Principal Implementation Engineer

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At Protegrity, we lead innovation by using AI and quantum-resistant cryptography to transform data protection across cloud-native, hybrid, on-premises, and open source environments. We leverage advanced cryptographic methods such as tokenization, format-preserving encryption, and quantum-resilient techniques to protect sensitive data. As a global leader in data security, our mission is to ensure that data isn’t just valuable but also usable, trusted, and safe.

Protegrity offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of innovation and collaboration, with the ability to make a meaningful impact on the industry while working alongside some of the brightest minds. Together, we are redefining how the world safeguards data, enabling organizations to thrive in a GenAI era where data is the ultimate currency. If you’re ready to shape the future of data security, Protegrity is the place for you.

• You are a technical leader who thrives in hands‑on delivery and complex implementations.
• You enjoy mentoring and guiding Senior Engineers and influencing technical standards.
• You act as the technical escalation point for delivery challenges and drive best practices.
• You’re comfortable driving discovery and design (typically time-boxed to two weeks) when Lead Architect is unavailable.
• You want to set technical standards and influence delivery frameworks.

• Lead implementation and validation of platform components across complex client environments.
• Mentor and guide Senior Implementation Engineers; foster technical growth and best practices.
• Act as technical escalation point for delivery challenges and high-impact projects.
• Drive installations, configuration, and performance validation for critical client engagements.
• Lead troubleshooting and optimization during delivery milestones; facilitate client Q&A sessions.
• Drive discovery and design (targeted, time‑boxed exercise) when Lead Architect is unavailable.
• Collaborate with Lead Architect and participate in architecture review board (ARB) and peer reviews.
• Set technical standards and delivery frameworks; develop reusable assets and best practice documentation.
• Maintain expertise in cloud-native architectures, Dev Ops, and security practices.
• Influence product direction and contribute to ongoing improvement of delivery methodologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent hands‑on experience in technical delivery;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in solution implementation, integration engineering, or technical delivery within complex enterprise environments, including leadership of large-scale projects.
• Expert‑level proficiency in Python, with fluency in at least one additional programming language (e.g., Java, C#).
• Extensive experience with relational databases (e.g., Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL, SQL Server) and multiple No
  
  SQL systems (e.g., Mongo
  
  DB, Cassandra, Dynamo
  
  DB).
• Mastery of integration frameworks and tools, including RESTful/SOAP APIs, ETL platforms, and data movement/transformation technologies.
• Deep expertise in Dev Ops practices, including CI/CD pipelines, advanced containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes) across multi‑cloud and hybrid infrastructures.
• Proven multi‑cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP), including infrastructure, database management, and API integration.
• Advanced Linux administration, shell scripting, and production troubleshooting.
• Proven skill in designing, optimizing, and managing complex data architectures, including modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, Big Query) and scalable data lakes/lake houses.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for technical and non‑technical audiences, including executive stakeholders.
• Hands‑on experience guiding customer teams through installation, configuration, and validation of enterprise software solutions.
• Experience mentoring and developing technical talent; proven ability to lead and influence cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to operate autonomously across multiple…