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Principal Software Engineer

Insight
Remote, OR Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026
Requisition Number: 104936 Cloud Automation Engineer – Principal / SSE Location: You will have the flexibility to work fully remote from anywhere across Arizona, US. Insight at a Glance * 14,000 engaged teammates globally * $8.2 billion in revenue in 2025 * Certified as a Great Place to work in 9 Countries in 2025 * Fortune 500 Company (No. 447) in 2025 * Received 25 industry and partner awards in the past year * $1.4M total charitable contributions in 2024 by Insight globally Now is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organizations through complex digital decisions. About the role The team is looking for a motivated and passionate Cloud Automation Engineer to join a consulting practice. The ideal candidate is a practitioner of cutting-edge automation tools and provisioning in a public cloud provider – AWS, GCP, or Azure. The ideal candidate will have experience in customer-facing roles and success delivering cloud solutions with IaC automation on projects. As a Cloud Automation Engineer, you will get to: * Leverage the latest DevOps and Cloud automation tools such as Hashicorp Terraform, ARM Template, Cloud Formation, Powershell, Azure DevOps, and/or GitHub Actions to deploy cloud solutions for enterprise clients * Become a full-stack Hashicorp and automation focused Cloud Architect * Work on teams that design, plan and implement cloud solutions for enterprise customers in a major public cloud provider: Azure & AWS * Work on teams that design, plan and implement container platform-based solutions in a Kubernetes platform * Work on large-scale app modernization projects through application rationalization and modernization processes * Work on client projects that encompass systems architecture, proof-of-concept and technical deployment services * Integrate emerging technologies into offerings to provide sales teams additional opportunities to approach customers with new ideas/engagement. * Collaborate with Practice leadership and thought leaders on pre-sales engagements, solution designs and proposals * Assist with development of new offerings within frameworks for emerging cloud technologies * Become a partner, subject-matter expert and trusted advisor to clients, advising on best-fit technologies and best practices * Be AmbITious: This opportunity is not just about what you do today but also about where you can go tomorrow. When you bring your hunger, heart, and harmony to Insight, your potential will be met with continuous opportunities to upskill, earn promotions, and elevate your career. What we’re looking for * In-depth experience in automation, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), Configuration-as-Code (CaC) and management of cloud hosted resources * Experience working in a DevOps and Agile culture * Experience with industry DevOps and IaC tools such as Hashicorp Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins is preferred * Experience in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing is a preferred * Background in application development, .Net, or other development frameworks is a plus * Background in systems engineering, networking, and server infrastructure also works * Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field preferred. * Certifications in relevant technologies, cloud providers, or demonstration of ongoing learning * 4 years of experience in consulting services or similar roles focused on project-based work, and/or solution development. * 1-2 years of leading teammates or being part of large teams on projects * Breadth of knowledge across Google AWS and Azure Cloud products & solutions * Prior work experience in a Consulting/Architecture position within a software and/or services company. What you can expect We’re legendary for taking care of you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight. Some of our benefits include: * Freedom to work from another location—even an international destination—for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year. But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities. Join us today, your ambITious journey starts here. Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. At Insight, we celebrate diversity of skills and experience so even if you don’t feel like your skills are a perfect match - we still want to hear from you! Insight does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will be treated as direct applications from the candidate, and recruiters or agencies who submit candidates for this position without a prior, written vendor agreement will not be eligible for any form of compensation, even if the candidate is hired. The position described above provides a summary of some the job duties required and what it would be like to work at Insight. For a comprehensive list of physical demands and work environment for this position, click here. Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. Posting Notes: Remote || Arizona (US-AZ) || United States (US) || Engineering; IT Infrastructure & Support || None || US - Chandler,AZ ||

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