Principal Platform Engineer

Responsibilities

• Participate and provide input in the development and execution of a technology strategy for the Innovation Lab that aligns with the company's business goals and innovation objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable platform solutions for innovative projects within the Innovation Lab.
• Drive the development of cutting-edge technologies and frameworks to enhance the overall platform architecture.
• Ensure seamless integration of diverse systems and services, optimizing performance and reliability.
• Proactively identify and address potential bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and performance issues in the platform infrastructure.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency.
• Work closely with DevOps, software engineers, and other stakeholders to streamline deployment pipelines and automate operational processes.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential application to enhance the lab's technological landscape.
• Provide mentorship and knowledge-sharing within the team, promoting a collaborative and learning-oriented environment.
• Participate in the creation of technical documentation, ensuring clarity and accessibility for team members.
• Work effectively in a dynamic Innovation Lab environment with ambiguity and adaptive working practices.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in software systems development and delivery with demonstrable experience in innovation and emerging technologies.
• 7+ years of experience in solution architecture across multiple domains, with a recent focus on digital transformation.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or Engineering.
• Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role, with a focus on innovative technology solutions.
• Strong expertise in designing and implementing scalable and resilient platform architectures.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go, with experience in microservices and containerization.
• Expertise in a broad range of technologies, such as AI/ML, SOA, cloud architectures, advanced analytics, data management, NoSQL databases, and modern integration methods, including API Gateway, web services, messaging, and RESTful architectures.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and container orchestration tools, such as Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code principles.
• Familiarity with security best practices and the ability to implement security measures within the platform.
• Proven experience in the financial industry, with an understanding of how technology impacts business processes and outcomes.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic team environment.
• This job operates in a professional office environment.

Benefits

Additional Information

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT. The Platform Engineer will design and implement platform solutions for the Innovation Lab, including standing up sandboxes using dependent existing technologies. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the architecture of innovative projects, ensure scalability, reliability, and seamless integration across diverse systems, and support work in areas such as generative AI, advanced analytics, digital technologies, and cloud technologies. The Platform Engineer will help automate operational processes, contribute to emerging technology initiatives, and support a collaborative, learning-oriented environment.

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