Principal Platform Engineer

Abbott

. Lead architecture, design, implementation, and operation of cloud-native platforms on AWS .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $130,700 - $261,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud-native architecture and design, particularly on AWS, with a strong focus on Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD practices. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards in healthcare and medical software solutions.

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Cloud ArchitectureAmazon EKSKubernetesTerraformCI/CD Practices

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Hard Skills

Cloud-Native PlatformsInfrastructure-as-CodeGitOpsSecure Cloud SolutionsDistributed Systems DesignJavaC#C++PythonNodeJS

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AWSKubernetesTerraformGitOpsCI/CD Tools

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityRegulatory ComplianceFDA RegulationsQuality ProcessesHealthcare Software

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityDistributed SystemsJavaKubernetesNode.jsPythonTerraformC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead architecture, design, implementation, and operation of cloud-native platforms on AWS
Design and operate Kubernetes platforms using Amazon EKS
Define platform standards, reference architectures, and engineering best practices
Build and maintain cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code
Implement GitOps and CI/CD practices to automate infrastructure and application delivery
Develop reusable platform services, automation, and self-service capabilities for engineering teams
Design secure cloud solutions using identity, access control, encryption, and secrets management practices
Partner with Cybersecurity, Privacy, Quality, and Regulatory teams on compliance and audit readiness
Drive reliability, scalability, observability, and operational excellence across platform services
Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple teams
Participate in architecture reviews, technical planning, and engineering governance
Support regulated healthcare and medical software solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
16+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree OR 10+ years of experience with a master’s degree in cloud architecture and enterprise-scale systems
Hands-on experience with Amazon EKS, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitOps, and modern CI/CD practices
Experience designing secure, highly available, scalable distributed systems
Experience leading technical initiatives across multiple teams and influencing engineering decisions
Proficiency in relevant software and system development tools, including Java, C#, C++, Python, or NodeJS
Strong experience with DevOps/CI-CD, containerization and orchestration, IaC, and observability
Willingness to comply with FDA regulations, quality processes, cybersecurity standards, and applicable regulatory requirements
Travel up to 10% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development with an international company
Free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan for qualifying employees
Excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Freedom 2 Save student debt program
FreeU education benefit toward a bachelor’s degree
Health and wellness benefits
Equal opportunity employer committed to employee diversity