Platform Engineering Principal at Cority

Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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EHS, SaaS, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Strong background in DevOps, cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and modern software architecture
Deep Expertise with tools such as GitLab, SonarQube, LaunchDarkly, Terraform, Pulumi and Backstage
Proven experience helping to build and mentor high-performing engineering teams
Product-oriented mindset with ability to define strategy and prioritize features
Strong experience with Observability/Telemetry platforms to provide insight into both Infrastructure and Workloads
Strong Scripting Experience (Python Preferred)
Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
10+ years in software/platform engineering, 3+ years in senior/principal roles
Experience with Microservice Development and Support
Experience delivering scalable developer platforms and productivity tools
Bachelor’s or master's in computer science/engineering or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership: Guide platform engineering best practices, oversee core platform and self-service tool development
Strategy & Roadmap: Help Define and Execute the platform vision, set priorities, and align initiatives with organizational goals and addressing pain points within the Engineering practice
Team Mentorship: Mentor and grow engineers; help foster a high-performance, collaborative culture
Stakeholder Management: Partner with developers and leadership teams to deliver value and drive adoption
Operations: Ensure platform reliability, performance, security, and cost efficiency; drive automation and observability
Product Mindset: Treat the platform as a product—focus on developer experience, gather feedback, and measure impact (e.g., adoption, DORA metrics)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

DevOpsAWSGCPCI/CDCloud InfrastructureAutomationObservabilityPlatform Engineering

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What skills and qualifications are required for the Platform Engineering Principal role?

Candidates need a strong background in DevOps, cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and modern software architecture, plus deep expertise with tools like GitLab, SonarQube, LaunchDarkly, Terraform, Pulumi, and Backstage. Additional requirements include 10+ years in software/platform engineering with 3+ years in senior/principal roles, strong scripting experience (Python preferred), experience with observability platforms, microservice development, and excellent communication skills.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position, or is there a location requirement?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the company culture look like at Cority?

Cority has a strong employee culture, recognized with awards, and emphasizes fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture through team mentorship.

What makes a strong candidate for this Platform Engineering Principal role?

A strong candidate has proven experience building and mentoring high-performing engineering teams, a product-oriented mindset for defining strategy and prioritizing features, and experience delivering scalable developer platforms with a focus on reliability, security, and developer experience.

Cority

EHSQ software solutions for organizations

About Cority

Cority provides software solutions for Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality (EHSQ) management. Their platform helps organizations monitor and enhance workplace safety, comply with environmental regulations, and meet sustainability targets. Users can collect and analyze data to gain insights that improve decision-making and operational efficiency. Cority stands out from competitors by serving a diverse range of industries and offering a subscription-based model that ensures continuous updates and support. The goal of Cority is to empower organizations to predict and prevent risks while optimizing compliance and enhancing workforce health and safety.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters

1985Year Founded

$97.3MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Energy, Enterprise Software, HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Platform Engineering Principal at Cority

Requirements

Responsibilities

Skills

Questions & Answers

Cority

About Cority

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Remote Work Options

Wellness Program

Professional Development Budget

Phone/Internet Stipend

Risks

Rapid AI evolution may outpace Cority's current capabilities.

Complex global EHS regulations could strain Cority's resources.

New EHSQ market entrants offering niche solutions may erode Cority's market share.

Differentiation

Cority offers a comprehensive EHSQ platform with 30+ years of domain expertise.

The company serves over 1,400 global organizations across diverse industries.

Cority's SaaS model ensures continuous updates and improvements for client success.

Upsides

Growing demand for integrated EHSQ solutions boosts Cority's market potential.

Advancements in AI enhance Cority's predictive analytics capabilities.

Rising ESG criteria importance increases demand for Cority's EHSQ software.

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