Principal Platform Engineer

Tango

Principal Platform Engineer at Tango Analytics focusing on defining and evolving platform architecture across major cloud providers. Leading cloud modernization initiatives and establishing reliability standards for systems.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in platform and cloud architecture, with hands-on experience in AWS, GCP, and Azure. Proven ability to drive cloud modernization initiatives and ensure FedRAMP readiness while mentoring technical leaders and establishing operational excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cloud Architecture OwnershipFedRAMP ReadinessDistributed Systems DesignJava/J2EE ProficiencyCloud Modernization Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Java/J2EEOraclePostgresReactVue.jsAWSGCPAzureDistributed SystemsB2B SaaS

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringInfluencing Without AuthorityWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Industry Keywords

FedRAMPCloud ModernizationOperational ExcellenceSystemic BottlenecksTechnical Leadership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformJ2EEJavaJavaScriptOraclePostgresReactVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own platform and cloud architecture
Drive cloud modernization initiatives
Establish reliability and operational excellence
Identify systemic bottlenecks
Provide technical leadership for architectures needed for FedRAMP readiness
Mentor senior engineers, tech leads, and emerging technical leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong working knowledge across multiple stacks, including Java/J2EE, Oracle, Postgres, and modern frontend frameworks (React and Vue.js)
Hands-on cloud experience across AWS, GCP, and/or Azure
Experience designing and operating distributed systems for B2B SaaS
Experience supporting FedRAMP and/or comparable government cloud certification efforts
Proven ability to influence without authority
Excellent written and verbal communication

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Including health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Generous paid time off
Flexible Work Environment
Inclusive & Collaborative Culture