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Principal Cloud Architect
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Principal Cloud Architect
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Full Time
1 day ago
$137,400 - $233,600 USD
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Key skills
AWS
Azure
Cloud
Docker
Google Cloud Platform
Java
Kubernetes
Python
Terraform
Go
GCP
Google Cloud
Serverless
CloudFormation
Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Communication
Cloud Security
About this role
Role Overview
Lead the design of cloud-native and hybrid architectures that meet business, security, and compliance requirements
Define and evolve the enterprise cloud strategy, standards, and best practices
Serve as a technical leader and advisor across multiple teams, influencing cloud adoption and modernization efforts
Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to drive continuous improvement and innovation
Establish cloud governance frameworks, cost optimization strategies, and operational excellence
Work closely with engineering, security, DevOps, and business stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions
Coach and mentor architects, engineers, and developers on cloud best practices and architectural patterns
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in cloud architecture roles
Deep expertise in one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Strong knowledge of cloud security, networking, DevOps, and automation
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures
Proven track record of leading large-scale cloud transformation initiatives
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect)
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)
Familiarity with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments
Strong coding ability in languages such as Python, Go, Java, or similar
Tech Stack
AWS
Azure
Cloud
Docker
Google Cloud Platform
Java
Kubernetes
Python
Terraform
Go
Benefits
retirement benefits (401k and pension)
health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
paid time off
parental and caregiver leave
life & accident insurance
other voluntary and well-being benefits
discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component
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