Director of Platform Engineering

This company is in search of an experienced Director of Platform Engineering to lead the transformation of their software development processes. In this pivotal role, you will oversee a team of Platform and DevOps managers and engineers, driving the transition to a more efficient, service-centric operational model. Your mission will be to ensure their cloud-based architecture remains scalable, aligned with the needs of their product engineering teams, and maintains industry-leading standards.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven leadership experience driving organizational change towards a service-centric operational approach.
• A minimum of 12 years of engineering experience, including at least 10 years in leadership positions.
• Extensive background in cloud-based architecture and platform engineering, with a demonstrated ability to align technical efforts with business objectives.
• Strategic thinking skills to shape platform strategy
• Strong commitment to operational excellence, prioritizing quality, agility, and performance

What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead the optimization and continuous improvement of their cloud-based software development and delivery architecture.
• Develop and maintain a suite of integrated platform services to support efficient software delivery.
• Drive organizational change towards a service-oriented architecture, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Advocate for and implement best practices in cloud architecture and DevOps methodologies.

Benefits:

• PTO
• Healthcare and dental
• Generous compensation package