Principal Cloud Solution Architect

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Cloud Solution Architect based in United States.

• Partner with enterprise clients to understand business objectives, application portfolios, infrastructure environments, technology strategies, and transformation priorities.
• Design and architect enterprise-scale cloud solutions leveraging Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, hybrid cloud, and cloud-native technologies.
• Lead strategic discovery sessions, architecture workshops, and solution discussions with executive, business, and technical stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive cloud modernization and transformation roadmaps aligned with business outcomes, technology priorities, and investment strategies.
• Guide clients through complex cloud migration, application modernization, DevOps adoption, infrastructure transformation, and cloud-native initiatives.
• Ensure proposed architectures are secure, scalable, resilient, highly available, governable, and optimized for long-term operational and business success.
• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior IT executives and technology decision-makers, influencing architecture and transformation decisions.
• Support pre-sales activities, solution positioning, RFP responses, technical proposals, and customer presentations.
• Mentor architects and contribute expertise to the continued development of cloud architecture practices, standards, and capabilities.
• Monitor emerging cloud technologies, market developments, architectural patterns, and industry best practices to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Contribute to the growth of a cloud center of excellence by sharing knowledge, developing reusable approaches, and promoting architectural excellence.

• 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, enterprise infrastructure, application modernization, technical consulting, or a related discipline.
• Current professional cloud certifications in Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud.
• Demonstrated success leading complex cloud transformation, migration, modernization, or infrastructure initiatives at enterprise scale.
• Extensive experience in customer-facing and consultative technology roles, with a proven ability to translate technical concepts into business value.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and build trusted relationships with senior IT executives and business leaders.
• Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure, networking, security, automation, governance, and enterprise architecture.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale cloud and hybrid-cloud architectures.
• Strong understanding of cloud security and governance, DevOps and CI/CD, Kubernetes and container orchestration, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud-native application development.
• Experience with one or more of the following is highly valued: serverless computing, API management, disaster recovery and business continuity, data and AI platforms, enterprise networking, and cloud connectivity.
• Familiarity with technologies such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jenkins, Spinnaker, Chef, or Puppet is a plus.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, facilitation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to balance technical requirements, business priorities, security considerations, and long-term scalability.
• Ability to mentor technical professionals and contribute effectively to cross-functional teams.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship or transfer is not available for this position.

• Annual salary range of $138,000 to $179,670, depending on qualifications and other applicable factors.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive total rewards package.
• 401(k) retirement savings plans.
• Medical insurance and additional benefits designed to support employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time.
• Wellness Time Off and Volunteer Time Off.
• Free therapy visits and mental health coaching resources.
• Meditation and emotional wellbeing resources.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and career development.
• Opportunity to work with enterprise clients on complex, high-impact cloud transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to leading cloud technologies across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, hybrid cloud, and cloud-native environments.