Principal Platform Engineer

Alliant Credit Union — United States · Posted ~2 hours ago

Lead

Skills

enterprise platform strategy cloud platforms platform architecture Microsoft Fabric Databricks Synapse AI platforms platform governance technical leadership cost optimization enterprise transformation OpenAI/Foundry AI

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

Lead enterprise-wide platform strategy across cloud, data, and AI domains. You will define target-state architectures, own platform lifecycles, establish engineering standards and guardrails, lead large modernization and AI adoption initiatives, resolve the most complex technical issues, influence governance and regulatory alignment, optimize costs, and mentor senior engineering teams.

Highlights

Define enterprise-wide platform strategy and target architectures across cloud, data, and AI. Lead large transformation initiatives, influence executive-level architecture and governance, drive cost optimization, and mentor senior engineering talent while shaping technical direction.

Description

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 relatedMinimum - 10 Years of Platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, SRE roles or relatedIn Lieu of Education 12 Years of Supporting enterprise-level environments in platform engineering, cloud infrastructure or SRE roles or relatedLicense/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 bonusWork from home up to 3 days a weekPaid parental leaveEmployee discount programsTime off including paid personal and sick days11 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. Adhere to and ensure compliance of all business transactions with policy and process of the Bank Secrecy Act. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, company procedures and policies. Maintains integrity and ethics in all actions and conversations with or regarding credit union members and their accounts; complies with Privacy Act directives. The responsibilities listed do not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.