Director of Cloud Platform Engineering (SRE & Observability)

About this kind of role

What a Director of Cloud Platform Engineering (SRE & Observability) usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: This role leads a team responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of a cloud platform, focusing on Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and observability practices. Responsibilities include defining platform standards, automating infrastructure, and ensuring system reliability and performance. The Director will also champion observability solutions to proactively identify and resolve issues, and collaborate with engineering teams to improve application architecture. They are accountable for the overall health and evolution of the cloud platform.

Tools and skills: Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible), monitoring and logging systems (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack), and strong programming/scripting skills are generally required.

Good fit for: Individuals with a strong technical background in cloud computing, SRE, and a proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams thrive in this role.