Job Description

Salary: $149,600 - 199,500 per year Requirements:

• We require a bachelors degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a closely related discipline; a masters degree is preferred.
• We need 15+ years of IT experience, including at least 5 years in solution architecture and cloud technologies.
• We look for 12+ years of cloud architecture or comparable industry experience.
• We require deep expertise in Microsoft Azure; experience with AWS or GCP is a strong advantage.
• We value hands-on experience with cloud-native services, microservices architecture, and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or ARM templates.
• We expect strong architecture design and delivery experience across Azure and hybrid cloud environments.
• We seek a track record of building secure, scalable, and resilient solutions in large, highly regulated cloud environments.
• We need a solid understanding of enterprise security, compliance, and governance frameworks.
• We prefer experience with migration programs and hybrid cloud setups.
• We highly value cloud certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
• We require strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

• We act as the enterprise cloud architecture lead for merger, acquisition, and divestiture work, defining scalable integration approaches across acquired organizations.
• We lead technical due diligence for M&A programs by assessing cloud maturity, architecture posture, risk, and integration complexity.
• We design and execute cloud integration playbooks, including landing zone alignment, identity integration, security harmonization, and application modernization.
• We drive architectural consistency across multiple business units and resolve complex cross-domain design issues.
• We provide strategic guidance on cloud, M&A integration, and enterprise architecture trends, and represent us in vendor and partner discussions.
• We define and govern enterprise cloud solution patterns and reference architectures across Azure and hybrid environments.
• We shape cloud architecture standards, security guardrails, and governance models while influencing policy decisions and handling design exceptions.
• We perform technical assessments and optimization reviews for both existing and new cloud deployments.
• We collaborate with enterprise architecture, cloud platform operations, and governance teams to ensure solutions integrate smoothly into our cloud ecosystem.
• We mentor senior architects and engineers, elevate architecture maturity, and lead enablement efforts that embed cloud best practices.

• ARM
• AWS
• Architect
• Azure
• Cloud
• GCP
• Security
• Terraform
• microservices

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We are McKesson, an impact-driven Fortune 10 healthcare company that helps make quality care more accessible and affordable through insights, products, and services. We foster a culture where people can grow, contribute ideas, and make a meaningful difference in the future of health. This Principal Cloud Solutions Architect role sits within our Enterprise Cloud Services Onboarding team and is centered on enterprise cloud strategy, with a primary focus on merger and acquisition integration across Azure and hybrid environments. We offer a competitive total rewards package, including base pay, and may provide bonus or long-term incentive opportunities. The posted base pay range for this position is $149,600 to $199,500.

last updated 41 week of 2026

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