Principal Platform Engineer

For our client, we are seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Retail & Consumer Goods space. This role will lead technical work focused on secure, reliable systems and risk-aware execution. You will work across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and the technology capabilities that enable long-term growth within a consumer-facing environment. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $120,000 – $150,000 annually Responsibilities Directly manage infrastructure development to support business needs Drive advancements in technology to enhance operational efficiency Create and manage project outlines to ensure successful implementation Document current processes and outline required changes for improvement Conduct feasibility studies to assess potential technology impacts Support information security efforts by analyzing security incidents Participate in onboarding and training new team members Qualifications 5-7 years of relevant experience in technology infrastructure and systems architecture Master's degree or equivalent experience in a related field Proficiency in Infrastructure Automation technologies like Ansible, Puppet, Terraform Experience with cloud platforms management such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Strong scripting skills in languages such as Bash, Powershell, or Python Leadership experience in managing teams and resources In-depth understanding of security protocols and compliance regulations Benefits Competitive wages and paid time off Employee stock purchase plan 401k with employer contributions starting from day one Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Access to health and wellbeing programs Tuition educational assistance programs Career growth opportunities Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.