Principal Platform Engineer

Job Title

Essential Responsibilities

Define enterprise-wide platform strategy, vision, and target-state architectures for platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Foundry/OpenAI, Databricks, and Synapse. Own the end-to-end lifecycle of cloud platforms. Establish standards and guardrails across all platform engineering domains. Drive innovation in cloud, data, and AI platforms (Fabric, OpenAI/Foundry, etc.). Lead large-scale transformation initiatives (e.g., platform modernization, DC exit, AI adoption). Act as the highest-level escalation point for technical decisions and complex issues. Influence enterprise architecture boards, governance, and regulatory alignment. Drive cost optimization strategies and large-scale efficiency improvements. Foster platform product mindset across the organization (self-service, reuse, enablement). Mentor senior and lead engineers; shape engineering culture and technical direction. Partner with executives and business leaders to translate strategy into platform capabilities.

Education & Years of Experience

Minimum - 4 Year Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related

Minimum - 10 Years of Platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, SRE roles or related

In Lieu of Education 12 Years of Supporting enterprise-level environments in platform engineering, cloud infrastructure or SRE roles or related

License/Certifications/Training

Preferred - Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (or equivalent DevOps focused certification)

Preferred - Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (or equivalent data platform focused certification)

Preferred - Azure AI Engineer Associate (or equivalent AI focused certification)

Preferred - HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Professional (or equivalent IaC focused certification)

Preferred - Azure Solutions Architect Expert (or equivalent Cloud focused certification)

Compensation & Benefits

Typical hiring range: $119,400.00 to $204,600.00 Annually. Actual compensation will be determined using factors such as experience, skills & knowledge. Benefits: Alliant provides a benefits package including health care, vision, dental, and 401k with employer match including: Annual performance bonus Work from home up to 3 days a week Paid parental leave Employee discount programs Time off including paid personal and sick days 11 paid holidays Education reimbursement *Note that eligibility and cost of benefits can vary depending on the number of regularly scheduled hours, and job status such as regular full-time, regular part-time, or temporary employment.