Principal Platform Engineer (AWS)
Core
Architect and evolve cloud platforms, automation, and developer tooling on AWS to enable engineering teams to build, deploy, and scale secure, high-performing software.
Role type
Principal Platform Engineer (AWS)
Builds
Scalable, self-service cloud infrastructure, internal developer platforms, and AI/ML service orchestration pipelines.
Domain
Cloud Infrastructure / Platform Engineering / AI Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
AWS architecture, Platform Engineering, DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Python, Go, Java, Cloud Security, AI/ML infrastructure management
Preferred skills
Internal Developer Platforms (Backstage), Microservices, Serverless, Cloud cost optimization, ISO 27001/IRAP/NZISM compliance
Technologies
AWS, Terraform, CloudFormation, GitLab, Backstage, Python, Go, Java
Responsibilities
Define platform engineering strategy and roadmap; Design scalable self-service infrastructure and developer tooling; Establish CI/CD and IaC best practices; Design and manage AI/ML infrastructure and LLM platforms; Embed security and governance into platform architecture; Mentor engineers and influence technical strategy.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence
