Consultant - Principal Cloud Engineer (Multi-Cloud Strategy & Automation)

ABOUT KALLES GROUP:

Everyone deserves to be secure. Our mission at Kalles Group is to help secure the future for companies of all shapes and sizes.

While our expertise spans multiple disciplines our method remains consistent: building trust and relationship with people -- whether you are a client a consultant or--in this case--a candidate.

No matter what role you come from--whether youre an executive or just starting your career-you can expect our highest level of attention and respect. We want to find the right fit for each role but we also want you to find the right fit for your career.

We believe the best way to show you what our team is like is to treat you like youre already a part of it. We hope youll consider joining our team of experienced professionals who are building their careers at Kalles Groupand having fun while doing it.

LOCATION:

This role requires on-site presence at our clients location in Issaquah WA.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Were seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer to guide the architecture strategy and development of multi-cloud infrastructure for one of our enterprise clients in the retail sector. This position requires a forward-thinking technical expert who can drive innovation provide leadership across cloud engineering teams and serve as a critical link between technology execution and business vision.

Youll play a central role in designing scalable platforms shaping cloud automation practices and mentoring engineers while contributing hands-on to strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will bring deep technical experience a consultative mindset and a passion for building cloud systems that are resilient secure and future-ready.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set and lead multi-cloud strategy aligned with enterprise goals guiding design and platform decisions across Azure GCP and AWS environments.

• Architect and build scalable secure cloud infrastructure using modern practices and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform Git and Azure DevOps.

• Mentor and support engineering teams fostering technical excellence peer learning and architecture review.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with platform security compliance and architecture teams to ensure scalable policy-aligned cloud adoption.

• Drive automation and performance improvements across CI/CD pipelines observability and operational tooling for hybrid and cloud-native environments.

ABOUT YOU

Your values:

• • Integrity: You believe in doing the right thing even when its uncomfortable seemingly inefficient or costly.
  • Purposefulness: You have a desire to serve others with your skillset and an openness to continuous learning and growth.
  • Ownership: You stick to your commitments follow up with action and seek clarity in communication & expectations.

Your Experience:

• • 15 years of experience working in complex IT environments with deep involvement in cloud architecture and engineering.

  • 5 years in a senior technical leadership role with a demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams.

  • Advanced expertise in cloud platforms including Azure GCP and/or AWS particularly in infrastructure design and automation.

  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools such as Terraform Git and Azure DevOps.

  • Proficient in one or more modern programming languages such as Go C# or Java for cloud-native application support.

  • Deep knowledge of cloud networking identity and security models especially in regulated or high-compliance environments.

  • Comfortable leading strategic conversations while also contributing technically to project outcomes.

WED LOVE IT IF YOU HAVE:

• • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related technical discipline.

  • Industry-recognized certifications in cloud architecture or DevOps practices.

  • Background working in high-volume distributed environments such as retail supply chain ecommerce or manufacturing.

  • Familiarity with data visualization and operational intelligence tools like Tableau or Power BI.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for additional incentives. The annual salary range for this role is $00.
• Work/life balance we know theres more to life than work! We encourage our team to pursue other passions get outside and spend time with family. We work with clients and consultants to set expectations for a manageable workload.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please fill out the form below (including uploading your most recent resume) and well be in touch! We know imposter syndrome can be a barrier to many great applicants. We hope youll still consider applying. Thats why weve made the application process as short and simple as possible.

Even if youre not a fit for the role you can expect to hear back from us! We want you to have the best experience as a candidate so please feel free to share feedback at any stage of the process to .

Kalles Group is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of creed nationality race ethnicity disability gender or other protected class.