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Banner Health was named to Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies in America 2025 list for the third consecutive year and named to Newsweek's list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America for the second year in a row. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.
Banner Health’s Cloud Platform Engineering organization is a place where deep technical mastery meets genuine purpose. As a Principal Cloud Architect will find this opportunity compelling for the technical rigor, organizational impact, and culture of disciplined engineering excellence. The Cloud Platform Engineering team operates as a strategic enabler for the enterprise, delivering a secure, scalable, and fully automated cloud foundation that supports mission‑critical workloads across the organization. Their work spans enterprise‑grade landing zones, standardized IaC patterns, automated governance, and platform capabilities that accelerate delivery while upholding the highest standards of reliability and compliance. The team is composed of deeply skilled architects and engineers who value clarity, precision, and partnership, creating an environment where a senior architect can meaningfully influence cloud strategy, guide architectural direction, and collaborate with peers who share a commitment to building robust, future‑ready platforms.
This is a remote position. In this role you would work Monday through Friday normal business hours and can be a remote position if you live in the following states only: AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV & WY.
Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options, so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is a key member within the Cloud Platform Engineering Organization. Leads cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize Banner Health’s multi-cloud infrastructure across Azure, AWS, and OCI. The role helps lead the development of Banner’s long-term cloud strategy, ensuring scalability, security, resiliency, and cost-effectiveness across the organization’s cloud systems. Works closely with the Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations and Network Operations departments, Digital Engineering and support stakeholders across departments to lead cloud adoption and migration, enhance cloud maturity, improve performance, implement best practices, and drive cloud-based innovation. Serves as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor, providing guidance and working closely with IT partners and business units to ensure successful solution delivery on cloud platforms. This position works at the intersection of Digital Transformation and Cloud Modernization to ensure that Banner’s cloud capabilities align with business needs and scale to meet future growth.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Provides strategic and technical oversight in developing, managing, and optimizing multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, OCI). Leads cloud architecture and governance initiatives ensuring scalability and compliance, as well as partnering with Cybersecurity on security, across all platforms.
2. Designs, develops, and oversees the implementation of service offerings for platform engineering.
3. Serves as a cloud-native technical resource to determine business needs and recommend solutions across the broader cloud and platform engineering ecosystems. Provides thought leadership in cloud native technologies, DevOps, and platform engineering. Provides insights into the partner ecosystem, advancements and emerging technologies related to Platform Engineering, Automation and Observability.
4. Implements and maintains secure cloud connectivity solutions (AWS Direct Connect, Azure Express Route, Oracle Fastconnect or Google Cloud Interconnect).
5. Aligns solutions with standards and best practices, working with cross-functional engineering and business teams. Collaborates with IT team to integrate cloud solutions with on-premises infrastructure that drives innovation.
6. Ensures resiliency by managing critical disaster recovery and response plans for cloud outages, security events and incidents. Maintains comprehensive documentation, disaster recovery plans, and performs ongoing gap analysis to optimize cloud performance.
7. Creates and maintains cloud architecture diagrams. Develops and delivers proof of concepts. Contributes to developing the best internal practices and new, innovative, hands-on service offerings that are put into production.
8. Designs and implements automation tools to enable efficient cloud services deployment and meet business demands.
9. Provides leadership and mentorship to cloud engineers, ensuring adherence to cloud best practices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent level of education and experience.
At least 15 years of software engineering, digital engineering and application modernization experience, including a minimum of 5 years of experience designing and developing cloud and microservices at scale. Must also have demonstratable relevant experience optimizing Kubernetes deployed workloads on cloud platform and experience with AI development tools. Must have experience leading peers in the delivery of enterprise solutions.
Proven experience with platform operating models and product-driven digital engineering. Hands-on experience designing and scaling digital applications on cloud platforms, preferably AWS and Azure. Experience with large-scale cloud migrations and modernization initiatives.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering disciplines (i.e., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, etc.).
Professional level certifications on public cloud platforms (Google, AWS and Azure preferred).
Experience in Healthcare Information Technology is strongly desired.
Deep knowledge of at least one cloud provider between Google, AWS and Azure and working knowledge of other clouds.
Experience with cloud cost optimization.
Experience with specific tools and platforms:
Coding / Scripting Languages: Java/J2EE, C#, Python, Ruby, Go
Software Development Frameworks: React, Angular, Spring/SpringBoot, .Net
Database: Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL
CI/CD & Version Control: GitLab, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins
Artifactory/Container Registries: JFrog, Nexus, Cloudsmith, GitHub Packages
Deployment Manager
Container Platforms: Kubernetes, EKS, AKS, GKE, RKE, Docker Hub, ECR/ACR
Observability: Dynatrace, Splunk, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Datadog, Grafana
Security Tools: WIZ, Palo Alto, Tenable, CyberArk, Snyk, Qualys
Work Management: ServiceNow, JIRA, Confluence
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Estimated Pay Range:
$76.73 - $127.88 / hour Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
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Department Name:
IT Service OperationsWork Shift:
DayJob Category:
Information Technology
Banner Health was named to Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies in America 2025 list for the third consecutive year and named to Newsweek's list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America for the second year in a row. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.
Banner Health’s Cloud Platform Engineering organization is a place where deep technical mastery meets genuine purpose. As a Principal Cloud Architect will find this opportunity compelling for the technical rigor, organizational impact, and culture of disciplined engineering excellence. The Cloud Platform Engineering team operates as a strategic enabler for the enterprise, delivering a secure, scalable, and fully automated cloud foundation that supports mission‑critical workloads across the organization. Their work spans enterprise‑grade landing zones, standardized IaC patterns, automated governance, and platform capabilities that accelerate delivery while upholding the highest standards of reliability and compliance. The team is composed of deeply skilled architects and engineers who value clarity, precision, and partnership, creating an environment where a senior architect can meaningfully influence cloud strategy, guide architectural direction, and collaborate with peers who share a commitment to building robust, future‑ready platforms.
This is a remote position. In this role you would work Monday through Friday normal business hours and can be a remote position if you live in the following states only: AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV & WY.
Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options, so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is a key member within the Cloud Platform Engineering Organization. Leads cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize Banner Health’s multi-cloud infrastructure across Azure, AWS, and OCI. The role helps lead the development of Banner’s long-term cloud strategy, ensuring scalability, security, resiliency, and cost-effectiveness across the organization’s cloud systems. Works closely with the Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations and Network Operations departments, Digital Engineering and support stakeholders across departments to lead cloud adoption and migration, enhance cloud maturity, improve performance, implement best practices, and drive cloud-based innovation. Serves as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor, providing guidance and working closely with IT partners and business units to ensure successful solution delivery on cloud platforms. This position works at the intersection of Digital Transformation and Cloud Modernization to ensure that Banner’s cloud capabilities align with business needs and scale to meet future growth.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Provides strategic and technical oversight in developing, managing, and optimizing multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, OCI). Leads cloud architecture and governance initiatives ensuring scalability and compliance, as well as partnering with Cybersecurity on security, across all platforms.
2. Designs, develops, and oversees the implementation of service offerings for platform engineering.
3. Serves as a cloud-native technical resource to determine business needs and recommend solutions across the broader cloud and platform engineering ecosystems. Provides thought leadership in cloud native technologies, DevOps, and platform engineering. Provides insights into the partner ecosystem, advancements and emerging technologies related to Platform Engineering, Automation and Observability.
4. Implements and maintains secure cloud connectivity solutions (AWS Direct Connect, Azure Express Route, Oracle Fastconnect or Google Cloud Interconnect).
5. Aligns solutions with standards and best practices, working with cross-functional engineering and business teams. Collaborates with IT team to integrate cloud solutions with on-premises infrastructure that drives innovation.
6. Ensures resiliency by managing critical disaster recovery and response plans for cloud outages, security events and incidents. Maintains comprehensive documentation, disaster recovery plans, and performs ongoing gap analysis to optimize cloud performance.
7. Creates and maintains cloud architecture diagrams. Develops and delivers proof of concepts. Contributes to developing the best internal practices and new, innovative, hands-on service offerings that are put into production.
8. Designs and implements automation tools to enable efficient cloud services deployment and meet business demands.
9. Provides leadership and mentorship to cloud engineers, ensuring adherence to cloud best practices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent level of education and experience.
At least 15 years of software engineering, digital engineering and application modernization experience, including a minimum of 5 years of experience designing and developing cloud and microservices at scale. Must also have demonstratable relevant experience optimizing Kubernetes deployed workloads on cloud platform and experience with AI development tools. Must have experience leading peers in the delivery of enterprise solutions.
Proven experience with platform operating models and product-driven digital engineering. Hands-on experience designing and scaling digital applications on cloud platforms, preferably AWS and Azure. Experience with large-scale cloud migrations and modernization initiatives.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering disciplines (i.e., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, etc.).
Professional level certifications on public cloud platforms (Google, AWS and Azure preferred).
Experience in Healthcare Information Technology is strongly desired.
Deep knowledge of at least one cloud provider between Google, AWS and Azure and working knowledge of other clouds.
Experience with cloud cost optimization.
Experience with specific tools and platforms:
Coding / Scripting Languages: Java/J2EE, C#, Python, Ruby, Go
Software Development Frameworks: React, Angular, Spring/SpringBoot, .Net
Database: Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL
CI/CD & Version Control: GitLab, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins
Artifactory/Container Registries: JFrog, Nexus, Cloudsmith, GitHub Packages
Deployment Manager
Container Platforms: Kubernetes, EKS, AKS, GKE, RKE, Docker Hub, ECR/ACR
Observability: Dynatrace, Splunk, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Datadog, Grafana
Security Tools: WIZ, Palo Alto, Tenable, CyberArk, Snyk, Qualys
Work Management: ServiceNow, JIRA, Confluence
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
Estimated Pay Range:
$76.73 - $127.88 / hour Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote principal enterprise architect jobs.
- Ten or more years of enterprise architecture experience across large-scale technology environments
- Proficiency in architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or SABSA
- Deep expertise in cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience leading architecture governance bodies and cross-functional review boards
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
- Certifications such as TOGAF 9 Certified, AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, or similar
Tips for Your Remote Principal Enterprise Architect Job Search
Show async decision-making in your portfolio
Remote employers want proof you can drive complex architecture decisions without real-time collaboration. Include written architecture decision records, async review artifacts, and stakeholder alignment documents in your portfolio so hiring teams can evaluate your thinking before the first interview.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote principal enterprise architect openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your stack and seniority and apply directly without sorting through on-site listings mixed in with remote ones.
Highlight distributed stakeholder experience upfront
Remote principal enterprise architects are expected to align engineering leads, product owners, and executives who may never share a building. Call out specific examples of cross-functional alignment you drove asynchronously, naming the tools you used, such as Confluence, Miro, or Loom.
Prepare for whiteboard sessions in virtual format
Many remote interview panels for this role include a live architecture design session conducted over a shared whiteboard tool like FigJam or Lucidspark. Practice narrating your design thinking aloud while drawing, since remote interviewers can't read body language the way they can in person.
Remote Principal Enterprise Architect Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote principal enterprise architect job?
Remote principal enterprise architect roles go to candidates who can demonstrate strategic leadership without in-person presence. Employers screen for strong written communication, the ability to align distributed stakeholders asynchronously, and deep experience with enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF or Zachman. A portfolio of documented architecture decisions, roadmaps, and business outcomes carries more weight than credentials alone when you can't walk a hiring committee through your thinking in a room.
Which companies hire remote principal enterprise architects?
Employers currently hiring remote principal enterprise architects include Jumio, Celigo, and Pronix, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology firms, large financial institutions with distributed engineering teams, and healthcare technology companies are among the most consistent sources of remote openings at this seniority level.
Can you get a remote principal enterprise architect job with no experience?
Yes, but remote principal-level roles are harder to land without experience because you must operate independently from day one with minimal oversight. Remote-first startups and mid-size technology firms are more likely to take a chance on emerging architects than large enterprises are. Candidates can open doors by contributing to open-source architecture projects, publishing documented system design work, or earning recognized certifications like TOGAF that signal structured thinking.
Do you need a degree for remote principal enterprise architect jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prioritize demonstrated architecture experience, certifications, and a record of delivering enterprise-scale solutions over formal credentials. That said, a degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field still appears in most job postings at this level. What closes the gap without a degree is a strong portfolio of architecture artifacts, stakeholder alignment examples, and measurable business outcomes.
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