Associate Director of Cloud (Princeton Junction)
Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton Junction, New Jersey, United States, 08550
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Position Summary
The Associate Director (Cloud Architect) is an open position for
core technical leadership role
and a 100% focused on architecting, developing, and automating the most critical components of our AWS Cloud Platform and application delivery pipeline. This role requires
at least 10 years of hands-on experience
in application development, deep cloud expertise, and a
strong product development mindset -treating the cloud platform and developer toolchain as internal products with measurable user experience and continuous iteration. You will be the authoritative expert defining standards for IaC, CI/CD, and SecDevOps using
GitHub
as the primary source of truth. A key deliverable is driving innovation by incorporating
AI/ML tools into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
to enhance security, quality, and velocity across all application teams. Success in this role is measured strictly by the successful design, implementation, and scalability of complex, production-ready cloud solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
I. Deep Technical Design & Hands-On Engineering
AWS Foundational Architecture:
Serve as the technical owner and primary builder of the AWS Landing Zone architecture (Control Tower, AWS Organizations), ensuring high availability, network resilience (Transit Gateway), and cost efficiency. Expert IaC Development:
Author and maintain advanced, enterprise-grade Infrastructure-as-Code modules using
CloudFormation
and version control with
GitHub , promoting a strict GitOps model for infrastructure delivery. Scalable Application Architecture:
Architect, design, and validate highly scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient cloud-native architectures
for enterprise applications, enforcing best practices like serverless-first, auto-scaling, and multi-AZ deployments. Design application for disaster recovery in IaaS Cloud platform. Modern Application Development:
Leverage
10+ years of application development experience
to build robust, scalable, and secure cloud-native solutions (Cloud Front, Lambda, API Gateway, Elastic Beanstalk, ECS, DynamoDB, S3), focusing on performance and operational excellence. SecDevOps Automation:
Embed security automation at every phase of the CI/CD pipeline, implementing policy-as-code (e.g., OPA) and automated compliance checks without sacrificing developer velocity. Well knowledge around usage of AWS Config, Identity and Access management Roles and Policies , Organization Policies etc. II. Product Mindset & Innovation
Product Development Approach:
Own the cloud platform and developer toolchain as a product, focusing on improving developer experience (DX), reducing friction, and delivering measurable time-to-market improvements for application teams. AI-Powered SDLC Integration:
Lead the strategy and technical integration of emerging technologies (e.g., Generative AI for code generation, intelligent testing, automated security patch recommendations) to modernize our internal SDLC toolchain. CI/CD Mastery:
Architect and optimize the enterprise CI/CD platform (leveraging
GitHub Actions
or equivalent tooling) to enable true continuous delivery workflows. FinOps & Resource Optimization:
Develop automated mechanisms and reference architectures to optimize AWS spend and drive utilization efficiency across all business units. III. Technical Governance & Mentorship
Technical Standard Bearer:
Establish and enforce technical standards, design patterns, and quality gates for cloud adoption, ensuring consistency and adherence to regulatory compliance. Architecture Review:
Lead the technical review process for major cloud projects, ensuring all solutions are scalable, reliable, and adhere to defined security baselines. Qualifications & Experience:
Required Experience
Degree
Minimum BS level technical degree required; Computer Science or Engineering background preferred
Experience
10+ years
of progressive experience in IT/Software Development, with
7+ years
dedicated to large-scale, enterprise AWS engineering and DevOps delivery.
Core Skills
Expert-level proficiency in
Python, NodeJS
(or other major programming language) and
CloudFormation (Other IaC tools)
for building production systems.
Version Control
Expert-level knowledge of GitHub
for code management, branching strategies and leveraging features like Actions or Advanced Security.
Certification
Preferred:
Holds an active
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
and/or
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
certification.
Product Focus
Proven ability to define and deliver platform capabilities with a
product development mindset , emphasizing user stories (developer needs) and measurable outcomes (reduced deployment time, increased security coverage).
Technical Depth
Demonstrated expertise in designing and debugging complex IAM policies, network architectures, and troubleshooting high-volume, distributed cloud systems.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Compensation Overview:
Princeton - NJ - US: $169,150 - $204,970
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit .
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
Health Coverage:
Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care. Wellbeing Support:
Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). Financial Well-being and Protection:
401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support. Work-life benefits include:
Paid Time Off
US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
*Eligibility Disclosure:
T he summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting g
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: .
Position Summary
The Associate Director (Cloud Architect) is an open position for
core technical leadership role
and a 100% focused on architecting, developing, and automating the most critical components of our AWS Cloud Platform and application delivery pipeline. This role requires
at least 10 years of hands-on experience
in application development, deep cloud expertise, and a
strong product development mindset -treating the cloud platform and developer toolchain as internal products with measurable user experience and continuous iteration. You will be the authoritative expert defining standards for IaC, CI/CD, and SecDevOps using
GitHub
as the primary source of truth. A key deliverable is driving innovation by incorporating
AI/ML tools into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
to enhance security, quality, and velocity across all application teams. Success in this role is measured strictly by the successful design, implementation, and scalability of complex, production-ready cloud solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
I. Deep Technical Design & Hands-On Engineering
AWS Foundational Architecture:
Serve as the technical owner and primary builder of the AWS Landing Zone architecture (Control Tower, AWS Organizations), ensuring high availability, network resilience (Transit Gateway), and cost efficiency. Expert IaC Development:
Author and maintain advanced, enterprise-grade Infrastructure-as-Code modules using
CloudFormation
and version control with
GitHub , promoting a strict GitOps model for infrastructure delivery. Scalable Application Architecture:
Architect, design, and validate highly scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient cloud-native architectures
for enterprise applications, enforcing best practices like serverless-first, auto-scaling, and multi-AZ deployments. Design application for disaster recovery in IaaS Cloud platform. Modern Application Development:
Leverage
10+ years of application development experience
to build robust, scalable, and secure cloud-native solutions (Cloud Front, Lambda, API Gateway, Elastic Beanstalk, ECS, DynamoDB, S3), focusing on performance and operational excellence. SecDevOps Automation:
Embed security automation at every phase of the CI/CD pipeline, implementing policy-as-code (e.g., OPA) and automated compliance checks without sacrificing developer velocity. Well knowledge around usage of AWS Config, Identity and Access management Roles and Policies , Organization Policies etc. II. Product Mindset & Innovation
Product Development Approach:
Own the cloud platform and developer toolchain as a product, focusing on improving developer experience (DX), reducing friction, and delivering measurable time-to-market improvements for application teams. AI-Powered SDLC Integration:
Lead the strategy and technical integration of emerging technologies (e.g., Generative AI for code generation, intelligent testing, automated security patch recommendations) to modernize our internal SDLC toolchain. CI/CD Mastery:
Architect and optimize the enterprise CI/CD platform (leveraging
GitHub Actions
or equivalent tooling) to enable true continuous delivery workflows. FinOps & Resource Optimization:
Develop automated mechanisms and reference architectures to optimize AWS spend and drive utilization efficiency across all business units. III. Technical Governance & Mentorship
Technical Standard Bearer:
Establish and enforce technical standards, design patterns, and quality gates for cloud adoption, ensuring consistency and adherence to regulatory compliance. Architecture Review:
Lead the technical review process for major cloud projects, ensuring all solutions are scalable, reliable, and adhere to defined security baselines. Qualifications & Experience:
Required Experience
Degree
Minimum BS level technical degree required; Computer Science or Engineering background preferred
Experience
10+ years
of progressive experience in IT/Software Development, with
7+ years
dedicated to large-scale, enterprise AWS engineering and DevOps delivery.
Core Skills
Expert-level proficiency in
Python, NodeJS
(or other major programming language) and
CloudFormation (Other IaC tools)
for building production systems.
Version Control
Expert-level knowledge of GitHub
for code management, branching strategies and leveraging features like Actions or Advanced Security.
Certification
Preferred:
Holds an active
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
and/or
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
certification.
Product Focus
Proven ability to define and deliver platform capabilities with a
product development mindset , emphasizing user stories (developer needs) and measurable outcomes (reduced deployment time, increased security coverage).
Technical Depth
Demonstrated expertise in designing and debugging complex IAM policies, network architectures, and troubleshooting high-volume, distributed cloud systems.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Compensation Overview:
Princeton - NJ - US: $169,150 - $204,970
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit .
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:
Health Coverage:
Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care. Wellbeing Support:
Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). Financial Well-being and Protection:
401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support. Work-life benefits include:
Paid Time Off
US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.
*Eligibility Disclosure:
T he summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting g