resources are used efficiently at scale. This role combines advanced data analysis, strong stakeholder engagement, and deep cloud infrastructure knowledge - perfect for someone who can bridge financial, technical, and operational domains. Key Responsibilities • Cloud Cost Analysis & Insight Generation Analyze large-scale datasets from AWS, Kubernetes, and other cloud platforms using Python, SQL, PySpark, and Jupyter Notebooks to uncover cost trends, inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities. • Rightsizing & Optimization Execution Proactively identify rightsizing opportunities (compute, storage, etc.) and partner with engineering teams to execute recommendations and realize savings. • Reporting & Communication Build impactful dashboards, reports, and documents that clearly explain findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including engineers, PMs, and execs. • Influence & Stakeholder Management Present complex analysis in a way that drives change - even in cases of resistance or scrutiny. Persuasively advocate for cost-saving actions and influence outcomes. • Continuous Improvement & Thought Leadership Stay current on cloud provider changes, pricing models, FinOps tooling, and best practices. Bring fresh ideas and improvements to Virtasant’s internal cloud operations. • Initiative & Ownership Take ownership of new work streams, identify areas of opportunity, and independently execute high-impact work without constant oversight. Required QualificationsTechnical Expertise • Proficient in Python, SQL, PySpark and Trino for data wrangling and analysis. • Hands-on experience with AWS cost tools, services, and billing data (CUR, Savings Plans, RI management). • Familiarity with Kubernetes and cost optimization tooling. • Exposure to Golang is a plus. • Experience using Jupyter Notebooks for interactive analysis and sharing insights. Analytical & Communication Strength • Proven track record in analyzing cloud cost data and surfacing actionable insights. • Clear, concise communicator - especially when presenting complex data in writing or presentations. • Comfortable writing internal documents that drive alignment and action across technical teams. Influence & Resilience • Strong stakeholder management skills - can handle skepticism, pushback, or disagreement while still guiding decisions. • Confidence in presenting analysis to engineering leaders, product teams, and execs. Proactive & Autonomous • Self-directed and highly motivated. You don’t wait for work to be assigned - you find the next most important thing and make progress. Why Join Virtasant? • Work with a mission-driven company that’s leading the future of cloud optimization. • Be part of a fully remote, global team of smart, kind, and driven people. • Have a direct impact on how we run and scale our own business. • Shape and improve our internal cost optimization practices using cutting-edge tools and techniques. Apply tot his job