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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Cloud Engineer - Hybrid Cloud Platform Owner - **Company:** Medtronic Inc. - **Location:** Mounds View, MN, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $146,400.0 - $219,600.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Web Accessibility, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Transformation Services, DevOps, JSON, OpenShift, Ansible, Anti-Phishing, VMware Infrastructure, Virtualization Technology, High Performance Computing, HybridCloud, Containerization, Tanzu, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Rancher, Terraform, Docker, Vmware - **Published:** October 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_medtronic5-R68637 ## About the Role Gather feedback, conduct analysis, and iterate to deliver value to our stakeholders. + Document & Share Knowledge: Maintain up-to-date system diagrams, playbooks, and standard operating procedures. + Monitor Industry Trends: Support R&D and engineering with emerging technologies and best practices-helping Medtronic adapt and adopt to accelerate innovation initiatives. + Make a difference: Contribute your talent to a world leader in healthcare that develops therapies to improve the lives of millions of people around the world. **MUST HAVE** (Minimum Qualifications) + Bachelor's degree + 7+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience with an advanced degree **NICE TO HAVE** (Preferred Qualifications) + Strongly Preferred: + Experience with Infrastructure as Code implementations leveraging tools like Terraform, Aria, Ansible, JSON + Experience with Kubernetes implementation at the infrastructure deployment and provisioning level + 3+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing VMware infrastructure (virtualized environments, hybrid cloud, and migration projects). + Experience troubleshooting hybrid cloud deployments and associated components (storage, networking, compute, Operating Systems) + Strong experience leading technical teams or projects, especially across multiple time zones and cultures. + Ability to translate business needs into actionable technical requirements and user stories. + Experience with container platforms (Kubernetes, Docker, Tanzu, OpenShift, Rancher), especially in hybrid or migration scenarios. + Experience with hardware supporting GPU enabled AI/ML and or High-Performance Computing environments + Working knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code in cloud computing settings. + Proficient with scripting/automation. + Experience with topics such as IT cost management, FinOps, TCO analysis, chargeback/showback, and cloud spend optimization. + Background in network/storage troubleshooting and optimization. + Knowledge of data migration tools and methodologies (e.g., Azure Migrate, AWS MGN, VMware HCX). + Experience collaborating with or mentoring global/offshore teams. + Strong communication, stakeholder management, and change management skills. + Experience supporting infrastructure and operations for predictive analytics, AI/ML, or automation in IT delivery. ## Description Drive cost transparency and optimization initiatives. + Enable Automation & Modernization: Identify and implement opportunities for automation, CI/CD integration, and infrastructure-as-code within hybrid cloud environments. + Lead & Mentor: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to both onshore and offshore partners; foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. + Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate roadmap, benefits, risks, and progress to business and technical teams., For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. ยง 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required. **Physical Job Requirements** The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. **U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship** At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment. **Recruitment Fraud Alert** We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.