Insight · 22 hours ago
Principal Software Engineer (Cloud)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expInsight is a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator specializing in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge solutions. The role of Principal Software Engineer (Cloud) involves designing and implementing cloud architectures, leading enterprise projects, and providing expert advisory to clients on Azure solutions.
Cloud ComputingConsumer SoftwareInformation TechnologyNetwork SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Design, plan, and implement Microsoft Azure infrastructure solutions, including core services such as compute, networking, storage, identity, and governance
Lead and deliver enterprise Azure projects encompassing cloud architecture, migration assessments, proof-of-concept deployments, and full-scale implementations
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by providing Azure subject-matter expertise, recommending best-fit solutions, and aligning architecture decisions with business objectives and industry best practices
Provide in-depth advisory on enterprise networking, hybrid connectivity, identity, and security architecture within Azure and hybrid cloud environments
Demonstrate thought leadership through internal enablement, customer workshops, and executive briefings, focusing on Azure trends, cloud-native design patterns, and platform innovation
Contribute to the growth of Insight’s knowledge base and IP by developing reusable templates, automation scripts, and documentation around Azure landing zones, DevOps, and infrastructure-as-code
Collaborate with practice leadership to co-develop offerings, accelerators, and reference architectures, including Azure migration toolkits, cloud readiness frameworks, and pilot environments
Engage with Microsoft and other strategic partners to co-develop Azure-centric solutions, ensuring alignment with partner roadmaps and Insight’s go-to-market strategy
Stay passionate and current on Azure platform advancements, industry cloud adoption trends, and emerging technologies such as AI, edge, and platform engineering in the Azure ecosystem
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in cloud consulting or services delivery, with a strong focus on architecting and implementing cloud solutions in client environments
5+ years of hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), including design, deployment, and operational management of cloud-native and hybrid workloads
Proven track record of client-facing consulting engagements, including assessments, architecture design sessions, migration planning, and post-deployment advisory
Demonstrated success in presales roles, including scoping, solution development, proposal support, and collaboration with sales teams to position cloud services and offerings
5+ years of experience working in or with cloud integrators, MSPs, or channel service providers, with a strong understanding of service packaging, go-to-market execution, and customer value realization
3+ years of experience leading or collaborating within cross-functional delivery teams on large-scale cloud transformation projects or modernization initiatives
Benefits
Freedom to work from another location—even an international destination—for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year.
Company
Insight
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10001+ employees
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Co-Founder/Chairman of the Board
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