Sr. Principal, Platform Architecture & Engineering, you will lead the technical direction for enterprise platform capabilities across hybrid cloud, datacenter, manufacturing site, and edge environments. This position is located in Fort Worth, Texas.
IN THIS ROLE, A TYPICAL DAY WILL INCLUDE:- Defining platform architecture strategy across cloud, datacenter, manufacturing, and edge environments.
- Leading technical direction for cloud platforms, Kubernetes, security, automation, and observability. Developing scalable platform standards, roadmaps, and best practices.
- Driving Infrastructure as Code, GitOps, CI/CD, and automation initiatives.
- Partnering with security teams to embed governance, compliance, and risk controls.
- Designing reliable, secure, and cost-effective platforms that improve scalability and performance.
- Establishing reusable platform patterns and guardrails that enable faster delivery.
- Reviewing technical designs, mentoring engineers, and solving complex technical challenges.
- Collaborating with business and technology leaders to align platform investments with strategic goals.
- Evaluating emerging technologies and recommending improvements to platform capabilities and operations.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school+15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
- 7 Years of Relevant Experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Experience leading enterprise cloud, Kubernetes, platform engineering, or DevSecOps initiatives.
- Strong expertise with AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes platforms, including EKS, AKS, OpenShift, RKE2, or similar technologies.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, distributed site, or edge computing environments.
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, GitOps, CI/CD, automation, cloud security, and platform governance practices.
- Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Nutanix, Hyper-V, or OpenShift Virtualization.
- Hands-on experience with platform toolchains including Terraform, Helm, Argo CD, Ansible, JFrog, and policy/governance tools.
- Experience establishing platform support models, lifecycle standards, operational KPIs, and hardware/software qualification processes.
- Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Go, PowerShell, Bash, JavaScript, or similar languages.
- Experience supporting Kubernetes or container platforms for manufacturing, operational technology, AI, or GPU-enabled workloads.
- Relevant AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Terraform certifications preferred.
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:- Join Alcon's mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives
- Grow your career and see your impact in a highly collaborative and diverse environment
- Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
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