Principal Cloud Engineer

Columbus, Ohio client is hiring for a Principal Cloud Engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of technical solutions for various products and platforms. This work involves working on agile product and platform teams that require hands-on technical work, problem-solving, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

• Location: Columbus, OH preferred location but can also do Merrillville, IN which is 30 minutes outside Chicago.
• Hybrid work schedule: Monday/Friday at home, Tuesday through Thursday in the office

Cloud Engineers must have deep expertise in the Microsoft Azure platform, including cloud deployment strategies, operational and financial management, security best practices, and integrating complex on-premises systems with SaaS and cloud-based applications. The Cloud Engineers also oversee the design and support of cloud-based data solutions, including data analytics platforms, data lakes, and storage architectures.

Your additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Technical Support: Assist in the design, development, and implementation of solutions for assigned technical product/platform.
• Solution Development: Develop and implement solutions that enhance the functionality and performance of assigned products or platforms
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, analysts, service providers and stakeholders, to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions
• Code and Configuration Review and Quality Assurance: Participate in reviews and ensure that solutions meet quality standards and best practices
• Troubleshooting and Support: Diagnose and resolve technical issues, providing support and maintenance for existing systems
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to contribute to innovation and continuous improvement in platform solutions

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Infrastructure Cloud or Data Center Domain

Type of Experience

• Designing and solutioning the deployment of multi-cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
• Solutioning of enterprise-wide cloud governance policies to ensure scalability, compliance, and security
• Leading efforts to optimize cloud infrastructure for cost-effectiveness, performance, and resiliency
• Developing innovative cloud-native solutions, leveraging serverless architectures, containerization, and managed services
• Designing and implementing disaster recovery strategies and ensure their integration across hybrid and cloud environments
• Driving innovation in container orchestration strategies using Kubernetes, * Professional certifications in relevant IT areas
• Experience in a similar industry or sector
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and promoting career growth

The hiring manager is not looking for someone with experience in only one Azure technology. Instead, they want someone who has:

• Broad Azure architecture experience
• Migration experience
• Cloud transformation experience
• Enterprise cloud design experience
• Ability to influence direction

Strong experience with:

• Azure Architecture
• Cloud migrations
• Infrastructure modernization
• Cloud governance
• Cloud operations
• Designing enterprise cloud environments
• Implementing new cloud solutions

AWS experience is a plus, but Azure is significantly more important., * 10+ years cloud/infrastructure experience

• Azure architecture expertise
• Enterprise cloud migration experience
• Strategy and roadmap experience
• Governance experience
• Hands-on engineering background
• Strong communication skills
• Leadership ability
• Comfortable influencing executives