Principal Engineer – Cloud Automations Engineer

Western Alliance Bank

. Serve as the principal technical authority for cloud automation across Azure and AWS .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in cloud automation across Azure and AWS, with a strong focus on Infrastructure as Code, automation strategies, and architectural standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and align automation designs with regulatory compliance and enterprise governance.

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Cloud Automation ExpertiseInfrastructure As Code (IaC)Azure And AWS ProficiencyAdvanced Networking And Security KnowledgeLeadership In Cross-Functional Teams

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure As CodeAutomationTerraformAnsiblePythonBashCloud NetworkingSecurityCI/CDKubernetes

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInfluencing Technical DirectionMentoring And Coaching

Tools & Technologies

AzureAWSCI/CD PlatformsContainersGovernance Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Computer ScienceMaster's Degree Or MBA Preferred

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesBankingRegulatory ComplianceGovernance ControlsEnterprise Architecture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudKubernetesPythonSDLCTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the principal technical authority for cloud automation across Azure and AWS
Provide direction on architecture, platform strategy, engineering standards, and complex technical decisions
Define and evolve enterprise cloud reference architectures, standards, and guardrails for security, networking, identity, automation, resiliency, and service design
Lead the design and review of high-impact, cross-functional automation initiatives, including migrations, platform modernization, and cloud integrations with on-premises and third-party environments
Drive the organization’s automation strategy and roadmap
Establish and mature automation-first engineering practices using Python, PowerShell, Infrastructure as Code, policy-as-code, CI/CD, and self-service platform capabilities
Partner with Cloud Operations and service owners to improve business processes through automation while maintaining reliability, observability, recoverability, and performance
Influence and strengthen the Cloud Center of Excellence by defining automation standards, reusable patterns, governance mechanisms, and architectural review practices
Evaluate and guide adoption of cloud-native and third-party technologies
Create and maintain SDLC documentation, high-level designs, engineering patterns, decision frameworks, and architecture guidance
Partner with security, risk, and compliance stakeholders to align automation designs with enterprise controls and regulatory expectations
Support cost-aware automation architecture decisions with finance, product, and engineering leadership
Mentor engineers and technical leads through coaching, design reviews, and technical guidance

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of progressive experience delivering infrastructure automation, configuration management, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions at enterprise scale
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required
Deep hands-on and architectural experience in both Azure and AWS environments
Experience defining cloud architecture standards, automations, high-level designs, and platform strategies in large, complex organizations
Advanced expertise in Infrastructure as Code and automation, including Terraform, Ansible, Python, and Bash
Deep expertise in cloud networking and security, including IAM, VPC/VNet design, segmentation, private connectivity patterns, VPN architecture, and enterprise governance controls
Experience establishing or maturing engineering standards, platform guardrails, and governance models for cloud adoption at scale
Strong understanding of reliability, resiliency, disaster recovery, observability, and performance engineering in cloud environments
Experience with containers, Kubernetes, and CI/CD platforms in enterprise delivery models
Strong architectural and technical review skills, including evaluating trade-offs and guiding teams toward scalable, supportable solutions
Experience working across architecture, security, operations, application teams, and executive stakeholders
Ability to influence technical direction without relying solely on formal authority
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to engineers and senior leadership
Previous leadership experience preferred, with advanced to expert experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously
Established expertise in one or more key domains of the bank: Deposits, Loans, Operations, or Reporting
Ability to walk through top-level process design
Capability to work with regulatory partners such as the CFPB, OCC, and FRB through audits and collaboration efforts
Advanced to expert knowledge of Financial Services or Banking preferred
Advanced to expert knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices
Advanced to expert familiarity with the capability model across IT and available applications and infrastructures
Experience designing, enhancing, and ensuring compliance with governance frameworks across the IT organization
Master's degree or MBA in a related field preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
An ownership stake in the company
Medical and dental insurance
Time off
401k matching program
Tuition assistance program
Employee volunteer program
Wellness program
Opportunity to bolster business knowledge and learn how successful companies operate and manage their finances