Principal Platform Engineer

DTCC Candidate Experience Site • Dallas, TX

78d

About The Position

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We're committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

Requirements

• Bachelors / Masters or with equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering and automation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform).
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, etc.).
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and SDN technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Certifications: CCNP, DevNet, AWS/Azure Certified, or equivalent.
• Experience with network telemetry and observability platforms.
• Knowledge of MLOps practices and model deployment strategies.
• Experience with GitOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Nice To Haves

• Systems Thinking: Ability to understand and optimize complex, interconnected network environments.
• Innovation Mindset: Passion for exploring emerging technologies and applying AI/ML creatively to solve operational challenges.
• Automation First Mentality: Strong drive to eliminate manual tasks through scalable automation.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Skilled in interpreting data and applying machine learning insights to guide network strategies.
• Collaboration & Communication: Comfortable working across teams and translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced environment and embraces change as an opportunity for growth.
• Security Awareness: Understands the importance of secure automation practices and integrates security into design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network automation workflows using Python, Ansible, and other relevant tools.
• Integrate AI/ML models to predict network anomalies, optimize traffic routing, and enhance fault detection.
• Collaborate with data scientists and network engineers to build intelligent systems that improve operational efficiency.
• Develop APIs and microservices to support automation and orchestration platforms.
• Monitor and analyze network performance metrics using AI-driven insights.
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines for network automation deployments.
• Document automation processes and provide training/support to operations teams.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location.
• Pension / Retirement benefits.
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• Flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees