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Summary of Position
We are seeking a Principal Platform Engineer – Data & AI Platform to lead the design, development, and operationalization of scalable data infrastructure and DevSecOps practices. This role focuses on Snowflake architecture, dbt transformation workflows, and Terraform-based infrastructure automation. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in Snowflake data warehouse management, dbt development, and modern web application deployment for data products.
The Principal Platform Engineer will define long-term platform strategies, build and deploy robust CI/CD pipelines, and ensure operational excellence across data platforms. This role requires deep technical expertise in Snowflake, dbt, Terraform, and cloud-native technologies, with a strong emphasis on performance optimization, cost management, and security compliance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Define and drive the long-term DevSecOps vision for Snowflake, dbt, and Terraform infrastructure.
Architect scalable Snowflake environments, dbt transformation workflows, and reusable Terraform modules.
Build and deploy CI/CD pipelines for Snowflake, dbt Cloud, and web applications (React, Vue, Node.js).
Provide technical oversight for Snowflake account structures, dbt dependencies, and Terraform state management.
Document architecture patterns, model standards, and infrastructure specifications.
Deliver internal training and workshops on Snowflake, dbt, Terraform, and web deployment best practices.
Analyze and optimize performance across Snowflake queries, dbt models, and web applications.
Ensure platform reliability, scalability, observability, and compliance with security standards.
Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation for data platform incident escalation.
Collaborate with Security and Cloud Ops on governance, compliance, and security scanning.
Mentor team members on advanced technical implementations and best practices.
The time spent on each responsibility reflects an estimate and is subject to change dependent on business needs.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Qualifications Expected for Position
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced certifications preferred; equivalent work experience is acceptable.
10+ years of experience with DevOps architecture using Snowflake, dbt, Terraform, and modern web application and/or data application deployment.
Expertise in CI/CD pipeline design using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, dbt Cloud, and Terraform Cloud.
Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation and provisioning.
Experience with managing containerization deployments on Azure and/or AWS.
Familiarity with monitoring tools for performance and user experience tracking like New Relic, Azure Monitor, and/or QuickSight.
Bonus Qualifications
Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
Azure and Snowflake certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, SnowPro Core/Advanced) are a plus.
The base salary range for this position is $175,000-$195,000. In addition to a base salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and benefits (subject to eligibility requirements) listed here: Teladoc Health Benefits 2025. Total compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to, type of position, location, education level, work experience, and certifications. This information is applicable for all full-time positions.
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Teladoc Health will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Why Join Teladoc Health?
A New Category in Healthcare: Teladoc Health is transforming the healthcare experience and empowering people everywhere to live healthier lives.
Our Work Truly Matters: Recognized as the world leader in whole-person virtual care, Teladoc Health uses proprietary health signals and personalized interactions to drive better health outcomes across the full continuum of care, at every stage in a person’s health journey.
Make an Impact: In more than 175 countries and ranked Best in KLAS for Virtual Care Platforms in 2020, Teladoc Health leverages more than a decade of expertise and data-driven insights to meet the growing virtual care needs of consumers and healthcare professionals.
Focus on PEOPLE: Teladoc Health has been recognized as a top employer by numerous media and professional organizations. Talented, passionate individuals make the difference, in this fast-moving, collaborative, and inspiring environment.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Teladoc Health we believe that personal and professional diversity is the key to innovation. We hire based solely on your strengths and qualifications, and the way in which those strengths can directly contribute to your success in your new position.
Growth and Innovation: We’ve already made healthcare yet remain on the threshold of very big things. Come grow with us and support our mission to make a tangible difference in the lives of our Members.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never have and never will discriminate against any job candidate or employee due to age, race, religion, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, membership in an employee organization, medical condition, family history, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status or pregnancy.
Teladoc Health respects your privacy and is committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your personal information. In furtherance of your employment relationship with Teladoc Health, we collect personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable data privacy laws, including but not limited to, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Personal information is defined as: Any information or set of information relating to you, including (a) all information that identifies you or could reasonably be used to identify you, and (b) all information that any applicable law treats as personal information. Teladoc Health’s Notice of Privacy Practices for U.S. Employees’ Personal information is available at this link.
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Teladoc Health Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
Boston, MA, United States
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