Manager of Infrastructure – Platform Engineering

About this kind of role

What a Manager of Infrastructure – Platform Engineering usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Manages a team responsible for the design, build, and maintenance of the underlying platform infrastructure that supports software development and deployment. This includes overseeing server, network, and storage systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. Responsibilities often involve capacity planning, automation of infrastructure tasks, and implementing best practices for cloud environments. They also collaborate with development teams to understand their needs and provide the necessary infrastructure support.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), scripting languages (like Python or Bash), configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, or Puppet), and experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is generally expected.

Good fit for: Individuals with strong technical backgrounds in systems administration or DevOps, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for building scalable and reliable infrastructure solutions are often successful in this role.