Director of Platform Engineering
Philadelphia, PA
Open to Remote
Full Time
$190k - $250k
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