Principle Platform Engineer

Molex; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to spearhead the design and implementation of a robust compute strategy. This dynamic role involves leading technology strategies for a Developer Enablement Platform, ensuring architectural solutions meet performance and security standards, and collaborating with developers to enhance platform operations. With a focus on cloud computing and modern programming languages, this position offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation and improve service delivery. Join a forward-thinking team that values individual contributions and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in multi-platform systems environment.
• Expertise in platform development and scaling complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology strategy for Developer Enablement Platform.
• Deploy and maintain Kubernetes clusters for production environments.

Skills

Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Kubernetes

Java

Python

Node.js

DevOps Practices

Platform Development

Tools

GitLab

Argo

Traefik

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Your Job

Molex LLC is a leading supplier of interconnect solutions for the automotive, medical, consumer electronics, and datacom industries that link today’s world and solve tomorrow’s challenges. Molex is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to lead the design and implementation of a robust compute strategy. This role is a part of the Developer Enablement and Cloud team responsible for defining, developing, and executing on Developer and Cloud enablement and operations that optimize service delivery and support business strategies for a global Molex One. As such, this person will be responsible for establishing computer strategies for managing applications at scale.

What You Will Do

• Lead the technology strategy of the Developer Enablement Platform supporting business units leveraging this platform.
• Lead platform services (e.g., Argo, Traefik) and provide support to other tech stacks within the digital delivery portfolio.
• Ensure architectural solutions meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and processes to improve the ecosystem.
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure compliance with best practices and standards.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Kubernetes clusters (on-prem or cloud-based) to support production and staging environments.
• Partner with developers to containerize applications and provide Kubernetes expertise, supporting broader team goals in platform operations.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• At least 10 years of hands-on experience working with technologies in a large-scale, multi-platform systems environment.
• Proven expertise in platform development, including architecture, scaling, and maintenance of complex systems.
• Strong technical knowledge in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), distributed systems, and DevOps practices.
• Experience with modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, Kubernetes).
• Experience in building developer platforms or tools.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working in high performing Agile teams that leverage GitLab and GitLab issues to maintain different priorities and governance.
• A proven track record of evolving and transforming solutions to support organizational strategies.
• A drive for improvement and an inclination to thoughtfully challenge the status quo.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data and may vary based on candidate’s skills, location, and other factors. For questions about compensation, speak with your recruiter.

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. We support a work environment that helps you and the business produce superior results. We are an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodations during the application process, please submit a request via the instructions on our careers webpage. Successful candidates will undergo a criminal background check.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing