Lead enterprise platform strategy and architecture across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. Define platform-as-a-product, policy-as-code, Ansible Automation Platform deployments, observability and AIOps, AI/ML model operations, governance, FinOps, and technical enablement. Guide architecture review boards, ensure security and compliance alignment, and provide technical leadership for large cross-functional initiatives.
More than 135 years ago, we started with core values that never go out of style: listen, learn and help businesses and individuals reach their goals. These core values shape our culture, and we were recently Great Place to Work Certified because of our outstanding workplace culture and employee experience. As well, our financial strength and stability are key reasons Forbes named us one of the Best 100 Banks in America for the ninth consecutive year.
With more than $16 billion in assets and 135 branch locations throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California, we understand our role in the economy and take that responsibility seriously. In addition to offering a source of capital to personal banking clients and businesses of all sizes, we place a high importance on employee volunteerism and donate millions of dollars each year to community organizations.
As a Principal Platform Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the enterprise-wide technology foundation that powers innovation, scalability, and resilience. You’ll define the strategic direction for platform architecture, automation, and governance—enabling engineering teams to build securely and efficiently at scale. This is a high-impact, visible role where your vision and technical leadership will drive how infrastructure evolves across the organization.
Note: This position can work Remote in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or California
In this role you'll- Define and champion the long-term platform engineering strategy, including architecture standards, golden paths, and platform-as-a-product operating models
- Architect enterprise-scale platform blueprints across multi-cloud and hybrid environments, including landing zones and policy frameworks
- Establish and scale policy-as-code strategies and enterprise Ansible Automation Platform deployments, including security baselines and compliance automation
- Design observability strategy across the organization, including telemetry standards, SLO frameworks, and AIOps integrations
- Define AI/ML and model operations platform frameworks, including model serving, governance, and agent infrastructure
- Lead architecture review boards to enforce standards, resolve cross-team challenges, and guide build vs. buy decisions
- Partner with security and compliance teams to ensure regulatory alignment and strong security posture
- Shape long-term platform roadmaps through capacity planning, infrastructure forecasting, and FinOps strategy
- Lead technical enablement and community of practice initiatives to drive adoption of platform capabilities
- Provide technical leadership for large-scale, cross-functional initiatives spanning infrastructure, security, and engineering teams
- You have 8+ years of experience in platform engineering, cloud architecture, or enterprise infrastructure, including experience in technical leadership and governance (Required)
- You have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or a related field (Required) — an equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered in lieu of a degree
- You have a Master’s degree in a related field (Preferred)
- You have experience working in financial services or another regulated industry (Preferred)
- You hold industry certifications such as TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, RHCA, or CKS (Preferred)
- You translate complex business goals into clear, scalable platform strategies and influence outcomes across teams without direct authority
- You bring deep expertise across cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), including multi-cloud strategy, governance, and cost optimization
- You have hands-on expertise with Ansible and enterprise automation frameworks, including policy enforcement and orchestration
- You design and scale Kubernetes platforms with strong governance, reliability, and operational excellence
- You build robust observability ecosystems using tools like OpenTelemetry and New Relic, with strong SLO and AIOps practices
- You understand AI/ML platform architecture, including model lifecycle management and generative AI infrastructure
- You excel at evaluating technologies, vendors, and investments, balancing innovation with business value
- You’re a thought leader who actively contributes through mentorship, training, speaking, or technical writing
- Occasional travel as needed
- Do the right thing
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Trust
"I have the opportunity to learn and grow every day in my current role. I love the work life balance, knowing that we work hard, and strive for high performance but we are celebrated." – Glassdoor review
Compensation & Benefits- Targeted starting salary range (based on experience): $135,000 - $178,000
- Annual incentive potential
- Comprehensive employee benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and life
- Paid vacation time, sick time and 11 company paid holidays
- 401k (with up to 4% match)
- Tuition reimbursement
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