Principal, Cloud Platform Engineering

Oversees the design and management of an organization's cloud systems, applications, policies, and strategy. Manages the development of scalable architecture to support applications and infrastructure on IaaS and PaaS platforms. Leads the evaluation process to select, implement, and maintain the best cloud solutions for the organization. Ensures that robust security management and privacy requirements are incorporated into cloud hardware, software, and applications. Establishes audit standards, controls, and processes to monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure. Maintains up-to-date, extensive, and deep knowledge of cloud products, technology, and best practices. Centene is seeking a Manager, Cloud Platform Engineering to lead a team responsible for cloud platform engineering, architecture enhancements, and operational excellence. You'll shape cloud standards, drive innovation in automation and security, and partner across engineering, risk, and architecture teams to deliver resilient, high-performing cloud services. This is a remote position within the United States. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT. Leads a team for the cloud services unit responsible for managing the cloud platform Partners closely with cloud & enterprise architecture teams to develop and enforce cloud standards, best practices, and roadmap capabilities Works with internal risk and information security teams to ensure that appropriate controls and security rigor are in place for cloud platforms Partners closely with application development teams to provide new platform service offerings to enable & support their success Acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for planning & executing on cloud platform architecture enhancements including network, security, and automation Acts as the owner for the reliability, availability, and performance of core cloud platform functions Manages department staff including hiring, performance management and career development to ensure alignment with defined goals Complies with all policies and standards Requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience.2+ years experience in setting up cloud specific infrastructure with public cloud providers like Azure, AWS and/or Google preferred. Knowledge of common infrastructure automation languages such as Shell Scripting, Python, PowerShell, etc. Experience with networking, security concepts, troubleshooting and with observability systems (Prometheus/Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch) Knowledge of serverless technologies such as Lambda, Google Functions or Azure functions, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing Collaboration and team building skills Cloud certification with public cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google required You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday. Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.