Principal Cloud Architect (Remote)

Jobs via Dice; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Cloud Architect to lead complex cloud infrastructure projects. In this remote role, you will architect and implement scalable cloud solutions across Azure and AWS, ensuring security and performance. You will collaborate with various teams to integrate cloud solutions seamlessly, develop automation scripts, and mentor other engineers. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of cloud services in a dynamic environment, making a significant impact on the organization's cloud strategy. If you have a passion for cloud technology and a track record of leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Software Development or IT Management with a Bachelor's Degree.
• 12+ years of experience with a High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of cloud infrastructure projects across multiple platforms.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code solutions and provide hands-on support.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Scripting

Strategic Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Conceptual Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Terraform

Azure

AWS

Docker

GitHub

GitLab

Job description

Overview

This is a remote role that may be hired in several markets across the United States.

As Principal Cloud Architect, you will be a member of the bank's Cloud Services organization. This role is responsible for leading the architecture, design, and implementation of complex cloud infrastructure projects across multiple cloud platforms. The Principal Cloud Engineer will provide hands-on support for cloud infrastructure, develop Infrastructure as Code solutions, and assist application teams with cloud adoption. Proficiency in scripting, cloud architecture, and strategic problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to lead projects and mentor other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement Cloud Native, Cloud Platform, and Infrastructure as a Service to be fault-tolerant against hardware and software failures. Provide auto scalable infrastructure for various application needs and complete performance testing.
• Evaluate and select cloud infrastructure solutions, platforms, and tools based on performance, cost, security, and scalability.
• Create cloud-focused governance, standards, building blocks and patterns to ensure deployed solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and cost optimization.
• Demonstrate technical cloud architectural knowledge and play a vital role in the design of production, staging, and development of cloud infrastructures running in 247 environments.
• Design and implement core Azure and AWS components such as RBAC, Policy Assignments and Landing Zones.
• Develop automation scripts, infrastructure as Code (IaC) as modules and templates (Terraform, ARM templates, PowerShell scripts) for efficient resource provisioning and deployment.
• Provide guidance on cloud best practices, trends, and innovations.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Security, Data Platform, DevOps, and Integration Teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment of cloud solutions with new and existing systems and processes.
• Develop and maintain cloud agnostic documentation.
• Cloud Community of Practice (CCoP) participation.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers, vendors, and partners.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of Software Application Development, Systems Engineering, or Information Technology Management experience.

OR

High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of Software Application Development, Systems Engineering, or Information Technology Management experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience with LFI (Large Financial Institution) for secure access and operations.
• Strong understanding across cloud and infrastructure components (server, storage, network, data, and applications) to deliver end to end cloud infrastructure, architectures, and designs.
• Knowledge in integrating Azure and AWS with on-prem services like AD, DNS, Firewalls, and load balancers with proper integration patterns and architectures.
• Working knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, containers, Kubernetes).
• Design and build experience with Azure and AWS Policy to enforce organizational standards and to assess compliance.
• Strong understanding of Azure and AWS networking concepts.
• Design experience with Enterprise scale Landing Zone Architecture.
• Experience with cloud security frameworks and tools.
• Development experience using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and DevOps tooling (GitHub/GitLab).
• Understanding of high-level cost and resource estimates for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as Service (SaaS) offerings.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess and mitigate security risks across complex cloud environments.
• Communication skills - interpersonal.
• Analytical skills - data.
• Conceptual thinking skills.
• Critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science.
• Minimum 12 years of applicable experience.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional certification.
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform certification.
• Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional certification.
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional certification.
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) certification.
• Azure DevOps Engineer Expert certification.