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Director Platform Engineering

JSR Tech Consulting
Westchester, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Location : Remote

bout Us : Our culture is characterized by collaboration, inclusivity, and a commitment to continuous learning, fostering an environment where diverse perspectives lead to groundbreaking solutions. Team members are empowered to share ideas and experiment across teams in all aspects of the business, fostering innovation and creativity. Leading-edge technologies and inclusive practices drive both individual and collective growth as we modernize and grow our technical capabilities.

Position Overview : We are seeking a highly skilled Director of Platform Engineering to lead our platform engineering initiatives with a strong focus on AWS and Kubernetes. This role requires deep experience with Lean Development, Extreme Programming (XP), and highly scalable delivery systems and cluster computing. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving engineering enablement and managing large-scale platform initiatives. This senior leadership position is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and management of our platform engineering efforts, ensuring they align with business objectives and drive innovation.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Define and execute the company's platform engineering strategy in alignment with business goals.
  • Oversee the design, implementation, and management of platform engineering initiatives to ensure scalability, security, and reliability.
  • Partner with IT, product development, and business units to identify platform needs and opportunities.
  • Lead initiatives to improve platform engineering efficiency, including cost management and resource optimization.
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of platform engineers and architects.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the platform engineering team.
  • Communicate platform engineering strategy and initiatives to executive leadership and stakeholders.
  • Present insights and recommendations to drive platform-based decision-making.
  • Partner with the Engineering Enablement team and SRE teams.
  • Lead with a customer-focused Platform as a Product approach.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 10 years of experience in platform engineering, with 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of AWS, Kubernetes, and cloud security practices.
  • Proven track record of driving platform-based business transformations and managing large-scale platform ecosystems.
  • Experience with Lean Development and Extreme Programming (XP).
  • Experience with highly scalable delivery systems and cluster computing.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
  • Ideal candidates have published sentinel works across the industry and had direct involvement in open source or high-performance real-world delivery platforms.
  • Why Join Us :

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and drive innovation in platform engineering and software delivery.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives.
  • ccess to continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
  • This is your opportunity to work with an engineering-driven organization innovating and delivering at a scale well beyond other players in our industry.
  • We value innovation, consistent delivery, quality deliverables, and finding joy in our work while crushing our competition.
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