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This is both a significant milestone for us and a tremendous opportunity for you.\nAcuity Analytics is a business with a strong global reputation, an impressive client base, and ambitious growth plans. We deliver deep insights and domain-led digital transformation to high-growth and heavily regulated organisations. To our customers, we bring a partnership that provides the talent, technology, and capability to enhance performance and operational efficiency.\nAs part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Principal Cloud & Platform Engineer to help shape the future of our engineering organisation and drive technical excellence across our Cloud & Platform practice.\n About the Role\nAs a Principal Cloud & Platform Engineer, you will operate at the highest level of technical leadership within the organisation. 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