[Remote] Principal Platform Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. FICO is a leading global analytics software company, helping businesses in 100+ countries make better decisions. As a Principal Platform Engineer, you will lead the design, implementation, and evolution of our cloud-native platform infrastructure, focusing on building scalable and resilient systems.ResponsibilitiesDesign, deploy, and manage scalable cloud solutions on AWS public cloud platform via Infrastructure as CodeManage infrastructure as code (IaC) leveraging Terraform, CloudFormation and GoLangDesign and implement Kubernetes-based platform solutions with focus on scalability, reliability, and securitySupport and maintain large Kubernetes clusters in production environmentsImplement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulationsWork closely with development, operations, and security teams to integrate infrastructure as code practicesDevelop automation to build and deploy Docker Containers through CI/CD pipelines for engineering teams deploy and test servicesWrite policy & standard validation tests and integrations with Security Scanning software to ensure complianceImplement and support Observability solutions to ensure platform performance, reliability, and scalabilityCreate Dashboards and integrate into Backstage IDP for visibility into system healthProvide guidance and mentorship to team members on best practices in GitOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure managementWork closely with development, operations, and security teams to integrate infrastructure as code practices across the organizationSkillsExperience in cloud & platform engineering, DevOps, developer enablement, or infrastructure roles with increasing responsibilityExpert-level proficiency with AWS cloud services especially in compute, storage, networking, implementing cloud native services, and developing resilient infrastructure architectureStrong software engineering skills and methodologiesDeep Knowledge of AWS EKS or running multiple Kubernetes instances, VPC Configuration, AWS Waf, S3, RDS, and other cloud servicesExperience with ArgoCD, Argo Workflows, CircleCI, or GitHub Actions. Experience with Crossplane a plusStrong hands-on experience with developing golden paths for engineers and managing CI/CD pipelines leveraging GitOps workflows for Kubernetes application deliveryDeep expertise in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform for multi-cloud resource provisioning and full stack deploymentsProven experience with Kubernetes infrastructure management and service mesh technologies like Istio and API gateway solutionsStrong understanding of Kubernetes architecture, operators, custom resources, and ecosystem toolsAdvanced programming skills in GoLang and Python for building platform tooling and automationExperience with Grafanna, OTEL, and BackstageDemonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and influence architectural decisions across engineering teamsExcellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technicalBackground in SRE or Software Engineering practices and principlesBachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or relevant experienceAWS certifications (Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Engineer Professional)BenefitsHighly competitive compensation, benefits and rewards programs that encourage you to bring your best every day and be recognized for doing so.An engaging, people-first work environment offering work/life balance, employee resource groups, and social events to promote interaction and camaraderie.Company OverviewFair Isaac Corporation enables businesses to automate, improve, and connect decisions to enhance business performance. It is a sub-organization of FICO. It was founded in 1956, and is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.fico.com.Company H1B SponsorshipFICO has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 30 in 2025, 18 in 2024, 22 in 2023, 25 in 2022, 45 in 2021, 40 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.