Principal Platform Engineer

• 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 related
• Minimum - 10 Years of Platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, SRE roles or related

In Lieu of Education

• 12 Years of Supporting enterprise-level environments in platform engineering, cloud infrastructure or SRE roles or related

License/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)

3.43.4 out of 5 stars Chicago, IL 60666 Hybrid work $119,400 - $204,600 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Vision insurance, 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 bonus
• Work from home up to 3 days a week
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs
• Time off including paid personal and sick days
• 11 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.

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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