Senior Solutions Architect (AWS/Data) at Virtasant

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Python, SQL, PySpark, AWS, Kubernetes, Data Analysis, Cost Optimization, Stakeholder Management, Jupyter Notebooks, Golang, Cloud Infrastructure, Reporting, Communication, Influence, Autonomous Work, Continuous Improvement

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Senior Solutions Architect – AWS and Data 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 Qualifications Technical 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.

Responsibilities

The Senior Solutions Architect will analyze large-scale datasets to uncover cost trends and optimization opportunities while collaborating with engineering and product teams. This role also involves building dashboards and reports to communicate findings effectively to various stakeholders.