Hiring: Principal Cloud Architect Company: Western Governors University Location: Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:43:02 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Microservices, REST, Serverless, Terraform, Workday About the job Required Skills: •Join us to drive innovation at scale by shaping the future of cloud architecture across our technology ecosystem. As a Principal Cloud Architect, you will lead the design and evolution of modern, secure, and scalable cloud solutions, partnering closely with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to deliver high-impact outcomes. •Define and lead enterprise cloud architecture strategy aligned to business objectives and innovation goals •Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments •Partner with engineering teams to guide solution design, modernization, and migration initiatives •Establish cloud governance frameworks, standards, and best practices for architecture and operations •Drive adoption of cloud-native technologies including containers, serverless, and microservices •Lead architectural reviews and provide mentorship to senior engineers and architects •Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate emerging technologies and accelerate innovation Qualifications: •Background in regulated or highly secure environments •An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. •At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations and collaboration. •We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission. •This is a full-time, in-office position •Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. •Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu. •Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law. Compensation: •$161,000 - $249,500 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!