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# Principal Platform Engineer

- **Company:** SQUER Solutions GmbH
- **Location:** Wien, Austria
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** €95,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing Security, Information Technology Consulting, Corona (Software Development Kit), DevOps, Application Enhancement Tool, Large Language Models, Cloudformation, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.at/details/5681139362

## About the Role

* Consulting Excellence: Extensive experience in platform engineering, DevOps and cloud consulting - with a strong ability to advise clients strategically and technically.
 * Strategical & Technical Leadership: Proven ability to lead technical decision-making, guide architecture discussions, and align engineering direction with business goals.
 * Enterprise Architecture: Deep knowledge of designing and implementing large-scale, resilient platform solutions.
 * Infrastructure & Automation: Strong hands-on technical foundation in platform automation, cloud security, and observability.
 * Leadership & Influence: Ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive innovation, and shape strategic technology decisions.
 * Public Speaking & Thought Leadership: Confident in delivering keynotes, presentations, and engaging with the industry.
 * Business & Technical Alignment: Ability to bridge the gap between technical solutions and business objectives.
 * AI-native: You actively use AI-powered tools (e.g., code assistants, LLM-based workflows) to amplify your productivity and quality, or you're eager to start.
 * Communication: Ability to break down complex topics and explain them in a way that makes sense to both engineers and customers.
 * Languages: Fluent in English and German

## Description

You thrive in building the backbone of modern software development and internal developer platforms. You create smooth, automated, and scalable developer experiences by designing robust platforms, streamlining pipelines, and optimizing delivery processes. If you love solving infrastructure challenges, enabling development teams, and shaping the way software is delivered-this is for you.
Your tasks

 * Strategic Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor, shaping platform strategy and technical direction for customers.
 * Enterprise-Scale Solutions: Lead the design and execution of highly complex, large-scale platforms.
 * Hands-on Expertise: While primarily strategic, maintain deep technical knowledge and the ability to step in when needed.
 * Infrastructure as Code: Contribute to architecture decisions and review Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar configurations.
 * Thought Leadership: Represent SQUER at conferences, industry events, and within the cloud-native community.
 * Project Delivery: Oversee project execution, ensuring alignment with customer objectives and technical excellence.
 * C-Level Engagement: Consult and present platform strategies to executive leadership.
 * Business Development: Build strong customer relationships, drive platform strategy discussions, and explore new opportunities.


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