Job Summary

Would others describe you as an innovative and highly talented, and seasoned Principal Cloud Engineer? If so, we are currently building a team of world-class, cutting-edge technology enthusiast to architect, lead, design, and implement enterprise-grade cloud solutions. This is a role where you get to be creative, roll up your sleeves, and leverage your 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 your passion is operational excellence, you have advanced technical skills, and a proven record of delivering robust cloud-native applications, Consumer Cellular has a place for YOU!

Technologies you will work with

Programming & Frameworks

Python, Go, React, Angular

Cloud & AWS Service

S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora, VPC, Route 53, API Gateway, EC2, Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk, CloudFormation, Terraform, IAM, Cognito, KMS

DevOps & Automation

Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, Ansible, Chef, AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, GitHub

Application Architecture

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

Database & Data Management

SQL & NoSQL Databases, Amazon ElastiCache, Redis, Memcached

Security & Compliance

Application & Cloud Security Best Practices.

Compliance & Governance (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)

Monitoring, Logging & Troubleshooting

AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk

Collaboration & Agile Practices

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 the Consumer Cellular’s cloud roadmap. Ensure high standards of development, and best practices are adhered to by the team.
  
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering or a related technical field is required 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

Consumer Cellular is the top-rated wireless provider that provides cellphones and no-contract service plans primarily to those 50+. Founded over 25 years ago on the belief that everyone should have affordable access to the safety and convenience of cellular service, they have become well known for their 100% U.S. based, award-winning customer support. Consumer Cellular has been honored by J.D. Power as #1 in Customer Service among Value MVNOs, 18 Times in a Row, making it the Most Awarded Brand for wireless customer service. In 2024, the company was also ranked #1 in network coverage and customer satisfaction among wireless carriers from ACSI. Additionally, the company has been ranked on the Inc. 5000 list 12 times. The company has been an approved AARP Provider for over 15 years and offers AARP members exclusive discounts on service. The Scottsdale, AZ. based company is privately held with 2985 employees and utilizes the nation's largest voice and data networks, which cover 99 percent of the U.S. population. Consumer Cellular's wireless phones and plans are available nationwide at leading retailers like Target and Walmart, online at ConsumerCellular.com, by phone at (888) 345-5509, or in person at any of our CCI retail locations. For J.D. Power 2022 Wireless Customer Care Mobile Virtual Network Operator Study award information, visit jdpower.com/awards. Based on 2024 ACSI® Survey of customers rating their own Wireless Service Provider. ACSI and its logo are registered trademarks of the American Customer Satisfaction Index LLC. Learn more at theacsi.org. For cellphone tutorials, features, applications, and company news, connect with Consumer Cellular on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.

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 based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. Our Talent Acquisition team are able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process. As part of our Total Rewards package, Consumer Cellular, Inc. offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

• Competitive base pay with potential for shift differential, overtime and bonus pay
• Medical insurance (98% company-paid for full-time employee only coverage)
• Dental and Vision insurance (100% company-paid for full-time employee only 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) available following 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 (100% company-paid)
• Long-Term Disability insurance (100% company-paid)
• Employee Assistance Program (100% company-paid)
• Education reimbursement
• Employee rewards program
• Accrue up to 40 hours in 1st year for hourly positions and up to 120 hours for salaried positions.
  
  
  

Pre-employment Background Check And Drug Screen Is Required.

Primary Location

United States-Arizona-Scottsdale

Job

Information Technology

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

No

Job Posting

Apr 30, 2025

Unposting Date

May 5, 2025