Principal Architect

Principal Architect, Cloud FinOps In a culture built on accountability, trust, and bold thinking, the Principal Architect, Cloud FinOps, plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI-ready connectivity. Working at the intersection of innovation and impact, this leader thrives in an environment where challenging work is embraced, expectations are clear, and meaningful contributions drive lasting value for customers, partners, and the industry. As the enterprise's technical authority for FinOps architecture, cloud economics, and financial governance, the Principal Architect leads the design of cost-aware cloud strategies across a complex multi-cloud ecosystem. By combining deep technical expertise with strategic business insight, this individual helps ensure that every cloud investment delivers measurable outcomes while supporting performance, scalability, resiliency, and security. Partnering closely with Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Finance, Cloud Platform teams, Strategic Sourcing, Product organizations, and Executive Leadership, the Principal Architect brings people and ideas together to solve complex challenges. Through collaboration and influence, they champion a shared vision of financial accountability and operational excellence across the cloud landscape. Their impact extends beyond architecture design. By establishing enterprise standards, cloud consumption guardrails, unit economics frameworks, commitment optimization strategies, and migration blueprints, they create a foundation that empowers teams to innovate with confidence. Every decision is guided by a commitment to delivering business value, enabling sustainable growth, and helping the organization stay ahead in an increasingly connected, AI-driven world. This is a work from home position within the US. The main responsibilities include: Enterprise Architecture FinOps Leadership Cloud Optimization Governance, Risk & Compliance Automation & Platform Enablement Executive Leadership What we look for in a candidate includes: 12+ years of enterprise architecture, cloud architecture, or technology strategy experience, 8+ years of public cloud experience across Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud Platform and 5+ years of FinOps, cloud economics, cloud governance, or cost optimization experience. Proven experience influencing executive stakeholders and enterprise architecture decisions. Technical expertise includes: Enterprise architecture frameworks and governance and cloud economics, financial management, and FinOps operating models and unit economics and allocation methodologies. Cloud migration strategies and kubernetes, container platforms, infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation) and cost management platforms (Flexera, CloudHealth, Apptio Cloudability, native CSP tooling) and AI/ML platform architecture and cost optimization. Business acumen includes: Financial modeling and forecasting, budget management, executive communications, business capability mapping, and strategic planning. Required certifications include: Candidates must possess at least one advanced FinOps certification and one major cloud architecture certification. Compensation reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Minnesota Jobs