Principal DevOps Engineer; Software Engineering Platforms

Position Overview

The Software Engineering Platforms Principal Engineer is a highly skilled expert responsible for leading the design, implementation, and optimization of Dev Ops platforms that enable efficient and scalable software development. This role focuses on providing best‑class tools and frameworks for Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC), and cloud‑based development pipelines. The Principal Engineer collaborates with internal stakeholders and engineering teams to ensure that Dev Ops platforms are robust, secure, and optimized for performance.

• Dev Ops Platform Leadership:
  • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Dev Ops platforms to enable high‑performing development teams.
  • Architect scalable and secure CI/CD pipelines, ensuring consistency and reliability in software delivery.
  • Implement and manage infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC) frameworks, ensuring a repeatable, automated approach to infrastructure provisioning.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
  • Collaborate with development, security, and infrastructure teams to align platform capabilities with business and technical requirements.
  • Act as a technical advisor to cross‑functional teams, providing guidance on best practices for Dev Ops and platform engineering.
• Platform Optimization and Automation:
  • Optimize platform performance, scalability, and cost‑efficiency through continuous monitoring and improvement.
  • Lead automation efforts across software delivery pipelines, reducing manual intervention and increasing agility.
  • Implement tools and processes for effective configuration management and automated deployments.
• Security, Compliance, and Reliability:
  • Ensure Dev Ops platforms adhere to security best practices and compliance requirements, including encryption, access controls, and auditing.
  • Drive strategies for disaster recovery, high availability, and platform resiliency.
• Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing:
  • Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
  • Lead initiatives to upskill teams on platform capabilities and Dev Ops practices.

• 5+ years of experience in Dev Ops platform engineering or software development.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• Strong expertise in CI/CD tools such as Git Hub Actions, Team City, or similar.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure‑as‑code tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Cloud Formation.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Proficiency with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, compliance frameworks, and best practices for platform security.
• Experience with Git Ops, continuous delivery, and deployment automation.
• Familiarity with Dev Sec Ops  practices, integrating security into CI/CD workflows.

Location:

Auburn Hills, MI. The role requires on‑site presence in our HQ building 5 days per week.