Hiring: Principal - Platform Engineer Company: Nasdaq Location: New York, United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 11:55:56 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Accessibility, CI/CD, CPT, Configuration Management, EC2, Git, GitLab, Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, Lambda, Linux, S3, Shell, Terraform About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or related fields. Required Skills: •Lead the engineering, automation, and operational management of core platform technologies, including GitLab, Teleport, Linux-based infrastructure, Kubernetes, and cloud services supporting critical trading systems. •Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable hybrid infrastructure across AWS and on-premises environments using Infrastructure as Code and automation practices. •Develop and enhance platform automation using Terraform, shell scripting, and related tooling to improve reliability, consistency, and operational efficiency. •Manage platform lifecycle activities including provisioning, configuration management, operating system maintenance, access controls, and platform upgrades. •Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure, platform, and performance issues across Linux systems, networking, cloud services, Kubernetes, and distributed environments. •Partner with Development, Application Management, Infrastructure, and Information Security teams to improve platform reliability, secure access, deployment workflows, and operational readiness. •Drive platform engineering standards, documentation, incident response practices, and continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring other engineers. Qualifications: •Advanced Linux engineering and troubleshooting experience, including operating systems, networking, performance analysis, and infrastructure management. •Hands-on experience supporting AWS and hybrid infrastructure environments, including services such as EC2, S3, and Lambda. •Strong experience with Kubernetes, containerized platforms, and modern infrastructure operations. •Applied hands-on capability in Git-based source control platforms and CI/CD workflows, including the ability to manage repositories, platform administration, and developer enablement. •Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose issues across infrastructure, networking, platform services, and distributed applications. •Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across engineering, security, and application teams. •Track record of mentoring engineers and influencing technical standards and platform strategy. •This position will be located in New York or Philadelphia and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!