Principal Cloud Architect
WGU
Principal Cloud Architect
Join us to drive innovation at scale by shaping the future of cloud architecture across our technology ecosystem. As a Principal Cloud Architect, you will lead the design and evolution of modern, secure, and scalable cloud solutions, partnering closely with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to deliver high-impact outcomes.
What You'll Do
- Define and lead enterprise cloud architecture strategy aligned to business objectives and innovation goals
- Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments
- Partner with engineering teams to guide solution design, modernization, and migration initiatives
- Establish cloud governance frameworks, standards, and best practices for architecture and operations
- Drive adoption of cloud-native technologies including containers, serverless, and microservices
- Lead architectural reviews and provide mentorship to senior engineers and architects
- Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate emerging technologies and accelerate innovation
What You'll Bring
- Deep expertise in enterprise-scale AWS infrastructure, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
- Eight or more years proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale distributed systems
- Strong background in cloud security, networking, and infrastructure architecture
- Experience leading large-scale cloud migrations and modernization efforts
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive technical strategy
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Bonus Points
- AWS Certifications
- Background in regulated or highly secure environments
Experience in Lieu of Education
An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations and collaboration. We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.
This is a full-time, in-office position
Vacancy posted 15 hours ago
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