WEX · 1 day ago
Lead Cloud Architect
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$195K/yr - $260K/yr
7+ years expWEX is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Cloud Architect with deep expertise in multi-cloud environments. The role involves designing and implementing cloud-native solutions while providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
Financial ServicesFinTechPaymentsSoftware
Responsibilities
Design and implement robust, scalable, and cost-effective cloud-native solutions that span AWS, Azure, and GCP
Act as a senior individual contributor by writing production-quality code for infrastructure as code (IaC), configuration management, and automation
Architect and deploy infrastructure solutions to support the development and scaling of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) models, leveraging the native capabilities of AWS and Azure
Lead the design and review process for new cloud solutions
Establish and enforce architectural standards, best practices, and governance across all cloud platforms
Drive the automation of cloud operations and management
Develop and maintain tools and scripts using Python, Terraform, and Ansible to build and manage our cloud environments
Integrate security best practices into all aspects of the cloud architecture
Ensure that all cloud solutions meet strict security and compliance requirements
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
7+ years of experience in a hands-on cloud engineering or architecture role
Expert-level proficiency in coding and scripting with Python, and infrastructure as code tools like Terraform and Ansible
Demonstrable experience designing and implementing solutions on AWS, Azure, and GCP
Proven experience developing and deploying infrastructure for AI solutions using services like AWS SageMaker, Azure Machine Learning, and other related cloud services
Strong, hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Deep understanding of cloud networking, security, and identity and access management (IAM) principles across multiple cloud providers
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Professional-level certifications in at least one major cloud platform (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect)
Experience in a multi-cloud FinOps or cost management role
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurances
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
And more
Company
WEX
Wex is a financial technology service provider for fleet, travel and healthcare industries.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (22)
2024 (10)
2023 (12)
2022 (20)
2021 (14)
2020 (18)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$900MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2020-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $90M
2020-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $310M
Leadership Team
Melissa Smith
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Sachin Dhawan
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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