PrincipalCloudEngineer

Principal Cloud Engineer Function: Engineering Reports to: Director, Cloud Engineering Location: Remote - United States, Eastern Standard Time preferred but not required Hours: 9-6PM EST Position Overview: As a Principal Cloud Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the cloud infrastructure strategy for our B2B SaaS platform. You will be the technical authority responsible for architecting, designing, and managing the cloud environment, ensuring its scalability, security, and performance. Your expertise will drive the adoption of cutting-edge cloud technologies and best practices, while guiding a team of cloud engineers to deliver high-quality solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software development, DevOps, and product management, to ensure the successful deployment and continuous improvement of our SaaS offerings. Key Responsibilities: Define and execute the cloud infrastructure strategy, roadmap, and architecture for our B2B SaaS platform, aligning it with the company's business goals and technical objectives. Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Architect and implement highly available, scalable, and secure cloud solutions using platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies, services, and tools that align with industry best practices and contribute to the platform's performance and reliability. Collaborate with software engineering teams to design cloud-native architectures, optimizing performance, and minimizing operational costs. Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation for streamlined and automated cloud resource management. Establish and enforce security best practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, and leading initiatives to e