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Principal Platform Engineer

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Onsite Full Time IT & Technology


  • Define and own the end-to-end architecture for a multi-system, evolving platform ecosystem.

  • Lead architecture decisions across backend systems, integrations, infrastructure, and data platforms.

  • Design core data models and integration patterns shared across systems and business domains.

  • Establish API-first architecture, service boundaries, and interoperability standards.

  • Lead foundational data architecture, including data modeling, warehouse strategy, and operational reporting enablement.

  • Design for scalability, multi-tenancy, security, compliance, and long-term extensibility from the start.

  • Drive technical decision-making through architecture documentation, standards, and collaborative reviews.

  • Write and deliver production-grade software across backend services, APIs, integrations, and frontend applications.

  • Build and evolve platform capabilities used across multiple teams and operational domains.

  • Develop data pipelines and integration layers that connect existing and future systems.

  • Contribute to UX/UI decisions to ensure intuitive and scalable user experiences.

  • Improve platform reliability, maintainability, observability, and performance.

  • Own the integration surface across operational tools and help normalize workflows and data structures across legacy systems.

  • Establish engineering standards, best practices, and development patterns.

  • Serve as a senior technical authority across multiple systems and initiatives.

  • Partner with Product, IT, Operations, and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with organizational goals.

  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and AI-assisted development capabilities.

  • Collaborate with external vendors and development partners, including reviewing deliverables and defining technical acceptance criteria.



Requirements



  • 7+ years of software engineering experience, including significant experience in platform or full-stack engineering.

  • Proven ability to design and build enterprise-scale platforms and distributed systems.

  • Strong experience with system architecture, APIs, integration strategy, and scalable backend services.

  • Deep understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and data pipeline design.

  • Hands-on experience building production systems in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and modern engineering practices.

  • Strong coding ability in modern backend technologies such as Node.js, Python, Go, or similar.

  • Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React or similar.

  • Strong database fundamentals across relational and NoSQL systems.

  • Experience integrating complex systems across multiple teams or business domains.

  • Ability to operate independently and lead through influence in ambiguous, high-impact environments.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and business stakeholders.



Core Competencies


Demonstrates expertise in defining and owning end-to-end architecture for multi-system platforms, with a strong focus on data architecture, API-first design, and scalable backend services. Proven ability to lead technical decision-making and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to align solutions with organizational goals.



Highest-signal resume keywords



  • End-To-End Architecture Design

  • Data Architecture and Modeling

  • API-First Architecture

  • Cloud Environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

  • Production-Grade Software Development



ATS Optimization Keywords


Hard Skills



  • Software Engineering

  • System Architecture

  • Data Pipeline Design
  • Backend Technologies (Node.js, Python, Go)

  • Frontend Frameworks (React)

  • CI/CD Pipelines

  • Infrastructure Automation

  • Database Fundamentals (Relational, NoSQL)

  • Integration Strategy

  • Scalable Backend Services



Soft Skills



  • Excellent Communication

  • Collaboration Skills

  • Leadership Through Influence

  • Ability to Operate Independently

  • Translating Technical Concepts



Industry Keywords



  • Enterprise-Scale Platforms

  • Distributed Systems

  • Operational Reporting

  • Multi-Tenancy

  • Observability

  • Performance Improvement

  • Engineering Standards

  • Best Practices

  • Technical Acceptance Criteria

  • Vendor Collaboration

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