Job Description
Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.
We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands — including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — the most innovative fleet and private destinations, and the best people. Together, we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests.
The Royal Caribbean Group’s Global Information Technology Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Lead Engineer, Solution Architecture and Engineering reporting to the Senior Manager, Solution Engineering.
This position is onsite and will be based in Miramar, Florida.
This position is also not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.
Position Summary
The Lead Engineer, Solution Architecture and Engineering reports to the Senior Manager, Solution Architecture & Engineering and serves as a technical leader across Infrastructure & Operations. This role drives the design, selection, and implementation of modern infrastructure solutions across the Royal Caribbean technology portfolio. As a hands-on engineering leader, the Lead Engineer owns solutions end-to-end—from discovery and architecture through deployment and operational readiness—working closely with infrastructure teams, product owners, enterprise architects, and operations engineers. The role requires deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), infrastructure automation, container platforms, and DevOps practices, with a strong focus on building secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions aligned to business outcomes.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Engineering Leadership
• Design and deliver infrastructure solutions across Royal Caribbean Group’s enterprise technology landscape
• Act as solution owner from project inception through production delivery
• Lead technical discovery sessions to translate business requirements into robust, scalable technical designs
• Drive standardization, best practices, and reusable design patterns across infrastructure domains
Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering
• Architect and implement cloud-native and hybrid infrastructure solutions across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
• Design and deploy compute, storage, networking, and platform services with a security-first mindset
• Partner with specialized infrastructure teams to deliver integrated solutions spanning:
• End-user computing
• Cloud platforms
• Networking
• Databases and middleware
• Enterprise applications
Automation, DevOps & Platform Enablement
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform, Ansible, ARM templates, and CloudFormation
• Implement and enhance CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure provisioning and updates
• Automate operational processes including:
• Scaling
• Monitoring and alerting
• Patch and configuration management
• Deploy and operate containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes
Delivery, Risk & Stakeholder Management
• Coordinate solution delivery across multiple infrastructure teams to ensure aligned execution
• Provide clear, regular status updates to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Identify, manage, and mitigate technical risks and cross-team dependencies
• Ensure solutions adhere to governance, security, compliance, and FinOps standards
Innovation & Talent Development
• Lead hands-on R&D and proof-of-concept efforts to evaluate emerging technologies
• Mentor and coach junior engineers on cloud platforms, automation, and DevOps best practices
• Serve as a thought leader in modern infrastructure engineering and platform design
Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering or related technology roles
Technical Expertise
• Deep expertise in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP); multi-cloud experience preferred
• Strong proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code tools:
• Terraform
• Ansible
• CloudFormation
• ARM Templates
• Experience with database platforms, middleware, and enterprise workloads
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and platform automation
Tools & Platforms
• CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, and ArgoCD
• Docker and Kubernetes for containerized workloads
• Monitoring, logging, and cloud-native operational tooling
Leadership & Strategic Skills
• Strong technical leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to facilitate collaboration across engineering, operations, and architecture teams
• Experience designing holistic, scalable solutions that align with long-term enterprise strategy
• Solid understanding of:
• IT governance frameworks
• Security and compliance best practices
• FinOps principles and cloud cost optimization
Agency and Third-Party Submissions: Please note this is a direct search by the Company, and applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company's property.
We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!
It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, ****** orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.
We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands — including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — the most innovative fleet and private destinations, and the best people. Together, we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests.
The Royal Caribbean Group’s Global Information Technology Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Lead Engineer, Solution Architecture and Engineering reporting to the Senior Manager, Solution Engineering.
This position is onsite and will be based in Miramar, Florida.
This position is also not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.
Position Summary
The Lead Engineer, Solution Architecture and Engineering reports to the Senior Manager, Solution Architecture & Engineering and serves as a technical leader across Infrastructure & Operations. This role drives the design, selection, and implementation of modern infrastructure solutions across the Royal Caribbean technology portfolio. As a hands-on engineering leader, the Lead Engineer owns solutions end-to-end—from discovery and architecture through deployment and operational readiness—working closely with infrastructure teams, product owners, enterprise architects, and operations engineers. The role requires deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), infrastructure automation, container platforms, and DevOps practices, with a strong focus on building secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions aligned to business outcomes.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Engineering Leadership
• Design and deliver infrastructure solutions across Royal Caribbean Group’s enterprise technology landscape
• Act as solution owner from project inception through production delivery
• Lead technical discovery sessions to translate business requirements into robust, scalable technical designs
• Drive standardization, best practices, and reusable design patterns across infrastructure domains
Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering
• Architect and implement cloud-native and hybrid infrastructure solutions across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
• Design and deploy compute, storage, networking, and platform services with a security-first mindset
• Partner with specialized infrastructure teams to deliver integrated solutions spanning:
• End-user computing
• Cloud platforms
• Networking
• Databases and middleware
• Enterprise applications
Automation, DevOps & Platform Enablement
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform, Ansible, ARM templates, and CloudFormation
• Implement and enhance CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure provisioning and updates
• Automate operational processes including:
• Scaling
• Monitoring and alerting
• Patch and configuration management
• Deploy and operate containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes
Delivery, Risk & Stakeholder Management
• Coordinate solution delivery across multiple infrastructure teams to ensure aligned execution
• Provide clear, regular status updates to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Identify, manage, and mitigate technical risks and cross-team dependencies
• Ensure solutions adhere to governance, security, compliance, and FinOps standards
Innovation & Talent Development
• Lead hands-on R&D and proof-of-concept efforts to evaluate emerging technologies
• Mentor and coach junior engineers on cloud platforms, automation, and DevOps best practices
• Serve as a thought leader in modern infrastructure engineering and platform design
Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering or related technology roles
Technical Expertise
• Deep expertise in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP); multi-cloud experience preferred
• Strong proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code tools:
• Terraform
• Ansible
• CloudFormation
• ARM Templates
• Experience with database platforms, middleware, and enterprise workloads
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and platform automation
Tools & Platforms
• CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, and ArgoCD
• Docker and Kubernetes for containerized workloads
• Monitoring, logging, and cloud-native operational tooling
Leadership & Strategic Skills
• Strong technical leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to facilitate collaboration across engineering, operations, and architecture teams
• Experience designing holistic, scalable solutions that align with long-term enterprise strategy
• Solid understanding of:
• IT governance frameworks
• Security and compliance best practices
• FinOps principles and cloud cost optimization
Agency and Third-Party Submissions: Please note this is a direct search by the Company, and applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company's property.
We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!
It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, ****** orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Lead Engineer, Solution Architecture and Engineering position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Miami offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
