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Principal Cloud Engineer

Greenwich, CT ยท On-site

$62.50 - $83.75/hr

Principal Cloud Engineer Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a rapidly growing global company? As the Principal Cloud Engineer, Google Cloud, you will serve as one of GXO ...

Principal Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA

$57 - $76.25/hr

The Principal Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructures in support of mission-critical operations ...

Principal Cloud Engineer

Greenwich, CT ยท On-site

$62.50 - $83.75/hr

Principal Cloud Engineer Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a rapidly growing global company? As the Principal Cloud Engineer, Google Cloud, you will serve as one of GXO ...

Principal Cloud Engineer

Greenwich, CT ยท On-site

$62.50 - $83.75/hr

Principal Cloud Engineer Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a rapidly growing global company? As the Principal Cloud Engineer, Google Cloud, you will serve as one of GXO ...

Senior Principal Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA ยท On-site

$57.50 - $77/hr

The Senior Principal Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, implement, and manage secure multi-cloud infrastructures across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud ...

Senior Principal Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA ยท On-site

$57.50 - $77/hr

The Senior Principal Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, implement, and manage secure multi-cloud infrastructures across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud ...

Senior Principal Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA ยท On-site

$57.50 - $77/hr

The Senior Principal Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, implement, and manage secure multi-cloud infrastructures across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud ...

Principal Cloud Engineer

Columbus, IN ยท On-site

$133 - $200/hr

Principal Cloud Engineer****Full Time Perm****Way of Work:** Hybrid, 3 days on location**Salary Range:**$133,400 - $200,100, plus 10% annual bonus**Location:**Columbus, OH, Hammond, IN, or ...

Senior Principal Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA ยท On-site

$57.50 - $77/hr

The Senior Principal Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, implement, and manage secure multi-cloud infrastructures across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud ...

Principal Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA

$57 - $76.25/hr

The Principal Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, implement, and manage secure multi-cloud infrastructures across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform ...

Principal Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA ยท On-site

$57 - $76.25/hr

The Principal Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructures in support of mission-critical operations ...

Principal Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA ยท On-site

$57 - $76.25/hr

The Principal Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructures in support of mission-critical operations ...

Principal Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA

$57 - $76.25/hr

The Principal Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, implement, and manage secure multi-cloud infrastructures across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform ...

Principal Cloud Engineer

Durham, NC ยท On-site

$53.75 - $72/hr

... Principal Cloud Engineer (or closely related occupation) building, deploying and maintaining multi-cloud continuous delivery platforms for releasing cloud-native enterprise applications using ...

Senior Principal Cloud Engineer

$128K - $177K/yr

Senior Principal Cloud Engineer Remote Changeis, Inc. is seeking a Senior Principal Cloud Engineer to support enterprise IT shared services operations within a cabinet-level federal agency ...

Principal Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA ยท On-site

$141K - $236K/yr

The Principal Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, implement, and manage secure Azure cloud infrastructures in support of mission-critical ...

The Principal Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructures in support of mission-critical operations ...

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How much do principal cloud engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal cloud engineer in the United States is $147,220.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $118,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a principal cloud engineer?

A Principal Cloud Engineer is a senior-level technical expert responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud infrastructure and services. They provide strategic guidance on cloud adoption, ensure security and compliance, and lead complex cloud projects. This role often involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and driving innovation in cloud architecture. Strong expertise in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, along with automation and DevOps practices, is essential.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a principal cloud engineer?

To thrive as a Principal Cloud Engineer, you need a deep understanding of cloud architectures, infrastructure as code, automation, and distributed systems, usually backed by a computer science degree and several years of relevant experience. Familiarity with leading cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, as well as certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Google Professional Cloud Architect, is highly valued. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for guiding teams and collaborating across departments. These capabilities are crucial for designing robust cloud solutions, ensuring security, and driving the organization's cloud strategy forward.

What are some typical challenges faced by principal cloud engineers, and how do they address them?

Principal Cloud Engineers often encounter challenges such as managing complex cloud migrations, ensuring security and compliance in multi-cloud environments, and optimizing costs while maintaining performance. They address these by leveraging best practices in architecture, working closely with cross-functional teams to anticipate issues, and staying up-to-date with evolving cloud technologies. Collaboration with DevOps, security, and development teams is a key part of the role, as is mentoring junior engineers. These challenges make the position dynamic and rewarding, offering continuous learning and significant impact on organizational success.

Are principal cloud engineers still in demand?

Principal cloud engineers are currently in high demand due to the ongoing adoption of cloud computing across industries. They are sought after for their expertise in cloud architecture, security, and leadership in managing large-scale cloud environments using platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Strong skills in DevOps, automation, and certifications can enhance job prospects in this field.

Is a principal cloud engineer high paying?

Principal cloud engineers typically earn high salaries due to their advanced skills in cloud architecture, leadership, and experience with platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Compensation often includes base salary, bonuses, and benefits, reflecting the seniority and demand for cloud expertise in the industry.
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Infographic showing various Principal Cloud Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 91% In-person, and 9% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $147,220 per year, or $70.8 per hour.

Principal Cloud Engineer

Habitat For Humanity Of Durham

Durham, NC โ€ข On-site

$150 - $200/hr

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Medical, Life

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

Technology

Principal Cloud Engineer

Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model in phases by region and role. See job description for more information.

Onsite

Location
  • Durham, NC
Team
  • Technology
Experience Level

Senior Manager

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Position Description:

Designs, implements, and optimizes large-scale, cloud database systems to ensure high availability, security, and performance for enterprise applications. Automates the deployment and migration of PostgreSQL and Oracle databases into Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure. Works on multiple databases including Oracle, PostgreSQL, Cockroach, Yugabyte, MySQL, SQL Server, and MariaDB. Modernizes existing automation capabilities, crafting new end-to-end deployment capabilities, and migrates business unit partners to new data services automations in AWS and Azure. Develops end-to-end applications using scripting languages -- Python, PowerShell, Shell Scripting, Ansible, Terraform, Go, Ruby, and Perl. Leverages CloudFormation, YML, Vault, Bitbucket, Artifactory, CloudWatch, and DataDog to determine performance metrics, event monitoring for infrastructure and cloud services, enable automated Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), and collect monitoring and operational data in the form of logs, metrics, and events. Builds, tests, and deploys software applications using pipeline automation tools -- Jenkins, Jenkins Core, uDeploy, and Concourse.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Participates in architecture design teams.
  • Defines and leads enterprise-level data architecture strategies.
  • Develops and implements advanced data engineering frameworks.
  • Recommends development testing tools and methodologies and reviews and validates test plans.
  • Responsible for QA readiness of software deliverables.
  • Develops comprehensive documentation for multiple applications or subsystems.
  • Establishes full project life cycle plans for complex projects across multiple platforms.
  • Responsible for meeting project goals on-time and on-budget.
  • Advices on risk assessment and risk management strategies for projects.
  • Plans and coordinates project schedules and assignments for multiple projects.
  • Acts as a primary liaison for business units to resolve various project/technology issues.
  • Provides technology solutions to daily issues and technical evaluation estimates on technology initiatives.
  • Advise senior leadership on data infrastructure and technology solutions.
  • Mentors junior engineers.
  • Performs independent and complex technical and functional analysis for multiple divisional initiatives.
  • Develops innovative solutions to support scalable, secure, and high-performance data environments.

Education and Experience:

Bachelorโ€™s degree in Applied Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and five (5) years of experience as a Principal Cloud Engineer (or closely related occupation) building, deploying and maintaining multi-cloud continuous delivery platforms for releasing cloud-native enterprise applications using PostgreSQL and cloud technologies (AWS and Azure).

Or, alternatively, Masterโ€™s degree in Applied Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and three (3) years of experience as a Principal Cloud Engineer (or closely related occupation) building, deploying and maintaining multi-cloud continuous delivery platforms for releasing cloud-native enterprise applications using PostgreSQL and cloud technologies (AWS and Azure).

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise (โ€œDEโ€) designing and developing DevOps CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for initial deployment and ongoing maintenance of public cloud solutions (AWS and Azure); developing platform automation tools using CloudFormation Templates, PowerShell, YAML, JSON, and Python; implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using CloudFormation and Terraform; and performing monthly upgrade releases using Jenkins and PowerShell.
  • DE designing and developing distributed database solutions (YugabyteDB and CockroachDB) on public cloud environments; developing automation scripts for feature enhancements following standard Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes across environments; and implementing Linux machine rehydration workflows.
  • DE designing and configuring SQL Server database services, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) in on-premises and Azure environments; and deploying reports in standalone and clustered configurations using CI/CD pipelines.
  • DE designing and configuring Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), subnets, DHCP address blocks, DNS settings, security policies, and firewall rules for database services.

Fidelityโ€™s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

Certifications:Category:

Please be advised that Fidelityโ€™s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

Benefits that balance life and work

From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.

Company overview

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.

Reasonable accommodations: Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.

Equal opportunity employer: Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Applicant screening: At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

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