As a Cloud Solution Architect, the role demands at least 20 years of industry experience with a strong foundation in architectural principles. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in a major Hyperscaler like Azure, AWS, or GCP, and be capable of creating cloud solutions and roadmaps. Proficiency in custom software technology stacks (Java, Microsoft, or open-source) is crucial, alongside an understanding of integration architectures, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices. The role involves pre-sales exposure, crafting RFP responses, and leading solutioning and estimating activities, requiring strategic thinking and the ability to drive client value propositions.