Director of Platform Engineering | Remote

About this kind of role

What a Director of Platform Engineering | Remote usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: This role focuses on the strategy, development, and maintenance of a company’s core technology platform. Directors of Platform Engineering oversee a team of engineers responsible for building and improving the underlying infrastructure that supports applications and services. They ensure the platform is scalable, reliable, and secure, while also fostering collaboration between development, operations, and security teams. They often define technical roadmaps and advocate for best practices in engineering.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in cloud computing platforms (like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible), and programming languages like Python or Go is common.

Good fit for: Experienced engineering leaders with a strong technical background and a passion for building robust, scalable systems are often successful in this role.