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Tessell

Sr. Cloud Architect

Tessell, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Overview

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 Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Software Development

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