Principal Cloud Engineer

Compunnel Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company in the United States is seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer who will play a crucial role in leading cloud competence and CI/CD pipeline development. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years in technology roles, with deep expertise in AWS, CI/CD tools, and scripting. This position offers a hybrid work model with a focus on collaboration and advanced cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology roles.
• 5+ years building advanced CI/CD pipelines.
• 1–2 years in AWS cloud development.
• 2–4 years in software development with automation focus.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud competence development.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement cloud solutions securely.
• Troubleshoot and manage incidents.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.

Skills

Leadership experience

Kafka databases

Python

Bash scripting

Shell scripting

CICD pipeline

Jenkins

Docker

Terraform

AWS

Kubernetes

Linux/Unix systems administration

Observability tools

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Jenkins

Ansible

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Title: Principal Cloud Engineer - W2 Only - We can provide sponsorship

Duration: Long Term

Location: Westlake, TX - Hybrid - 2 weeks in a month onsite

Must Have:

• Candidate should have some leadership experience
• Kafka databases
• Enabling the cloud competence (aerospike, connections, multiple pairings, PCP pairings, terraform)
• Python, Bash, Shell scripting (java would be nice to have)
• CICD pipeline, Jenkins and Docker are must haves
• Terraform will be required
• AWS
• How to securely connect with other components (stakeholder applications, monitor resources)

The Expertise You Have

• 10+ years in technology roles with a bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• 5+ years building advanced CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins) and supporting distributed systems at scale.
• 1–2 years in AWS cloud development and migration; experience with resilient cloud platforms.
• 2–4 years in software development (Python, NodeJS, or Java) with emphasis on SDLC and automation.
• Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Strong Linux/Unix systems administration skills, including Bash scripting.
• Familiarity with distributed, highly concurrent service‑based architectures.

The Skills You Bring

• Proficiency in automation using Python, Bash, and Shell scripting.
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and test automation (Jenkins, Ansible, Docker).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation).
• Solid understanding of Linux/Unix internals, system performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of AWS and DevOps concepts.
• Knowledge of observability tools (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch, OpenTelemetry).
• Ability to maintain scalability, resiliency, and implement advanced observability practices.
• Skilled in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and incident management under pressure.
• Effective communicator with ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for learning and sharing procedures.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Investment Management