Cloud Architect

Job Description:

The Principal Cloud Platform Engineer serves as the organization's foremost technical authority on cloud platforms, providing strategic direction and thought leadership. This role defines enterprise cloud architecture standards, drives innovation, and ensures alignment between technology capabilities and business objectives. The principal engineer operates at the highest level of technical complexity, solving the most challenging problems and making architecture decisions with organization-wide impact. While not a people manager, this position provides technical leadership across multiple teams, mentors senior engineers, and represents the organization in industry forums. The principal engineer evaluates emerging technologies, establishes proof-of-concepts, and makes recommendations that shape the organization's multi-year cloud strategy.

Experience

10+ years' experience with progressive cloud engineering and extensive experience as a senior architect or principal engineer Required

General Experience with proven track record of enterprise-scale cloud transformations Required

General Experience with industry recognition through publications, speaking engagements, or open-source contributions Required

General Experience and an unparalleled depth of knowledge with cloud architecture Required

General Experience and mastery of multiple cloud platforms and hybrid architectures Required

General Experience with outstanding technical leadership and influence and exceptional strategic thinking/vision Required

General Experience in advanced research and evaluation Required

General Experience problem-solving complex technical challenges Required

General Experience and deep understanding of business and technology alignment with an ability to anticipate future technology trend Required

General Experience with extensive knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements Required

General Experience in healthcare IT with knowledge of regulatory compliance Preferred

Certifications & Licenses:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Required)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (Preferred)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer (Preferred)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Architect (Preferred)