Job Details

Base pay range

$138,600.00/yr - $200,550.00/yr

Job Summary

Would others describe you as an innovative, highly talented, and seasoned Principal Cloud Engineer? If so, we are building a team of world-class technology enthusiasts to architect, lead, design, and implement enterprise-grade cloud solutions. This role offers creativity, hands-on work, and the opportunity to leverage deep expertise in AWS services. You will drive technical innovation while mentoring high-performing teams and collaborating across functions to align cloud strategies with business objectives. If you have a passion for operational excellence, advanced technical skills, and a proven record of delivering robust cloud-native applications, Consumer Cellular has a place for you.

You will need to reside within 50 miles of our Corporate Headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ as this role has the option of hybrid or onsite.

Technologies you will work with

Programming & Frameworks

Python

Front end experience (React.js, Angular.js) - nice to have

S3, DynamoDB, Aurora, SAM, VPC, Route 53, API Gateway, Lambda, CloudFormation, Terraform, IAM, Cognito, KMS

DevOps & Automation

Microservices & Serverless Architecture, REST, GraphQL, SNS, SQS, EventBridge

Database & Data Management

SQL & NoSQL Databases, Amazon ElastiCache, Redis

Security & Compliance

Application & Cloud Security Best Practices. Compliance & Governance (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)

Confluence, JIRA, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe

Soft Skills

Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Continuous Learning, Collaboration & Teamwork

What you will do

• Architecture & Development: Architect and implement enterprise-grade applications in cloud environments and design patterns for microservices, containerization, and serverless computing ensuring scalability, maintainability, high availability and performance. Evaluate and make critical decisions regarding technologies, frameworks, and methodologies ensuring adherence to well-architected frameworks and long-term vision.
• Strategic Cloud Leadership: Define and drive the cloud strategy to align technical initiatives with business objectives, ensuring robust, scalable, and cost-optimized architectures. Lead a team of cloud engineers, ensuring collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the team.
• Infrastructure as Code & Automation: Champion automation by developing and enforcing infrastructure as code practices using CloudFormation, Terraform, and related tools to streamline deployments and manage resources efficiently.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication: Partner with engineering and cross-functional teams to build and deliver custom enterprise software applications. Establish productive working relationships with internal teams, partners and external vendors. Present technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders clearly and concisely. Present project updates, technical challenges, risks and solutions to executives and customers, as necessary.
• Security & Compliance Oversight: Implement cloud-native best practices, including design patterns, application lifecycle, identity access management and network security. Effectively manage risk, change, and uncertainties to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Remain current on emerging technologies and industry trends, integrating innovative approaches into Consumer Cellulars cloud roadmap. Ensure high standards of development and best practices are adhered to by the team.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering or a related technical field or relevant experience. Advanced degrees and/or AWS certifications (such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) are preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive, hands-on experience in designing, developing, and operating large-scale cloud environments, with a focus on AWS-based solutions.

Skills

• Extensive hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration platforms, Infrastructure Automation & Configuration Management.
• Expert in resilient microservices architectures, object-oriented and functional programming paradigms and event driven design patterns.
• Proven experience in database management within AWS environments and Cloud security concepts.
• Leadership abilities, including mentoring, conflict resolution, and team building.
• Solid understanding of Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Scaled Agile frameworks like SAFe)
• Experience in telecom or related industries is a plus.

About Consumer Cellular

Founded in 1995, Consumer Cellular is the first wireless provider built for Americans 50+. An approved wireless partner of AARP, Consumer Cellular serves over 4 million subscribers with affordable plans, popular phones, and nationwide coverage, backed by top-rated, 100% U.S. based customer support. Based in Scottsdale, AZ with 3,000 employees in the U.S., Consumer Cellular has earned recognition as a leading wireless brand for customer service.

Pay & Benefits Data (in accordance with the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act)

Minimum Salary: $138,600

Maximum Salary: $200,550

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary by location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. Our Talent Acquisition team can answer any additional questions as you move through the selection process. As part of our Total Rewards package, Consumer Cellular, Inc. offers a broad range of benefits and perks that enhance wellbeing, including health, life, and retirement options.

• Competitive base pay with potential for shift differential, overtime and bonus pay
• Medical insurance (company-paid for full-time employee coverage)
• Dental and Vision insurance (company-paid for full-time employee coverage)
• 401(k) company match of 100% up to 6% of your pay
• Discounted Consumer Cellular wireless phone plan for employees
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after a 30-day waiting period
• 6 company-paid holidays plus 16 hours of floating holiday accrual per year
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health care and dependent care expenses
• Life and AD&D insurance equal to 1x your annual earnings (company-paid)
• Long-Term Disability insurance (company-paid)
• Employee Assistance Program (company-paid)
• Employee rewards program

*Accrue up to 40 hours in first year for hourly positions and up to 120 hours for salaried positions.

Pre-employment background check and drug screen is required.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Telecommunications