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ToptalPractice Director, Cloud Services - US-Based
Toptal operates a global network connecting companies with top-tier professionals in technology, design, and business, functioning as a fully remote enterprise with annual revenues exceeding $200…
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Toptal operates a global network connecting companies with top-tier professionals in technology, design, and business, functioning as a fully remote enterprise with annual revenues exceeding $200 million. The company is currently expanding its Technology Services division to address strong client demand for hybrid cloud and DevOps expertise. As the Practice Director for Cloud Services, the incumbent will head and mentor a team of solution architects specializing in hybrid cloud and…
Job Description
Toptal operates a global network connecting companies with top-tier professionals in technology, design, and business, functioning as a fully remote enterprise with annual revenues exceeding $200 million. The company is currently expanding its Technology Services division to address strong client demand for hybrid cloud and DevOps expertise.
As the Practice Director for Cloud Services, the incumbent will head and mentor a team of solution architects specializing in hybrid cloud and DevOps capabilities. This leadership role involves shaping technical standards, collaborating closely with sales and marketing teams, defining reference architectures, and supporting client engagements directly. The position suits a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in cloud infrastructure, pre-sales support, and team management who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
The role operates on a remote basis within the United States. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States upon hire, as visa sponsorship or assistance is not available.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and foster the growth of a team of solution architects to drive technical excellence and accountability
- Recruit and onboard top-tier talent equipped with skills in hybrid cloud, Kubernetes, Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD, SRE, security, and related domains
- Establish reference architectures, design patterns, and operational standards for hybrid cloud and DevOps solutions
- Collaborate with the sales department to assess client requirements, shape technical proposals, and lead client discussions
- Partner with delivery teams to ensure successful project implementation and step into critical technical engagements directly
- Manage team capacity, workload distribution, utilization, and key performance metrics including win rates and pipeline support
- Cultivate relationships with major technology partners such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, VMware, Red Hat, and HashiCorp
- Contribute to marketing initiatives and thought leadership content focused on hybrid cloud and platform engineering trends
- Maintain hands-on involvement by owning architecture for strategic accounts and creating proofs of concept
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Fifteen or more years of professional background in cloud, infrastructure, or DevOps engineering and architecture
- At least five years of experience leading teams of solution architects or senior engineers within cloud or technology services
- Minimum of three years managing a business or team, including financial performance, P&L, or budget oversight
- Demonstrated expertise in hybrid and multi-cloud architecture across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Strong background in data center and virtualization platforms alongside hybrid cloud technologies
- Comprehensive knowledge of cloud-native tools, containerization, orchestration, serverless computing, and microservices
- Extensive practice utilizing Infrastructure-as-Code, configuration management tools, CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps frameworks
- Familiarity with security frameworks, compliance standards, FinOps, and cloud cost optimization
- Must be authorized to work in the United States at hire without visa sponsorship
Qualifications
- Master of Business Administration degree
- Relevant certifications from major cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Architect
- Specialized certifications including CKA, CKAD, or Terraform Associate
Core Skills
Benefits
- Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance plans
- Basic life insurance coverage alongside short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Access to flexible spending accounts, dependent care, and health savings accounts
- Access to telehealth virtual doctors and an employee assistance program
- Flexible paid time off
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this a remote position?
Yes, this is a remote position based in the United States.
What is the employment type?
The position is a full-time, exempt role.
Does Toptal offer visa sponsorship for this job?
No, visa sponsorship or assistance is not offered. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the US at the time of hire.
What education is required?
A bachelor's degree is required, and an MBA is preferred.
Is the salary stated in the job posting?
The posting does not specify a concrete salary figure, noting instead that individual pay is determined by work location and factors like job-related skills, experience, and education.
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