[Remote] Principal Consultant, Cloud & Platform Engineering (AWS Focus)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Turnberry Solutions is seeking a Principal Consultant specializing in Cloud & Platform Engineering with a focus on AWS. This senior technical leader will partner with clients to design and deliver cloud solutions, engage in pre-sales activities, and provide architectural guidance across multi-cloud environments.ResponsibilitiesServe as a senior technical advisor to client stakeholders, including engineering leaders, architects, and executivesLead discussions around cloud strategy, platform design, and modernization approachesHelp clients define realistic roadmaps that balance business goals, security, cost, and operational maturityTranslate business problems into clear technical solutions that teams can executePartner with the sales team during pre-sales activities to support opportunity developmentParticipate in client discovery calls, technical deep dives, and solutioning sessionsHelp define scope, architecture approach, assumptions, and risks during proposal developmentReview and contribute to statements of work, ensuring technical accuracy and feasibilityAct as a trusted technical voice in early client conversations to build credibility and trustDesign and review enterprise-grade AWS architectures, including networking, identity, security, compute, and data servicesProvide architectural guidance for clients operating in multi-cloud or hybrid environmentsSet technical direction and guardrails for delivery teams across engagementsEnsure solutions align with AWS best practices, security standards, and client constraintsGuide clients in adopting infrastructure as code, deployment automation, and modern CI/CD practicesAdvise on observability, reliability, and operational readiness, including logging, monitoring, and incident responseHelp organization move from project-based delivery toward sustainable platform and product modelsMentor architects and senior engineers across projectsServe as an escalation point for complex technical decisionsContribute to internal reference architectures, standards, and acceleratorsSupport internal capability growth and consistency across cloud engagementsSkills10 or more years of experience in cloud architecture, platform engineering, or enterprise systemsStrong background delivering consulting or professional services engagementsExperience working directly with client leaders and technical decision-makersComfortable balancing hands-on technical depth with strategic advisory responsibilitiesAWS expertiseDeep experience designing and operating solutions on AWS in production environmentsStrong understanding of services such as EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, Route 53, RDS, DynamoDB, and S3Experience designing for security, high availability, disaster recovery, and cost optimizationMulti-Cloud experienceWorking knowledge of Azure and or GCPAbility to compare cloud services, patterns, and tradeoffs across providersExperience supporting hybrid or multi-cloud architectures, even if AWS is the primary platformStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiencesComfortable presenting to clients and facilitating technical discussionsPragmatic mindset that balances ideal architecture with real-world constraintsCollaborative, calm under pressure, and trusted by both clients and internal teamsAWS certifications preferred, especially Solutions Architect ProfessionalBenefitsA comprehensive healthcare package (medical, dental, vision)Disability and group term life insuranceHealth and flexible spending accountsA utilization bonus401(k) with matchFlexible time off for salaried employeesParental leave for salaried employeesFlexible work arrangements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)Company OverviewTurnberry Solutions is a business and technology consulting and implementation firm that believes brilliant strategy only matters when paired with excellent execution. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://threebridge.com.Company H1B SponsorshipTurnberry Solutions has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2026, 7 in 2025, 17 in 2024, 21 in 2023, 28 in 2022, 27 in 2021, 57 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.