Principal Engineer Platform
Location
Bangalore | India
Job description
Grow your career with a growing organization
Whether they're helping people reach their long-term financial goals or providing personal wealth management strategies, every associate contributes to changing the lives of those we serve for the better. When it comes to job satisfaction, that's hard to beat. And from a personal satisfaction perspective, you'll enjoy the freedom to support causes that matter to you and experience a truly inclusive work environment. Your future starts now.
As a Platform Engineer within our dynamic Innovation Lab team, you'll be at the forefront of technological advancements, driving the design and implementation of cutting-edge platform solutions (including standing up sandboxes using dependent (existing) technologies). Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture of innovative projects, ensuring scalability, reliability, and seamless integration of diverse systems, focusing on areas such as generative AI, advanced analytics, and the latest in digital and cloud technologies. Your expertise in cloud platforms, container orchestration, and DevOps practices will contribute to the creation of a robust and efficient technological landscape. Embrace the opportunity to pioneer groundbreaking technologies, automate operational processes, and mentor a collaborative team, all while staying ahead of industry trends. Join us in redefining what's possible and be a key player in the evolution of our Innovation Lab's technological vision.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable with the dynamic nature of the Innovation Lab, and therefore dealing with ambiguity and adaptive working practices.
Essential Functions - 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 the 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.
Qualifications - 12+ years 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.
- B.S. 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.
- Proficient 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 (API Gateway/Web Services, Messaging & RESTful architectures).
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and container orchestration tools (e.g., 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.
- Acting under consultative direction, responsible for managing medium to moderately complex projects, including project planning, prioritization, execution, timing, functionality, quality and cost within an assigned division or business unit. Under general direction, Project Manager is accountable for anticipating risks, escalating risks, resolving barriers in order to drive project success.
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
COVID COVID vaccinations are required for all individuals working in any Empower office location or who participate in in-person meetings and/or business activities, subject to state and local laws. Most Empower positions may require on-site presence on an occasional or regular basis and associates will need to provide proof of COVID vaccination, subject to state and local laws. Associates unable to comply with the COVID vaccination requirement due to medical reasons may request an accommodation.
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