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.

This is a highly visible cloud leadership role focused on helping enterprise organizations turn complex technology challenges into scalable, secure, and business-aligned solutions.You will act as a trusted advisor to senior technology and business leaders, shaping cloud strategies across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and hybrid environments.The role combines hands-on architecture with strategic consulting, cloud modernization, migration planning, and technology transformation.You will lead discovery sessions, influence major technology decisions, and develop roadmaps that connect cloud investments to measurable business outcomes.You will also contribute to pre-sales activities, solution positioning, and strategic proposals while strengthening long-term customer relationships.Beyond client engagements, you will mentor fellow architects and help advance cloud architecture standards, capabilities, and best practices.This opportunity is well suited to a seasoned cloud leader who combines deep technical expertise with executive presence, commercial awareness, and exceptional communication skills.

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Accountabilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

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