Principal Data Platform Engineer
Core
Lead the evolution of the database function from traditional DBA operations to a modern, cloud-native, automation-first database engineering capability.
Role type
Principal Data Platform Engineer (Player/Coach)
Builds
Cloud-native, automation-first database platforms and self-service capabilities
Domain
Industrial software, Database Engineering, Cloud Operations
Required skills
Database administration, Cloud engineering, Reliability engineering, DevOps practices, AI-assisted operations, People leadership, CI/CD, Scripting/Programming (PowerShell, Bash, Python), Database modernization, Cloud migration
Preferred skills
C#, Go
Technologies
Cloud platforms, Database deployment tools, AI monitoring tools
Responsibilities
Modernize DbOps practices and technical direction, Adopt AI-assisted operations for predictive monitoring and migration, Develop database reliability practices, Build self-service database capabilities, Report objectives and business outcomes to stakeholders
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with leadership