Solutions Architect, Cloud Services

Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on-demand. With $200+ million in annual revenue and team members based around the globe , Toptal is the world’s largest fully remote workforce.

We take the best elements of virtual teams and combine them with a support structure that encourages innovation, social interaction, and fun. We see no borders, move at a fast pace, and are never afraid to break the mold.

Job Summary :

Toptal is an innovative organization that is disrupting the global professional services and talent market. In response to our clients’ overwhelming demand for exceptional talent in new areas, we are expanding the breadth and depth of our Cloud Services practice to enable the next phase of growth.

As a Solutions Architect within Toptal’s Cloud Services practice, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering innovative cloud solutions for our clients. Reporting to the Director of Cloud Services, you will work closely with clients to understand their business and technical requirements, design scalable and secure cloud architectures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions that drive value. Your expertise will be instrumental in enabling successful cloud transformations and ensuring that Toptal remains a leader in cloud consulting.

This is a remote position. We do not offer visa sponsorship or assistance. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US at the time of hire. Resumes and communication must be submitted in English.

Responsibilities

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• Solution Design : Lead the design of scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures, leveraging industry best practices.
• Client Engagement : Work closely with clients to understand their business challenges, technical needs, and cloud adoption goals.
• Technical Leadership : Guide engineering teams in implementing cloud-native solutions, ensuring best practices in cloud security, DevOps, and infrastructure automation.
• Pre-Sales Support : Partner with sales teams to assess client needs, define solution approaches, and contribute to proposals and technical presentations.
• Cloud Migration & Modernization : Develop strategies for migrating on-premises workloads to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modernizing legacy applications.
• Performance Optimization : Assess existing cloud architectures, identify areas for improvement, and recommend cost-optimization and performance-enhancement strategies.
• Security & Compliance : Ensure cloud solutions adhere to security, compliance, and governance standards, such as ISO 27001, NIST, and SOC 2.
• Collaboration : Work closely with the Director of Cloud Services, engineering teams, and clients to drive the successful execution of cloud projects.
• Thought Leadership : Stay up to date with cloud trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to influence Toptal’s Cloud Services strategy.
• This role is highly collaborative, working closely with Sales, Talent Ops, and Delivery and Pre-Sales teams to deliver world-class cloud solutions to Toptal’s clients.
• As a senior-level individual contributor, you are expected to exercise discretion and independent judgment daily.

A successful Solutions Architect has the ability to :

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US FLSA Classification : Full-Time / Exempt

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