Principal Platform Engineer

Drug Free Sport International

Principal Platform Engineer developing Drug Free Sport's next-generation global integrity platform. Hands-on technical leader responsible for system architecture and software delivery.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeKansas City • Kansas, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and owning end-to-end architecture for multi-system platforms, with a strong focus on data architecture, API-first design, and scalable backend services. Proven ability to lead technical decision-making and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to align solutions with organizational goals.

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End-To-End Architecture DesignData Architecture and ModelingAPI-First ArchitectureCloud Environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)Production-Grade Software Development

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringSystem ArchitectureData Pipeline DesignBackend Technologies (Node.js, Python, Go)Frontend Frameworks (React)CI/CD PipelinesInfrastructure AutomationDatabase Fundamentals (Relational, NoSQL)Integration StrategyScalable Backend Services

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration SkillsLeadership Through InfluenceAbility to Operate IndependentlyTranslating Technical Concepts

Industry Keywords

Enterprise-Scale PlatformsDistributed SystemsOperational ReportingMulti-TenancyObservabilityPerformance ImprovementEngineering StandardsBest PracticesTechnical Acceptance CriteriaVendor Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptNode.jsNoSQLPythonReact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and own the end-to-end architecture for a multi-system, evolving platform ecosystem.
Lead architecture decisions across backend systems, integrations, infrastructure, and data platforms.
Design core data models and integration patterns shared across systems and business domains.
Establish API-first architecture, service boundaries, and interoperability standards.
Lead foundational data architecture, including data modeling, warehouse strategy, and operational reporting enablement.
Design for scalability, multi-tenancy, security, compliance, and long-term extensibility from the start.
Drive technical decision-making through architecture documentation, standards, and collaborative reviews.
Write and deliver production-grade software across backend services, APIs, integrations, and frontend applications.
Build and evolve platform capabilities used across multiple teams and operational domains.
Develop data pipelines and integration layers that connect existing and future systems.
Contribute to UX/UI decisions to ensure intuitive and scalable user experiences.
Improve platform reliability, maintainability, observability, and performance.
Own the integration surface across operational tools and help normalize workflows and data structures across legacy systems.
Establish engineering standards, best practices, and development patterns.
Serve as a senior technical authority across multiple systems and initiatives.
Partner with Product, IT, Operations, and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with organizational goals.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and AI-assisted development capabilities.
Collaborate with external vendors and development partners, including reviewing deliverables and defining technical acceptance criteria.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of software engineering experience, including significant experience in platform or full-stack engineering.
Proven ability to design and build enterprise-scale platforms and distributed systems.
Strong experience with system architecture, APIs, integration strategy, and scalable backend services.
Deep understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and data pipeline design.
Hands-on experience building production systems in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and modern engineering practices.
Strong coding ability in modern backend technologies such as Node.js, Python, Go, or similar.
Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React or similar.
Strong database fundamentals across relational and NoSQL systems.
Experience integrating complex systems across multiple teams or business domains.
Ability to operate independently and lead through influence in ambiguous, high-impact environments.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and business stakeholders.

Benefits

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