Director - Digital Platform Engineering

Holman Enterprises; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 204,000 - 316,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Holman Enterprises in New Jersey seeks a Director of Digital Platform Engineering to lead and scale a cross-functional engineering organization, translating business goals into a multi-year platform roadmap. The role emphasizes AI/ML tooling, .NET/C#, React, Azure, and secure, cloud-native design with CI/CD.

Strong governance and responsible AI practices are essential. The position requires leadership of large teams, deep cloud experience, and a strategic vision for platform evolution within an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of engineering experience with 5+ in leadership.
• Proven experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale cross-functional engineering teams.
• Translate business objectives into multi-year technical roadmap.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI/ML tooling.
• Develop backend services with C#/.NET and frontend with React.
• Architect cloud-native, distributed apps using Azure and microservices.
• Ensure Azure security and data protection practices.
• Drive Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD across teams.
• Integrate LLM-powered features via Azure OpenAI and RAG pipelines.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Platform engineering vision

AI/ML tooling

C#/.NET

React/TypeScript

Azure cloud

DevOps / CI-CD

Agile practices

RESTful APIs

OpenAI Azure integration

GitHub Copilot

Data privacy governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Master’s degree preferred

10+ years engineering leadership

Tools

Azure Functions

AKS

Cosmos DB

SQL Server

Entra ID

App Services

Azure Storage

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Job description

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around. The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

Holman is currently accepting applications for the role of Director- Digital Platform Engineering.

Primary Tasks and Points of Emphasis

• Proven leadership in building and scaling cross-functional engineering teams, driving a collaborative, high-accountability development culture.
• Ability to create and communicate a clear platform engineering vision, translating business objectives into a multi-year technical roadmap.
• Skilled in evaluating emerging technologies, including AI/ML tooling, and integrating them into platform strategy to drive innovation.
• Extensive experience with .NET and .NET Core (through .NET 8/9) for backend service development, including deep knowledge of C#.
• Proven track record building scalable front-end applications with React and TypeScript, including component-based architecture and state management (Redux/Context API).
• Expertise in Azure cloud services, including App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, and Azure Storage.
• Ability to lead design and development of cloud-native, distributed applications following event-driven and microservices best practices.
• Strong understanding of Azure security, including Entra ID identity management, access control, and data protection.
• Experience with modern development practices, including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Experience with SQL Server and Cosmos DB, optimizing data storage and retrieval in cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful services and API design, including performance, security, and versioning best practices.
• Expertise in troubleshooting, debugging, and optimizing Azure applications for performance and cost efficiency.
• Experience integrating LLM-powered features into production apps using Azure OpenAI, including prompt engineering and RAG pipelines.
• Champion of AI-assisted engineering practices, including GitHub Copilot adoption, to improve developer velocity and code quality.
• Understanding of responsible AI principles — governance, guardrails, and data privacy — when deploying AI features to production.

Education and/or Training

• Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Master’s preferred.
• Proven experience in leading and managing transformation projects and teams.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Relevant Work Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in Engineering, including 5+ at a leadership level.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale transformation initiatives.

At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That’s why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It’s The Holman Way.

At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement.

Below is a brief overview of the programs available to full-time employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement
• Jury Duty
• Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits: Regular Full-Time We offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. In addition, we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave, and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.

Temporary or Part-Time In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave, part-time and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.

Pay

We offer competitive wages that are commensurate with job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and geographic location, starting in the range of $204,020.00 - $316,230.00 USD annually for full time employees. The annual compensation range is comprised of base pay and bonus earnings.

Artificial Intelligence Statement

We recognize that applicants for positions at any organization may view AI tools for tasks such as drafting a resume or cover letter, provided the information is accurate and truthful. However, applicants should not use AI tools to: Answer interview questions on their behalf, or use AI tools in any way during the interview or other qualification process(es). Misrepresent or embellish qualifications, skills, or experience Create false or misleading representations of identity (e.g., deepfakes or altered images/videos) Your application, whether an AI tool is used or not, should reflect your authentic abilities and experiences. Any use of AI that compromises honesty or integrity may result in disqualification against the process.

Equal Opportunity Employment and Accommodations

Holman provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact [e-mail] This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Since 1924, Holman has grown from a single Ford dealership in New Jersey into a global automotive leader with more than 10,000 employees across North America, the UK, and Germany. We deliver a unique range of automotive services, including industry-leading fleet management and leasing; commercial vehicle equipment manufacturing; powertrain distribution and logistics; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; venture capital funding; and automotive retail sales. Headquartered in southern New Jersey since 1924, we are looking for talented employees worldwide to join our Great Place to Work certified corporate culture and help drive another century of success.