Principal Platform Engineer

Robert Half
Des Moines, IA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$180,000.0 - $225,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Continuous Integration DevOps Distributed Systems Identity and Access Management Cloud Platform System Kubernetes Terraform Devsecops Security Orchestration, Automation & Response

Job description

We’re looking for a Principal Platform Engineer to architect and scale a next-generation cloud platform powering secure, reliable, and high-velocity software delivery-including support for AI-enabled applications. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role where you’ll define how engineering operates at scale.

Requirements

  • 10+ years in Platform Engineering, DevOps, or Infrastructure at a senior or principal level

  • Proven experience running complex CI/CD environments at scale

  • Deep expertise with Terraform and cloud-native infrastructure

  • Strong DevSecOps mindset (security automation, compliance, policy enforcement)

  • Experience building observability for distributed systems

  • Advanced knowledge of AWS, Kubernetes, IAM, and networking

  • Ability to influence across teams and drive enterprise-wide standards, If you thrive on solving complex platform challenges and want to define how engineering operates at scale, this is your opportunity., All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

Benefits & conditions

Salary: $180,000 - $225,000 base plus SIGNIFICANT bonus and or equity potential, Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

About the company

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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