Principal Cloud Engineer

Date PostedMay 28, 2026LocationPortugalCompanyHexa ConsultingSalary €18 000 - €60 000 por ano TypeFull-time

Job Summary

The Principal Engineer will lead the architecture and design of cloud-based microservices systems. This role involves defining technical standards and ensuring scalable, reliable infrastructure. You will work closely with engineering teams to guide architectural decisions and development best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead microservices architecture design
  • Define technical standards and guidelines
  • Ensure system scalability and reliability
  • Mentor engineering team members

Required Skills

  • Cloud Architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Microservices & Containerization
  • Distributed Systems
  • CI/CD Pipelines

Job Details

Responsibilities: - Lead the architecture design and implementation of microservices-based cloud solutions. - Define technical standards, best practices, and guidelines for the engineering teams. - Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of cloud infrastructure. - Mentor and guide senior and lead engineers to foster technical growth. - Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical strategy with business objectives. Requirements: - Extensive experience in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP). - Deep expertise in microservices design, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines. - Strong background in distributed systems and API design. - Proven track record of leading large-scale technical projects. - Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.