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Director of Platform Engineering

Location

United States

Posted

87 days ago

Salary

$200K - $230K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor DegreeEnglishMicroservices

Job Description

Director of Platform Engineering

DroneUp

• Develop and execute a comprehensive platform engineering strategy aligned with business goals. • Serve as the internal "Product Owner" for the platform, focusing on enhancing the developer experience through tooling and automation. • Define the technical vision and oversee the design/architecture of scalable, secure platform components and services. • Identify, prioritize, and drive platform features and enhancements based on internal customer needs and data. • Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact and value to the platform. • Collaborate with engineering and product leaders to define technical initiatives and ensure cross-functional alignment. • Communicate platform strategy, progress, and outcomes to executive leadership and stakeholders. • Drive continuous improvement in platform engineering processes and foster a collaborative culture. • Ensure the consistent application of engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance. • Monitor platform performance, reliability, and scalability, proactively addressing challenges.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
  • Experience as a software engineer is preferred.
  • Proven track record of successfully leading and managing engineering teams in technology-driven environments that move with urgency while prioritizing sustainable practices.
  • Extensive experience in software development, architecture, and technical leadership.
  • Strong understanding of product ownership principles, with the ability to balance technical decisions with business priorities.
  • Deep knowledge of cloud computing, microservices architecture, and modern software development practices.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Ability to adapt to change and lead through ambiguity, while maintaining a focus on results.

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