As a Senior Cloud Architect on our Cloud Engineering team, you will lead the design and implementation of complex cloud solutions for our clients across multiple cloud platforms. You will serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert, providing strategic guidance on cloud architecture, security, cost optimization, and the secure adoption of enterprise AI capabilities. You will mentor junior team members while driving innovation and best practices across the organization.
🏢 About Abacus Technology
Abacus Technology is a company that provides cloud engineering services and solutions to clients across multiple industries.
🎯 The Role
The Senior Cloud Architect designs complex, enterprise-grade cloud solutions that address sophisticated business requirements across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. Through expert-level understanding of cloud architecture and emerging technologies, you will lead architectural reviews, optimize cloud costs, and ensure solutions meet the highest standards of security, scalability, and reliability. This role requires deep expertise in multiple major cloud platforms and the ability to align technical solutions with business strategy, including the secure and well-governed integration of enterprise AI services into client environments.
✅ Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of complex cloud solutions for clients with sophisticated requirements
Provide expert-level strategy and technical guidance on cloud architecture across multiple platforms
Design and architect complex cloud solutions that span multi-cloud and hybrid environments
Lead architectural reviews and provide authoritative guidance on design decisions
Implement and optimize complex cloud security controls and compliance frameworks
Conduct cloud cost optimization assessments and provide strategic recommendations to maximize ROI
Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior cloud engineers and architects
Lead client engagements as the primary technical authority on cloud solutions
Drive the adoption of cloud best practices and emerging technologies across the organization
Guide clients on the secure adoption and integration of enterprise AI platforms (such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Claude Enterprise, or ChatGPT Enterprise), including governance and data handling considerations
Advise on data readiness for AI, including sensitivity labeling, permissions hygiene, and oversharing remediation in Microsoft 365 and related platforms
Architect multi-region solutions with sophisticated disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Develop and maintain cloud architecture standards, patterns, and governance frameworks
Translate complex business objectives into comprehensive technical architectures
Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and technologies to solve advanced business challenges
Lead proof-of-concept initiatives for emerging cloud technologies
Provide thought leadership on cloud strategy and roadmap development
📌 Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in cloud engineering and architecture
Proven track record designing and implementing complex, enterprise-scale cloud solutions
Senior-level certifications in multiple cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional, GCP Professional Cloud Architect, AZ-305)
Demonstrated experience leading cloud architecture for organizations or major clients
Expert understanding of multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures
Proven experience with cloud migration strategies and execution at scale
Knowledge of industry standard security frameworks and compliance requirements (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
Expert problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
Demonstrated leadership abilities including mentoring junior team members
Advanced automation capabilities with Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines
Expert understanding of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and serverless architectures
Understanding of enterprise AI deployments (e.g., Microsoft 365 Copilot rollouts, Copilot Studio agents, Azure AI Foundry, Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Q Business, Google Vertex AI, or Gemini for Google Workspace)
Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills
