Senior Principal Cloud Architect

Job title: Senior Principal Cloud Architect in Michigan at Autodesk

Company: Autodesk

Job description: Job Requisition ID #25WD88046Position OverviewAutodesk is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Principal Cloud Architect to play a pivotal role in defining and governing our public cloud strategy and execution. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, reliability, and cost-efficiency across our diverse portfolio of products and services. You will be the go-to expert for our public cloud environments, with a primary focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS), significant involvement in Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Your leadership and deep technical acumen will be instrumental in driving our cloud-first initiatives and ensuring our cloud platforms meet the evolving needs of our business and our customers.Our engineering culture will empower you to make effective decisions, work collaboratively and take accountability for engineering projects at the company's core and at the leading edge of the latest industry technology trends.This position will be Remote US based candidates. Candidates need to be willing to travel to Autodesk events & meetings.ResponsibilitiesDefine and evangelize the overall public cloud architecture vision, strategy, and roadmap, aligning with Autodesk's business objectives and technology directionServe as the primary technical leader for our AWS environment, providing deep architectural guidance and best practices for design, deployment, and operationsProvide significant architectural leadership and guidance for our Google Cloud Platform environment, ensuring consistency and optimizationDevelop and maintain comprehensive reference architectures, design patterns, and standards for cloud deployments, ensuring security, compliance, and operational excellenceEstablish and enforce cloud governance policies, security standards, and compliance frameworks across all public cloud environmentsDrive initiatives to optimize cloud spending, ensuring cost-effectiveness and resource efficiencyDesign highly scalable, resilient, and fault-tolerant cloud solutions to support our global operations and product offeringsCollaborate with security teams to define and implement robust security architectures and controls within our public cloud environmentsEvaluate new cloud technologies and services, providing recommendations for adoption based on business needs and architectural fitPartner effectively with engineering teams, security teams, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful cloud initiatives. Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesProvide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to other cloud architects and engineering teamsLead the resolution of complex cloud-related issues and provide expert support during critical incidentsMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with a significant focus on cloud architecture and engineeringDeep and extensive experience architecting, designing, and implementing solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS) is essentialSignificant hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) architecture and servicesFamiliarity with Microsoft Azure architecture and services is a plusProven ability to define and implement cloud governance frameworks and security best practicesExceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse teamsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and results-oriented approachAWS Solutions Architect Certification (required)Relevant GCP certifications (e.g., Professional, Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect) are highly desirableLearn MoreAbout AutodeskWelcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!BenefitsFrom health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visitingSalary transparency Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $159,100 and $257,400. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.Equal Employment OpportunityAt Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.Diversity & BelongingWe take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here:Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).

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