Principal Infrastructure Engineer – Public Cloud Storage

Wells Fargo

. Lead the design, engineering, automation, and adoption of cloud-based storage services, primarily on Google Cloud Platform .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $159,000 - $279,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in cloud storage engineering, particularly on Google Cloud Platform, with a strong focus on Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform. Proven ability to lead cloud adoption initiatives, establish governance standards, and optimize storage solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

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Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Infrastructure-as-Code Using TerraformCloud Storage EngineeringHybrid Cloud EnvironmentsCloud Networking and Security

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Hard Skills

Cloud Object StorageCloud File StorageCloud Block StorageData ProtectionWorkload Migration StrategiesOperational Governance FrameworksCapacity PlanningPerformance OptimizationDisaster RecoveryCost Management

Soft Skills

TroubleshootingCommunicationStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

TerraformGoogle Cloud StorageFilestoreS3Persistent DiskNetApp ONTAPCohesityDell Technologies Storage Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Google Professional Cloud ArchitectGoogle Professional Cloud Network EngineerAWS Solutions ArchitectMicrosoft Azure Architect

Industry Keywords

Cloud AdoptionMulti-Cloud Storage ArchitecturesRegulated Enterprise EnvironmentsKubernetesCI/CD Workflows

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, engineering, automation, and adoption of cloud-based storage services, primarily on Google Cloud Platform
Develop cloud storage strategy and establish enterprise standards, reference architectures, and engineering best practices
Lead storage strategy initiatives supporting hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud adoption
Drive onboarding of new storage products, services, and technologies
Partner with application, platform, security, and infrastructure teams to accelerate cloud adoption
Design and implement workload migration strategies between on-premises and cloud environments
Build and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform
Automate storage provisioning, lifecycle management, and operational workflows
Establish governance, security, compliance, encryption, and data protection standards
Evaluate emerging technologies and provide architectural recommendations to leadership
Develop patterns for object, file, and block storage consumption across cloud and hybrid environments
Collaborate with vendors and product teams on roadmap development and platform enhancements
Support capacity planning, performance optimization, resiliency, disaster recovery, and cost management initiatives
Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership for cloud storage modernization efforts
Establish strategic direction for public cloud storage services
Deliver scalable, secure, and standardized storage platforms
Accelerate cloud adoption through automation and self-service capabilities
Enable workload and data mobility across on-premises and cloud environments
Improve security, resiliency, operational efficiency, and customer experience across the enterprise storage landscape

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, education
5+ years of experience in storage engineering, cloud engineering, or infrastructure architecture
Deep hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Experience designing and supporting cloud object storage, cloud file storage, cloud block storage, and cloud data protection
Strong experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform
Proven experience operating in hybrid cloud environments and migrating workloads between on-premises and cloud platforms
Experience developing engineering standards, architecture patterns, and operational governance frameworks
Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, identity, encryption, and compliance requirements
Experience leading large-scale enterprise onboarding and modernization initiatives
Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Desired: experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, regulated enterprise environments, Kubernetes, containerized storage solutions, CI/CD and platform engineering workflows
Desired cloud certifications such as Google Professional Cloud Architect, Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer, AWS Solutions Architect, or Microsoft Azure Architect
Experience with Google Cloud Storage, Filestore, S3, Persistent Disk, multi-cloud storage architectures, NetApp ONTAP, Cohesity, or Dell Technologies Storage Platforms
Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Disability benefits
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
Parental leave
Critical caregiving leave
Discounts and savings
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarships for dependent children
Adoption reimbursement
Incentive opportunities may be available