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Principal Cloud Engineer

Job in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19107, USA
Listing for: Stratacuity
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-22
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 176000 - 196000 USD Yearly USD 176000.00 196000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job#: 3031225

Job Description:

Title:

Principal Cloud Platform Engineer

Location:

Hybrid in Philadelphia PA (Tues-Thurs onsite and Mon/Fri remote)

Pay: $175,000 - $195,000

Direct Hire / Perm Position

APPLY HERE:
Please send your resume to Skylar [email protected]

The Principal Cloud Platform Engineer serves as the organization's foremost technical authority on cloud platforms, providing strategic direction and thought leadership. This role defines enterprise cloud architecture standards, drives innovation, and ensures alignment between technology capabilities and business objectives. The principal engineer operates at the highest level of technical complexity, solving the most challenging problems and making architecture decisions with organization-wide impact.

While not a people manager, this position provides technical leadership across multiple teams, mentors senior engineers, and represents the organization in industry forums. The principal engineer evaluates emerging technologies, establishes proof-of-concepts, and makes recommendations that shape the organization's multi-year cloud strategy.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field Required or combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required

Experience:

* 10+ years' experience with progressive cloud engineering and extensive experience as a senior architect or principal engineer Required

* General

Experience with proven track record of enterprise-scale cloud transformations Required

* General

Experience with industry recognition through publications, speaking engagements, or open-source contributions Required

* General Experience and an unparalleled depth of knowledge with cloud architecture Required

* General Experience and mastery of multiple cloud platforms and hybrid architectures Required

* General

Experience with outstanding technical leadership and influence and exceptional strategic thinking/vision Required

* General

Experience with extensive knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements Required

* General Experience in healthcare IT with knowledge of regulatory compliance Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

MSFT Cert Azure Design Solut Required

MSFT Cert Azure Design Dev Op Preffered

MSFT Cert Azure Security Eng Preferred

MSFT Cert Azure Security Arch Preferred

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process.  for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview:
Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.

You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Employee Type:

Full Time

Location:

Philadelphia, PA, US

Job Type:

Engineering and Technicians

Date Posted:

April 22, 2026

Pay Range:

$176,000 - $196,000

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