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 enhance platform security. Continuously monitor the cloud environment, proactively identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks, vulnerabilities, and potential points of failure. Act as a technical point of contact for cloud-related discussions and participate in architectural reviews to ensure alignment with company standards.

Mentor and guide junior cloud engineers, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices within the team. Skills and Experience Needed : Bachelors in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, preferred. 10+ years as a Cloud Engineer or similar role, with a focus on deploying and managing cloud-based solutions in a B2B SaaS environment.

Strong expertise in cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Solid understanding of containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes. Knowledge of networking concepts, security best practices, and data storage solutions in the cloud.

Hands-on experience with monitoring and logging tools to ensure performance and stability. Ability to work in an Agile/Scrum environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Competencies: Accountability Adaptability AI Curiosity & Innovation Business Acumen Collaboration Customer Focus Dealing w/Ambiguity Driving for Results Initiating Action Technical/Professional Knowledge/Skills About the Company: Boards set the standard for what organizations can achieve. At OnBoard, our board management software helps boards function at a higher level so every organization can make a bigger difference in the world.