Principal Cloud Engineer – Developer Platform

We are looking for a highly experienced Principal Cloud Enginee r to join our Cloud Engineering team. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and operating secure, scalable, and reliable AWS cloud environments that enable development teams to deliver high-quality platform services.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AWS infrastructure, automation, cloud security, serverless technologies, and Infrastructure as Code. You will contribute to improving cloud platforms, optimizing infrastructure, strengthening governance, and driving continuous engineering improvements in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate secure, enterprise-scale AWS environments.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, and scripting languages.
• Implement cloud security guardrails, governance policies, and access management solutions.
• Manage AWS Organizations and implement governance using AWS Control Tower, StackSets, and Service Control Policies (SCPs).
• Design and maintain serverless applications using AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, EventBridge, and related AWS services.
• Implement and maintain enterprise identity management, IAM policies, SSO, and user/group administration.
• Develop and maintain golden Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) and standardized cloud infrastructure configurations.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployments.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions.
• Improve cloud infrastructure reliability, scalability, performance, security, and cost efficiency.
• Support development teams by delivering secure, reusable, and efficient cloud platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to share knowledge, improve engineering practices, and drive continuous improvement.

Required Skills And Experience

• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and managing AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Strong programming and scripting skills in Python, Bash, and TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with AWS serverless services, including Lambda, DynamoDB, and EventBridge.
• Proficiency in AWS CloudFormation and AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK).
• Deep understanding of AWS IAM, SSO, enterprise identity management, and cloud governance.
• Experience managing large-scale AWS Organizations using Control Tower, StackSets, and SCPs.
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud automation.
• Experience implementing cloud security best practices, access controls, and infrastructure standards.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take ownership of technical deliverables and work effectively in a collaborative engineering team.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for automation and modern cloud technologies.

Good to Have

• Relevant AWS certifications, such as AWS Solutions Architect, AWS DevOps Engineer, or AWS Security Specialty.
• Experience with AI-assisted software development tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with micro-component architectures and modular cloud solutions.
• Experience working with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira, Kanban, or SAFe.
• Personal development projects demonstrating cloud engineering expertise and technical curiosity.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about cloud technologies, automation, and engineering excellence.
• Proactive in identifying problems and proposing practical solutions.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and collaboration.
• Curious and motivated to explore new technologies and improve existing systems.
• Effective communicator who enjoys sharing knowledge and supporting development teams.