[Remote] Principal Platform Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mayo Clinic is a top-ranked healthcare provider dedicated to patient care and employee development. They are seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to define and evolve the cloud architecture strategy for Mayo Clinic Platform, focusing on Google Cloud Platform while contributing to design and implementation efforts.ResponsibilitiesDefine and maintain the target-state architecture for Mayo Clinic Platform in GCPActively contribute to the design and implementation of complex cloud solutions, including hands-on involvement in critical systemsEstablish and enforce cloud architecture standards, patterns, and reference architecturesEnsure alignment of cloud architecture with enterprise security, compliance, and regulatory requirementsPartner with engineering, product, security, compliance and data teams to ensure solutions align with platform architecture and standardsServe as the primary expert in GCP, with deep, hands-on experience across compute, storage, IAM, networking (VPC design, hybrid connectivity, network security, service networking), and observability servicesConduct deep technical architecture reviews, including code, infrastructure, and deployment patternsProvide hands-on guidance and mentorship to teams implementing cloud-native and Kubernetes-based solutionsAct as a trusted advisor for complex technical initiatives and strategic programsDefine the vision, scope, and operating model for the SRE function within Mayo Clinic PlatformEstablish and operationalize service level objectives (SLOs), service level indicators (SLIs), and error budgetsImplement observability, incident management, and automation practices to improve system reliabilityDrive adoption of infrastructure as code, CI/CD, GitOps, and automated remediation strategiesEnsure platform operability, including monitoring, alerting, capacity planning, and performance tuningSkillsBachelor's degree in a relevant information technology field or a minimum 10 years of direct full-stack engineering with increasing complexity or 5 years in a principal engineer capacity3-5 years project management, system architecture, and design3-5 years working in diverse environments utilizing Agile principles of software developmentPrincipal level experience with Hyperscale Cloud Environments and their configurations (Google preferred. AWS or Azure considered)Experience with enterprise information security systems and application in a public cloud environment. Understanding of healthcare specific considerations such as HIPAA and HITRUST strongly desiredPrincipal level experience in DevOps and CI/CD principlesExperience directly delivering and supporting clinical systemsExperience with cloud architecture, deployments, and management in an enterprise settingExperience with Interoperability standards such as HL7 and FHIRExperience with solutions integration/delivery in a healthcare settingExperience in driving and leading technology development and technical capability to guide strategically and manage resourcesExperience with technology change management specifically around SDLC end of life and feature migration processesBusiness acumen, to gauge not just what can be done but to know what can be completed cost effectively and sustainablyThis person must have the ability to promote and explain technology initiatives to business leaders outside of the technology organization and to external partners and customersThe selected individual must combine a solid technical foundation with forward-looking strategic skills to help develop a Platform strategy to enable Mayo Clinic to capitalize on emerging technologiesAbility to think beyond the technology itself and will understand key business drivers that ensure technology investment will provide substantial value or improvements to customersBenefitsBenefits Eligible: Yes100% remote workMedical: Multiple plan options.Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.Vision: Affordable plan with national network.Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.Company OverviewMayo Clinic Healthcare is Mayo Clinic’s only facility outside the United States, bringing world‑leading medical expertise to the heart of London. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in London, England, GB, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://mayoclinichealthcare.co.uk.