[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Valeo jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/valeo/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Valeo · Kronach Neuses # Principal Cloud Architect (m/f/d) Kronach Neuses Senior individual contributor Listed on Valeo’s official careers site. Posted October 3, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Valeo’s careers site →](https://valeo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/valeo_jobs/job/Kronach-Neuses/Principal-Discipline-Engineer--m-f-d-_REQ2026077411) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Valeo](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/valeo/) / Principal Cloud Architect (m/f/d) ## Job description Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies. Would you like to shape the future of intelligent mobility together with us? Become part of our VALEO team and revolutionize the experience of autonomous and connected driving. We are looking for YOU as Principal Cloud Architect (m/f/d) for our location in Kronach-Neuses/Bietigheim/Garching. These challenges await you as: Cloud Foundation & Landing Zone Architecture: Architect scalable multi-cloud landing zones (GCP & AWS). Own the Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) strategy to ensure the foundation is reproducible. Implement governance, multi-tenancy, and network topology that balances strict security with developer agility. ### Enabling Solution Architecture & Go-Live Blueprint cloud-native patterns for individual solutions, ensuring they are production-ready before Go-Live. Architect hybrid solutions bridging cloud services with physical hardware (HiL/SiL). ### SRE, Ops, & Toolchains Build the "Golden Path" for developers. Standardize CI/CD pipelines and observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenSearch). Implement SLIs/SLOs to transition teams to code-and-operate mindsets. ### DevSecOps & Compliance-as-Code Partner with the Foundation Lead to translate automotive regulatory requirements (ASPICE, ISO 26262) into automated pipeline checks and quality gates, ensuring security is baked in. ### Technical Mentorship Lead by example as a force multiplier for junior cloud engineers, setting architectural standards, conducting design reviews, and elevating the organization’s collective knowledge on distributed systems. ### You inspire us with that - Minimum - 8 years of experience in designing and implementing enterprise-scale cloud architectures on AWS and/or GCP, with a proven track record in Platform Engineering and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Expert-level knowledge of cloud and infrastructure technologies, including Terraform, Kubernetes (EKS/GKE), Docker, Helm, and AWS services such as IAM, Route 53, and CloudFront - Strong expertise in networking and toolchains, including DNS, TCP/IP, HTTP, VPN, VPC, Transit Gateway, as well as CI/CD and observability tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenSearch Hands-on experience in regulated environments (e.g., Automotive, FinTech, or MedTech) with a strong understanding of compliance-as-code, DevSecOps practices, and cybersecurity concepts such as OIDC, PKI, and Zero-Trust architectures - Excellent leadership and communication skills, acting as a mentor, modernization champion, technical evangelist, and analytical problem solver; experience with Automotive standards such as ASPICE and ISO 26262 is considered a strong advantage You speak German and English fluently Why Valeo: At VALEO, we firmly believe that great technologies are born out of passion. 💶 Compensation package. Performance-related salary components and company pension scheme (allowance). 💹 Career development. Scope to develop your own ideas as well as professional and personal development opportunities worldwide. 💚 Benefits. Allowances for sports, health, pension scheme, canteen, JobRad, free employee parking spaces, regular employee events and social support for a family-friendly environment. 🌎 Flexibility. Working models that harmonize your professional and private life. 🍀Work environment. Flat hierarchies and modern working methods provide you with an innovative working environment. 🚙 The future. We work together on the mobility trends of tomorrow. ### Good to know Your contact person: Melanie Heckel / melanie.heckel@valeo.com We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds as well as from people with disabilities. For data protection reasons, please submit your application documents exclusively online via the job portal on our website Follow us on LinkedIn and Kununu! ### Job Engineering Disciplines Organization: GTSC BG/PG System Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-07-31 Join Us! Being part of our team, you will join: - one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development - a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration - more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth - a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development More information on Valeo: [https://www.valeo.com](https://www.valeo.com) ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 3, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 16 days - Location: Kronach Neuses[Apply on Valeo’s careers site →](https://valeo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/valeo_jobs/job/Kronach-Neuses/Principal-Discipline-Engineer--m-f-d-_REQ2026077411) ## More jobs at Valeo ### [VIE Production System & Projects](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/valeo/jobs/12615d58893a3a8c14b3/) Kronach Neuses ### [AI Adoption Leader (F/H)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/valeo/jobs/e5ad369c29da8027a5d3/) ### [AI Team Manager, AI4ALL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/valeo/jobs/fa0fb1830844cd36c8af/) Cairo ### [APU Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/valeo/jobs/19f5c94606f2dbe9755e/) Changshu ### [APU Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/valeo/jobs/0ad35b9b9f3a4242ff16/) Juarez ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal Cloud Security Technical Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ntt/jobs/cdbc480433fd9eb1d279/) NTT · Johannesburg, South Africa ### [Principal Cloud Technical Architect (Google)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ntt/jobs/d644184d8e2ff07d6883/) NTT · Johannesburg, South Africa ### [Principal Cloud Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cvs-health/jobs/06445834ab9b595d97e5/) CVS Health · Work from home, CO ### [Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) Cloud & AI Apps](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/47b2ebccc77142ca483c/) Microsoft · Mexico City, México ### [Cloud Solution Architect - Cloud & AI Apps](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/bc869462ac0483ecfe84/) Microsoft · Brazil, Distrito Federal, Brasilia OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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