About this opportunity
Alliant Credit Union lists this Principal Platform Engineer opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Define enterprise-wide platform strategy, vision, and target-state architectures for platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Foundry/OpenAI, Databricks, and Synapse. Own the end-to-end lifecycle of cloud platforms.
Establish standards and guardrails across all platform engineering domains.
Drive innovation in cloud, data, and AI platforms (Fabric, OpenAI/Foundry, etc.).
Act as the highest-level escalation point for technical decisions and complex issues.
Influence enterprise architecture boards, governance, and regulatory alignment.
Drive cost optimization strategies and large-scale efficiency improvements.
Foster platform product mindset across the organization (self-service, reuse, enablement).
Mentor senior and lead engineers; shape engineering culture and technical direction.
Partner with executives and business leaders to translate strategy into platform capabilities.
Education & Years of Experience
Minimum - 4 Year Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related
Minimum - 10 Years ofPlatform engineering, cloud infrastructure, SRE roles or related
In Lieu of Education
12 Years ofSupporting enterprise-level environments in platform engineering, cloud infrastructure or SRE roles or related
License/Certifications/Training
Preferred - Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (or equivalent DevOps focused certification)
Preferred - Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (or equivalent data platform focused certification)
Preferred - Azure AI Engineer Associate (or equivalent AI focused certification)
Preferred - HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Professional (or equivalent IaC focused certification)
Preferred - Azure Solutions Architect Expert (or equivalent Cloud focused certification)
Typical hiring range: $119,400.00 to $204,600.00 Annually. Actual compensation will be determined using factors such as experience, skills & knowledge.
Benefits:
Alliant provides a benefits package including health care, vision, dental, and 401k with employer match including:
Annual performance bonus
Work from home up to 3 days a week
Paid parental leave
Employee discount programs
Time off including paid personal and sick days
11 paid holidays
*Note that eligibility and cost of benefits can vary depending on the number of regularly scheduled hours, and job status such as regular full-time, regular part-time, or temporary employment.
Adhere to and ensure compliance of all business transactions with policy and process of the Bank Secrecy Act. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, company procedures and policies. Maintains integrity and ethics in all actions and conversations with or regarding credit union members and their accounts; complies with Privacy Act directives.
The responsibilities listed do not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Essential Responsibilities
Define enterprise-wide platform strategy, vision, and target-state architectures for platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Foundry/OpenAI, Databricks, and Synapse. Own the end-to-end lifecycle of cloud platforms.
Establish standards and guardrails across all platform engineering domains.
Drive innovation in cloud, data, and AI platforms (Fabric, OpenAI/Foundry, etc.).
Lead large-scale transformation initiatives (e.g., platform modernization, DC exit, AI adoption).
Act as the highest-level escalation point for technical decisions and complex issues.
Influence enterprise architecture boards, governance, and regulatory alignment.
Drive cost optimization strategies and large-scale efficiency improvements.
Foster platform product mindset across the organization (self-service, reuse, enablement).
Mentor senior and lead engineers; shape engineering culture and technical direction.
Partner with executives and business leaders to translate strategy into platform capabilities.
Education & Years of Experience
Minimum - 4 Year Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related
Minimum - 10 Years ofPlatform engineering, cloud infrastructure, SRE roles or related
In Lieu of Education
12 Years ofSupporting enterprise-level environments in platform engineering, cloud infrastructure or SRE roles or related
License/Certifications/Training
Preferred - Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (or equivalent DevOps focused certification)
Preferred - Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (or equivalent data platform focused certification)
Preferred - Azure AI Engineer Associate (or equivalent AI focused certification)
Preferred - HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Professional (or equivalent IaC focused certification)
Preferred - Azure Solutions Architect Expert (or equivalent Cloud focused certification)
Compensation & Benefits:
Typical hiring range: $119,400.00 to $204,600.00 Annually. Actual compensation will be determined using factors such as experience, skills & knowledge.
Benefits:
Alliant provides a benefits package including health care, vision, dental, and 401k with employer match including:
Annual performance bonus
Work from home up to 3 days a week
Paid parental leave
Employee discount programs
Time off including paid personal and sick days
11 paid holidays
Education reimbursement
*Note that eligibility and cost of benefits can vary depending on the number of regularly scheduled hours, and job status such as regular full-time, regular part-time, or temporary employment.
Adhere to and ensure compliance of all business transactions with policy and process of the Bank Secrecy Act. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, company procedures and policies. Maintains integrity and ethics in all actions and conversations with or regarding credit union members and their accounts; complies with Privacy Act directives.
The responsibilities listed do not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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