Principal Cloud Architect - Professional Services (Remote - US) - job 2 of 2

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Pulumi. We are currently looking for a Principal Cloud Architect - Professional Services in United States.

As a Principal Cloud Architect, you will play a pivotal role in guiding organizations through complex cloud transformations, designing scalable and secure multi-cloud architectures, and implementing Infrastructure-as-Code solutions that drive meaningful business outcomes. You will combine deep technical expertise with strategic insight to advise clients, mentor teams, and influence cloud practices across industries. Working in a dynamic, client-facing environment, you will lead technical engagements, contribute to open-source communities, and shape the adoption of modern cloud and DevOps practices. Your work will directly impact how organizations leverage cloud technologies while ensuring reliability, security, and efficiency at scale.

Accountabilities

·         Lead client engagements by designing, implementing, and presenting secure, scalable cloud architectures and migration strategies.

·         Develop reusable infrastructure components, frameworks, and governance models, promoting best practices for Infrastructure-as-Code and GitOps workflows.

·         Deliver high-quality technical solutions, troubleshoot complex challenges, and ensure automation and reliability across cloud deployments.

·         Mentor architects and engineers through workshops, talks, and hands-on guidance, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

·         Contribute to professional services practice growth by creating offerings, patterns, and practices aligned with strategic objectives.

·         Support pre-sales activities, including proposals, solution design, and building strong relationships with technical stakeholders.

·         10+ years of hands-on cloud architecture and engineering experience across major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

·         8+ years in professional services, consulting, or client-facing technical roles with experience delivering complex enterprise engagements.

·         5+ years of hands-on Infrastructure-as-Code expertise, ideally with Pulumi, or familiarity with Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, or similar tools.

·         Strong programming skills in Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Go, or C#.

·         Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud security, compliance, and governance.

·         Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

·         Demonstrated thought leadership through speaking, writing, or open-source contributions; ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

·         Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, relevant cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP), experience with service mesh technologies, observability platforms, and compliance frameworks.

·         Competitive base salary range: $195,000 – $225,000, plus 20% commission/variable and equity.

·         Comprehensive health and wellness coverage: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.

·         Unlimited PTO policy with a requirement of at least three weeks off annually, plus 13 U.S. holidays.

·         401(k) plan with employer match to support long-term financial wellness.

·         Generous parental leave: 20 weeks for primary caregivers, 16 weeks for secondary caregivers.

·         Remote-first culture with flexible work options and an annual “work from anywhere” stipend.

·         Professional development budget for continuous learning and career growth.

·         Equity ownership, wellness funds, and quarterly happiness stipends to support personal well-being and team connection.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.
The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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