Principal Platform Engineer

Empower Retirement, LLC is focused on transforming financial lives through a flexible work environment and a commitment to innovation. The Principal Platform Engineer will design and implement platform solutions for the Innovation Lab, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure scalability and reliability while supporting innovative projects.

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