Cloud Platform Architect & Leader (Remote)

Centric Software, Inc.; South Dakota; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Centric Software, Inc. is looking for a Cloud Principal Engineer to lead the development of a new Cloud Engineering function. This role involves modernizing the company’s platform and improving infrastructure economics across AWS, Azure, and limited GCP workloads.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, a deep understanding of Kubernetes, cloud automation, and proven technical leadership. This position is remote within the U.S., offering competitive salary and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cloud/platform engineering or infrastructure leadership roles.
• Strong hands-on depth in Kubernetes, cloud automation, and cost optimization.
• Experience across AWS and Azure in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Define the cloud engineering operating model and role boundaries.
• Build and mentor the initial cloud engineering team.
• Establish platform and automation standards for infrastructure provisioning.

Skills

Kubernetes platforms

Cloud infrastructure automation

Cost optimization

Observability

CI/CD systems

Tools

Terraform

Python

TypeScript

Job description

Centric Software, Inc. is looking for a Cloud Principal Engineer to lead the development of a new Cloud Engineering function. This role involves modernizing the company’s platform and improving infrastructure economics across AWS, Azure, and limited GCP workloads.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, a deep understanding of Kubernetes, cloud automation, and proven technical leadership. This position is remote within the U.S., offering competitive salary and opportunities for growth.