Cloud Architect

Patterson Companies, Inc.

. Design and implement cloud architecture across multiple platforms, including Azure and GCP .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $133,100 - $177,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud architecture and engineering, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform. Capable of leading complex cloud initiatives, ensuring compliance, security, and operational reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Cloud ArchitectureMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud PlatformTerraformCI/CD Pipelines

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Hard Skills

Cloud EngineeringDistributed SystemsCloud Design PatternsNetworkingIdentity and Access ManagementGovernanceComputeStorageManaged DatabasesMonitoring Tools

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingLeadershipInfluencing StakeholdersAnalytical SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesPythonPowerShellVersion Control ToolsAutomation Languages

Industry Keywords

Cloud SecurityOperational ReliabilityComplianceAudit DocumentationCloud-Native Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement cloud architecture across multiple platforms, including Azure and GCP
Define long-term designs, reference architectures, roadmaps, engineering standards, platforms, and applications
Lead complex cloud initiatives by defining technical approaches and guiding solution design, implementation, and integration
Oversee cloud platform performance, availability, operational health, service selection, cost estimates, troubleshooting, and sustainable resolutions
Establish standards for cloud-native applications, infrastructure, data, and integration
Build automated delivery patterns, reusable models, and deployment practices
Embed security and compliance controls into cloud designs and maintain audit, monitoring, and compliance documentation
Define reference architectures and recovery objectives and validate resilience through testing and operational readiness reviews
Evaluate emerging cloud technologies through proofs of concept and recommend adoption strategies
Provide technical leadership and guidance to team members and stakeholders
Partner with application, data, infrastructure, security, and business teams to shape the cloud roadmap and govern architecture decisions
Comply with company and department policies and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
7 years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure, software development, or related technology disciplines
3 years of experience in cloud architecture and solution design
Experience in Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Expertise in distributed systems, cloud design patterns, networking, identity, security, and application and data integration
Demonstrated expertise in networking, identity and access management, governance, compute, storage, managed databases, and monitoring tools and services
Demonstrated expertise across resource hierarchy, IAM, networking, compute, storage, managed databases, and observability platforms and services
Proficiency with version control tools, CI/CD pipelines, and automation languages such as Terraform, Git, Kubernetes, Python, and PowerShell
Demonstrated knowledge of cloud security, monitoring, compliance, and operational reliability practices
Ability to analyze ambiguous technical and business requirements and translate them into scalable cloud solutions
Strong problem-solving skills for diagnosing and resolving highly complex cloud infrastructure and application issues
Ability to lead technical initiatives, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and provide guidance without direct supervisory authority
Ability to balance workload requirements and cost to choose services aligned to business priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program
401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays
Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Educational Assistance Program
Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program)
Patterson Perks Program
Unique incentive programs and rewards for eligible employees