Principal Cloud Engineer

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Accountabilities:

• Design, implement, and continuously enhance AWS cloud architectures supporting enterprise and mission-critical applications.
• Lead complex cloud engineering initiatives, including migrations, modernization programs, and cloud-native solution development.
• Define and maintain cloud engineering standards, reference architectures, and best practices across infrastructure, automation, networking, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cloud solutions with business goals, scalability requirements, and operational priorities.
• Architect secure, highly available, and resilient cloud environments that meet compliance and regulatory standards.
• Partner with security and risk teams to implement strong identity management, encryption, monitoring, disaster recovery, and governance controls.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams while reviewing designs to ensure architectural consistency and quality.
• Evaluate emerging AWS technologies and recommend services that improve platform performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Drive operational excellence through automation, observability, incident response improvements, and cloud cost optimization strategies.

Requirements:

• 12+ years of professional experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure architecture, or related technical domains.
• Extensive hands-on expertise designing, deploying, and operating AWS environments at enterprise scale.
• Deep understanding of AWS services across compute, storage, networking, identity management, security, and platform services.
• Proven experience leading complex cloud transformation and modernization initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, cloud networking, enterprise architecture, and systems integration principles.
• Advanced understanding of cloud security best practices, compliance frameworks, and operational resilience strategies.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, maintainable, and secure technical solutions.
• Strong leadership, communication, mentoring, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• AWS Professional or Specialty certifications are highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits:

• Fully remote work opportunity available anywhere within the United States.
• Competitive annual compensation ranging from $133,000 to $185,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.
• Wellness-focused programs and resources promoting long-term health and work-life balance.
• Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture committed to diversity, equity, and career growth.

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