Principal Cloud Engineer

Description
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field
10+ years of software engineering experience
8+ years of experience building RESTful microservices using Java and Spring Boot
5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Native development, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and CI/CD (Jenkins Core)
Proven experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
Technical Skills:
Strong proficiency in crafting microservices using software design patterns, the Twelve-Factor App methodology, and SDLC principles
Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
Expertise with asynchronous workers and resilient messaging platforms including Kafka, SNS, and SQS
Deep understanding of AWS services such as Lambda, AWS Batch, and associated scaling mechanisms
Proficiency in relational databases and SQL
Hands-on experience with unit and integration test automation using Jest, Cucumber, JUnit, and Mockito
Engineering Excellence:
Ability to design and build resilient, fault-tolerant systems capable of operating in unreliable environments
Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to design end-to-end solutions
Passion for learning new technologies, frameworks, and engineering practices
Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize optimally
Participation in key engineering practices such as code reviews, design reviews, environment strategy, and CI/CD pipeline improvements
Strong organization and attention to detail
Sophisticated solving skills, with the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve performance, resiliency, or production issues
Ability to interpret and analyze product requirements, and translate them into scalable, secure, and cloud-native technical designs that align with business goals and architectural standards.
Collaborate with product owners and architects to define solution approaches, create design artifacts, and ensure the technical vision supports long?term product strategy.
Evaluate trade-offs, identify dependencies, and propose design patterns that optimize performance, resiliency, and maintainability.
The Role
You will have the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise while collaborating with engineers in a lively, fast-paced, and dynamic environment. You will work closely with technical leaders, product owners, and architects to build highly reliable services using modern engineering practices. As a member of the team, you will lead and mentor software engineers, guiding them in industry Standards for cloud Native software development.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Merrimack, NH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Merrimack,NH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.