Hybrid Cloud Architect: AWS & Azure Migrations

PG&E; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

PG&E is modernizing its applications by migrating to public cloud and establishing robust cloud patterns. The Cloud Architect, Expert will set direction, craft reusable patterns, and approve cloud-delivery for the program. The HQ is Bay Area-flexible; hybrid work 1-2x weekly at Oakland.

The role demands leadership across engineering, security, and business stakeholders with a focus on efficient cloud solutions and FinOps practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering related field or equivalent work experience.
• Cloud certification such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or equivalent.
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Responsibilities

• Designs secure, scalable cloud architectures across AWS and Azure.
• Defines cloud architecture, technical specifications, and reusable AIDLC factory patterns aligned to LM&M requirements, including Well-Architected Framework reviews.
• Leads cloud migration strategy for legacy and on-premises workloads, including 7R disposition planning and platform capability identification.
• Embeds security and compliance controls early, including identity boundaries and guardrails for cloud assets.
• Designs and implements complex architectural solutions using cloud design principles and industry standards.
• Leads re-architecture and re-platforming of mission-critical applications to the Cloud.
• Collaborates with IT to integrate cloud with data center environments.
• Leads design of reference architectures and codified stacks for DevOps implementations.
• Performs cost/benefit analyses mapped to KPIs and FinOps principles.
• Develops scripts/tools to automate deployment, monitoring, and scaling processes.
• Optimizes data workflows for high performance and reliability.
• Ties data requirements to scalable data solutions and governance practices.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS & Azure

Executive communication

Offshore team leadership

FinOps awareness

Presenting to executives

Automation mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Azure/AWS certifications

AWS/Microsoft certifications

Tools

PowerBI

Terraform

ServiceNow

Job description

PG&E is modernizing its applications by migrating to public cloud and establishing robust cloud patterns. The Cloud Architect, Expert will set direction, craft reusable patterns, and approve cloud-delivery for the program. The HQ is Bay Area-flexible; hybrid work 1-2x weekly at Oakland.

The role demands leadership across engineering, security, and business stakeholders with a focus on efficient cloud solutions and FinOps practices.