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Principal Instructional Designer (Tech Content Strategist) – Cloud Job Overview Are you a certified Cloud professional with a creative flair and a passion for content design? Join us to create impactful, learner-centered content that blends real-world expertise with engaging storytelling. As a Principal Instructional Designer - Cloud, you will lead the end-to-end development of engaging, instructionally sound learning experiences across major cloud platforms and technologies. Acting as a subject matter expert (SME), you'll translate complex cloud architectures and concepts into clear, outcome-focused content across digital formats. This role demands strong instructional design expertise, a deep understanding of learner needs, and the ability to creatively script and plan high-impact learning assets—from video courses to hands-on labs and assessments. Job Responsibilities Own the content development lifecycle—plan, research, script, storyboard review, strategic video review, and iterate—for Cloud technologies including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and multi-cloud strategies. Design creative and effective learning experiences grounded in instructional design principles, addressing diverse learner personas and real-world cloud implementation scenarios. Author and script engaging digital content, including on-demand videos, interactive cloud labs, walkthroughs/lessons, assessments, and job aids. Collaborate with visual designers, editors, and cloud technical experts to bring content to life in a compelling and accessible format. Align content with industry certification frameworks (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, Google Cloud Engineer) and learner performance outcomes Apply learner-centered design by identifying learning gaps and tailoring content that improves retention, engagement, and job readiness for cloud professionals. Utilize Generative AI tools to accelerate and enhance content ideation, scripting, and personalization. Ensure instructional consistency, voice, and quality across all course deliverables and formats. Optionally support bootcamps (virtual training delivery) and mentor junior content developers Skills Required Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience in cloud technologies, including practical exposure to content planning and development. Demonstrated experience in instructional design, especially in developing digital learning products from concept to delivery. Excellent scripting, writing, and communication skills; able to distil complex cloud concepts into concise, engaging narratives. Strong creativity and storytelling ability with an understanding of how to structure content for different learning styles. Experience working with cloud platforms and related tools (AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform, CloudFormation). Relevant certifications in Cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, Google Cloud Engineer, CompTIA Cloud+). Preferred/Additional Skills: Familiarity with Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or similar for content creation and enhancement. Training delivery experience (live/ virtual/ hybrid formats) in cloud technologies. Understanding of instructional design models such as ADDIE, SAM, or Bloom’s Taxonomy. Experience in analyzing learner feedback and improving content based on performance and engagement data. Leadership experience in directing cross-functional teams for comprehensive cloud learning programs.
