Camelot Strategic Marketing & Media · 2 months ago
Principal Platform Engineer
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expCamelot Strategic Marketing & Media is a global independent marketing services and technology company that seeks to inspire people and brands. As a Principal Platform Engineer, you will shape the long-term vision for PMG’s cloud platform while collaborating with engineering teams to enhance infrastructure and drive innovation.
AdvertisingMarketing
Responsibilities
Shape the long-term vision for PMG’s cloud platform, defining a strategic roadmap that ensures our infrastructure scales securely, reliably, and in lockstep with business needs
Architect and evolve our AWS environments using Terraform and managed services like ECS, Lambda, RDS, and S3—balancing performance, security, and cost-efficiency
Design, build, and maintain platform tooling that improves developer workflows and empowers teams to ship faster with confidence
Champion best practices in CI/CD, reliability, and observability—leading efforts to improve deployment automation, incident response, and platform resiliency
Partner with engineering and technical leadership to evaluate and adopt emerging technologies that keep our stack modern and our teams productive
Lead cross-functional projects that support infrastructure adoption, helping development teams align with platform standards while maintaining autonomy
Act as a trusted escalation point during critical incidents, bringing calm, clarity, and a commitment to long-term solutions
Mentor and support senior engineers across the organization, nurturing a culture of curiosity, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement
Advocate for infrastructure security and compliance—ensuring our platform is designed with trust, safety, and sustainability at its core
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in software, infrastructure, or platform engineering, including experience in technical leadership, with a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, with proven hands-on experience in AWS; AWS Professional-level certification is a plus
Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code practices, with strong command of Terraform or similar tools to support scalable, secure, and repeatable infrastructure
Strong programming skills in Python, Golang, and/or Node.js to build automation and internal platform tooling
In-depth knowledge of Linux systems, Bash scripting, and core systems tooling to support low-level debugging and configuration
Experience designing and managing containerized workloads using ECS, ECR, and related orchestration services
Broad hands-on experience with core AWS services including VPC, EC2, RDS, S3, and Lambda, with a strong focus on system architecture and operational excellence
Advanced understanding of cloud security, including IAM design, least privilege principles, and compliance-aware infrastructure design
Strong grasp of AWS networking concepts, including VPC architecture and Transit Gateway configuration
A commitment to curiosity and adaptability as a Continual Learner, staying at the forefront of platform and cloud innovation while prioritizing scalable solutions that empower internal teams
A dedication to People-Focused leadership, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth by Leading by Example and nurturing strong relationships that empower others to excel
Preferred
Experience architecting multi-cloud or multi-account infrastructure
Familiarity with modern CI/CD tooling (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, etc.)
Networking knowledge in AWS (VPC design, Transit Gateway, etc.)
Experience leading technical strategy in a high-growth environment
Benefits
Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
Retirement & Pension Plans: Plan for your future with competitive retirement or pension programs, including contribution matching.
Fertility and Family Support: Access fertility benefits for all team members and their spouses.
Healthcare: Coverage and support for everyday medical expenses and routine care, tailored by geography.
Pet Insurance: Protect your pet's health and your finances.
Lifestyle Spending Accounts: Enjoy 100% company-funded accounts to promote healthy habits and well-being.
Commuter Benefits: Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available.
Annual Bonus: All employees are eligible for an annual bonus.
Volunteering Opportunities: Receive 8 give-back hours to volunteer in your local communities.
AI Enterprise License: Access AI Enterprise accounts and participate in weekly AI training sessions to empower and ensure AI safety.
Company
Camelot Strategic Marketing & Media
Camelot Strategic Marketing & Media is a marketing and advertising company that offers communications, strategy, and execution services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-10-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Ben Cooper
President & COO
Alex Richter
Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
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2025-10-15
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