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We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

Principal Platform Engineer

Platform EngineerPlatform EngineerFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 10,001+H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

$125.4K - $181.9K / year

Seniority

Lead

Job Description

Principal Platform Engineer

Empower

• Participate and provide input in the development and execution of a technology strategy for the Innovation Lab that aligns with the company’s business goals and innovation objectives. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable platform solutions for innovative projects within the Innovation Lab. • Drive the development of cutting-edge technologies and frameworks to enhance the overall platform architecture. • Ensure seamless integration of diverse systems and services, optimizing performance and reliability. • Proactively identify and address potential bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and performance issues in the platform infrastructure. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency. • Work closely with DevOps, software engineers, and other stakeholders to streamline deployment pipelines and automate operational processes. • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential application to enhance the lab’s technological landscape. • Provide mentorship and knowledge-sharing within the team, promoting a collaborative and learning-oriented environment. • Participate in the creation of technical documentation, ensuring clarity and accessibility for team members. • Work effectively in a dynamic Innovation Lab environment with ambiguity and adaptive working practices.

Job Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience in software systems development and delivery with demonstrable experience in innovation and emerging technologies.
  • 7+ years of experience in solution architecture across multiple domains, with a recent focus on digital transformation.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or Engineering.
  • Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role, with a focus on innovative technology solutions.
  • Strong expertise in designing and implementing scalable and resilient platform architectures.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go, with experience in microservices and containerization.
  • Expertise in a broad range of technologies, such as AI/ML, SOA, cloud architectures, advanced analytics, data management, NoSQL databases, and modern integration methods, including API Gateway, web services, messaging, and RESTful architectures.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and container orchestration tools, such as Kubernetes.
  • Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code principles.
  • Familiarity with security best practices and the ability to implement security measures within the platform.
  • Proven experience in the financial industry, with an understanding of how technology impacts business processes and outcomes.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
  • Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
  • Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
  • Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
  • Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
  • Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

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