Our client is seeking a
Principal Cloud Engineer to lead the strategy, design, and architecture of a multi-cloud environment. This role will drive technical implementation, shape long-term cloud strategy, and provide hands-on leadership within a global cloud platform team. The ideal candidate will have strong multi-cloud experience, deep technical expertise, and a strategic mindset to deliver scalable and secure cloud solutions.
Location: Greater Seattle Area - relocation assistance available for eligible new hires
Schedule:
100% on site 5 days/week - requires scheduling flexibility to meet the needs of the team
Compensation: the estimated base salary for this role is $160,000 - $230,000, this role varies depending on the experience and skillset and is a combination between base salary plus RSU's and other forms of compensation.
Benefits: comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, commuter benefits, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan, financial wellness program, to eligible employees.
Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy: - Set the strategic vision for a multi-cloud platform, aligning with organizational goals.
- Provide leadership and technical direction for cloud initiatives.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and assess their relevance to the organization.
- Mentor and coach engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Drive strategy by conducting short-term Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to test new approaches.
- Lead technical forums, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities.
Architecture & Design: - Partner with Enterprise, Solution, System, and Platform Architects to ensure secure cloud design.
- Design and optimize complex, multi-cloud infrastructure to ensure scalability and high availability.
- Drive architectural decisions through well-defined interfaces and code reviews.
- Monitor performance of cloud platforms and automation tools, ensuring stability and scalability.
- Establish data quality standards and best practices for validation and accuracy.
Engineering & Automation: - Develop "best-in-class" engineering for cloud services-secure, reliable, diagnosable, and reusable.
- Optimize automation, monitoring, and reliability for cloud platforms.
- Ensure testability, portability, and maintainability of cloud infrastructure.
- Partner with engineering and development teams to document cloud platforms and CI/CD processes.
Collaboration & Communication: - Work with cross-functional teams, including security, compliance, and platform engineering.
- Ensure network security policies align with best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Recommend infrastructure upgrades to support business growth and evolving technology needs.
- Collaborate with the Information Security team to maintain a secure and compliant environment.
Qualifications Required: - 15+ years of hands-on experience in multi-cloud environments.
- 5+ years of experience in a leadership or senior engineering role.
- 5+ years of experience with cloud and automation technologies (e.g., Azure, GCP, Git, Terraform).
- 5+ years of experience developing solutions using modern programming languages (Java, C , Go).
- 5+ years of experience in cloud security and compliance.
- Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and automation tools.
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Proven ability to deliver high-volume, high-velocity data solutions.
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and project management skills.
Preferred: - Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Engineer).
- Experience in retail, manufacturing, ecommerce, or supply chain industries.
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