Principal Platform Engineer
Core
Design and execute highly complex, large-scale internal developer platforms and cloud-native solutions for customers.
Role type
Principal Platform Engineer (Consulting/Strategy)
Builds
Enterprise-scale developer platforms, automated pipelines, and cloud infrastructure
Domain
Cloud-native infrastructure, DevOps, Platform Engineering
Required skills
Strategic technical leadership, Enterprise architecture design, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation), Cloud security, Observability, Cross-functional team leadership, Public speaking, Business-technical alignment, AI tool utilization
Preferred skills
Consulting excellence, Thought leadership, Fluent English and German
Technologies
Terraform, CloudFormation, AI-powered tools (Anthropic, OpenAI)
Responsibilities
Shape platform strategy and technical direction for customers, Lead design of large-scale platforms, Review IaC configurations, Represent company at conferences, Consult with executive leadership, Build customer relationships
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic advisory