Senior Solutions Architect (AWS/Data)

Virtasant • Austin, TX

5d • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience using Jupyter Notebooks for interactive analysis and sharing insights.
• 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.
• 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.
• Self-directed and highly motivated. You don’t wait for work to be assigned - you find the next most important thing and make progress.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Golang is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cloud Cost Analysis & Insight Generation
• Rightsizing & Optimization Execution
• Reporting & Communication
• Influence & Stakeholder Management
• Continuous Improvement & Thought Leadership
• Initiative & Ownership

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees