Principal Cloud Engineer

Soteria Reinsurance Ltd.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments seeks a Principal Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and optimize large-scale cloud database systems in AWS and Azure. You will automate deployment, migrate databases, and develop end-to-end data services with PostgreSQL and other databases.

The role involves leading architecture discussions, developing automation tools, and ensuring secure, scalable, and available data platforms across enterprise applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field with years of experience building multi-cloud CD/CI platforms.
• 5+ years of experience as a Principal Cloud Engineer deploying cloud-native enterprise apps using PostgreSQL and cloud tech (AWS/Azure).
• Experience designing and implementing distributed databases and data architectures across multi-cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Participates in architecture design teams to define data strategies.
• Leads enterprise data architecture and modern data engineering frameworks.
• Ensures QA readiness and documents deliverables comprehensively.
• Mentors junior engineers and advises on risk management and project schedules.

Skills

CI/CD design

Distributed data architectures

Cloud security

Python scripting

Shell scripting

IaC concepts

Linux administration

SQL Server familiarity

Data engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Eng

Master’s degree in CS/IT/Eng

Tools

Jenkins

CloudFormation

Terraform

PowerShell

Ansible

YAML

JSON

Jira

uDeploy

Concourse

Job description

## Principal Cloud EngineerApplylocations: Durham, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 8, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: 2133098## ## Job Description:**Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.****Position Description**:Designs, implements, and optimizes large-scale, cloud database systems to ensure high availability, security, and performance for enterprise applications. Automates the deployment and migration of PostgreSQL and Oracle databases into Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure. Works on multiple databases including Oracle, PostgreSQL, Cockroach, Yugabyte, MySQL, SQL Server, and MariaDB. Modernizes existing automation capabilities, crafting new end-to-end deployment capabilities, and migrates business unit partners to new data services automations in AWS and Azure. Develops end-to-end applications using scripting languages -- Python, PowerShell, Shell Scripting, Ansible, Terraform, Go, Ruby, and Perl. Leverages CloudFormation, YML, Vault, Bitbucket, Artifactory, CloudWatch, and DataDog to determine performance metrics, event monitoring for infrastructure and cloud services, enable automated Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), and collect monitoring and operational data in the form of logs, metrics, and events. Builds, tests, and deploys software applications using pipeline automation tools -- Jenkins, Jenkins Core, uDeploy, and Concourse.**Primary Responsibilities****:*** Participates in architecture design teams.* Defines and leads enterprise-level data architecture strategies.* Develops and implements advanced data engineering frameworks.* Recommends development testing tools and methodologies and reviews and validates test plans.* Responsible for QA readiness of software deliverables.* Develops comprehensive documentation for multiple applications or subsystems.* Establishes full project life cycle plans for complex projects across multiple platforms.* Responsible for meeting project goals on-time and on-budget.* Advises on risk assessment and risk management strategies for projects.* Plans and coordinates project schedules and assignments for multiple projects.* Acts as a primary liaison for business units to resolve various project/technology issues.* Provides technology solutions to daily issues and technical evaluation estimates on technology* initiatives.* Advise senior leadership on data infrastructure and technology solutions.* Mentors junior engineers.* Performs independent and complex technical and functional analysis for multiple divisional initiatives.* Develops innovative solutions to support scalable, secure, and high-performance data environments.**Education and Experience**:Bachelor’s degree in Applied Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and five (5) years of experience as a Principal Cloud Engineer (or closely related occupation) building, deploying and maintaining multi-cloud continuous delivery platforms for releasing cloud-native enterprise applications using PostgreSQL and cloud technologies (AWS and Azure).Or, alternatively, Master’s degree in Applied Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and three (3) years of experience as a Principal Cloud Engineer (or closely related occupation) building, deploying and maintaining multi-cloud continuous delivery platforms for releasing cloud-native enterprise applications using PostgreSQL and cloud technologies (AWS and Azure).**Skills and Knowledge**:Candidate must also possess:* Demonstrated Expertise (“DE”) designing and developing DevOps CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for initial deployment and ongoing maintenance of public cloud solutions (AWS and Azure); developing platform automation tools using CloudFormation Templates, PowerShell, YAML, JSON, and Python; implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using CloudFormation and Terraform; and performing monthly upgrade releases using Jenkins and PowerShell.* DE designing and developing distributed database solutions (YugabyteDB and CockroachDB) on public cloud environments; developing automation scripts for feature enhancements following standard Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes across environments; and implementing Linux machine rehydration workflows.* DE designing and configuring SQL Server database services, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) in on-premises and Azure environments; and deploying reports in standalone and clustered configurations using CI/CD pipelines.* DE designing and configuring Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), subnets, DHCP address blocks, DNS settings, security policies, and firewall rules for database services.#PE1M2#LI-DNIFidelity’s Onsite Working Model Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.## ## Certifications:## ## Category:## Information TechnologyPlease be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.