Head of Platform - DevOps (20-30 yrs)

1. Strategic Leadership :

- Develop and execute a strategic vision for the Platform Engineering team, aligned with the organization & it's overall technology and business objectives.

- Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies and industry best practices in platform engineering.

2. Team Management :

- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of platform engineers, architects, and DevOps professionals.

- Foster a collaborative and agile team culture, emphasizing continuous improvement and learning.

3. Platform Design and Development :

- Oversee the design and development of scalable and resilient platforms, ensuring they meet performance, security, and reliability requirements.

- Drive the adoption of best practices in infrastructure as code (IaC) and configuration management.

4. Cloud Technologies :

- Stay current with the latest cloud technologies, particularly in platforms such as AWS, Azure, or

Google Cloud.

- Provide expertise in cloud architecture and guide the team in optimizing platform performance in the cloud.

5. DevOps and Automation :

- Champion DevOps practices to streamline the software development lifecycle.

- Implement and enhance automation processes for deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of platform services.

6. Collaboration with Other Teams :

- Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to platform engineering.

- Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, communicating platform- related concepts effectively.

7. Performance Monitoring and Optimization :

- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for platforms, taking proactive measures to optimize performance and cost-efficiency.

- Conduct regular reviews of platform architecture and recommend improvements.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

- Proven experience (20+ years) in a leadership role within a platform engineering or similar environment.

- In-depth knowledge of platform technologies, cloud architecture, and DevOps practices.

- Strong understanding of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Chef.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Additional Requirements :

- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate plans into action.

- Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

- Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or equivalent.