Director of Platform Engineering & Cloud Operations

Becton Dickinson; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 203,000 - 324,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company in Irvine seeks a Director of Platform Engineering & Cloud Operations to lead platform teams delivering secure, scalable software for cloud-connected healthcare products. You will shape platform strategy, drive CI/CD, IaC, observability, and SRE practices across AWS/Azure/GCP.

This on-site role requires collaboration with Product Management, Security, and Quality teams in a regulated environment, balancing speed, reliability, and compliance while fostering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, SRE, or platform engineering roles.
• 5+ years leading managers and geographically distributed engineering teams in a large-scale enterprise.
• Proven cloud-native platforms on AWS, Azure, and/or GCP with containerized workloads.
• Experience scaling CI/CD, IaC, DevSecOps, observability, and reliability across product teams.
• Experience with mission-critical SaaS platforms in regulated environments.
• Strong track record driving platform engineering, automation, and AI-enabled delivery.
• Experience partnering with Product, Architecture, Security, Quality, and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute DevOps, Platform Engineering, and Cloud Operations strategy.
• Build and lead high-performing teams with engineering standards and metrics.
• Drive automation and self-service platforms to improve productivity.
• Develop and evolve developer platforms for better delivery outcomes.
• Standardize CI/CD, GitOps, and Infrastructure-as-Code across teams.
• Enable self-service infrastructure and automation to accelerate development.
• Lead cloud strategy across AWS/Azure/GCP and ensure scalable, secure infra.
• Oversee container platforms, DR, and business continuity capabilities.
• Drive SRE practices, reliability, observability, incident management, and SLAs/SLOs.
• Embed DevSecOps and automate compliance and governance controls.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Platform engineering

DevOps

SRE

Cloud strategy

CI/CD

Observability

AI-enabled delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

About the Role

The BD Software Technology Solutions (STS) organization is seeking a Director of Platform Engineering & Cloud Operations to lead the platforms and teams that enable secure, reliable, and scalable software delivery across BD's growing portfolio of cloud-connected products and digital solutions. This is a technical leadership role for someone who views infrastructure, automation, and developer experience as strategic products. You will lead Platform Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Operations, SRE, and DevSecOps teams while driving cloud-native architectures, AI-augmented software delivery, and automation-first engineering practices that accelerate the delivery of high-quality, compliant software. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable defining platform strategy with senior leaders and engaging deeply with engineering teams on CI/CD, cloud architecture, deployment strategies, observability, reliability, and software delivery performance. You will partner closely with Product Management, Architecture, Security, Test Engineering, and Software Engineering leaders to drive innovation while maintaining the standards required in a regulated healthcare environment. Success in this role requires balancing speed, reliability, security, cost, and compliance while fostering a culture of operational excellence, automation, continuous improvement, and engineering craftsmanship. The right candidate combines deep technical expertise, strong business acumen, and proven leadership with the vision to transform software delivery through platform engineering, DevOps, and AI-enabled developer productivity.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

Define and execute the DevOps, Platform Engineering, and Cloud Operations strategy aligned with business and engineering objectives.

Build and lead high-performing teams while establishing engineering standards, governance, and operational metrics.

Drive organizational transformation through automation, self-service platforms, and engineering excellence.

Platform Engineering

Develop and evolve developer platforms that improve productivity, consistency, and software delivery outcomes.

Establish standardized CI/CD, GitOps, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices across engineering teams.

Enable self-service infrastructure and automation capabilities that accelerate development and deployment.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Lead cloud strategy and operational excellence across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP environments.

Ensure scalable, resilient, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure architectures.

Oversee container platforms, environment management, disaster recovery, and business continuity capabilities.

Reliability & Operations

Drive SRE practices focused on reliability, observability, incident management, and operational readiness.

Establish and manage SLAs, SLOs, and service performance objectives.

Lead proactive monitoring, capacity planning, and continuous service improvement initiatives.

Security & Compliance

Embed DevSecOps principles throughout the software delivery lifecycle.

Partner with Security and Quality teams to automate compliance, vulnerability management, and governance controls.

Ensure cloud platforms and delivery pipelines align with regulatory, security, and corporate requirements.

Continuous Improvement

Leverage automation, AI-enabled software delivery, and emerging technologies to improve productivity and operational efficiency.

Foster a culture of innovation, learning, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or platform engineering roles.
• 5+ years of experience leading managers and geographically distributed engineering teams in a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Proven experience building and operating cloud-native platforms on AWS, Azure, and/or GCP, including containerized and Kubernetes-based workloads.
• Demonstrated success implementing and scaling CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, DevSecOps, observability, and reliability engineering practices across multiple product teams.
• Experience operating and supporting mission-critical SaaS platforms with high availability, security, scalability, and compliance requirements.
• Strong track record of driving engineering transformation initiatives, including platform engineering, automation, developer experience, and AI-augmented software delivery.
• Experience partnering with Product, Architecture, Security, Quality, and business stakeholders to deliver technology solutions in complex, regulated environments.
• Healthcare, medical device, life sciences, or other regulated industry experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading Platform Engineering, DevOps, SRE, Cloud Operations organizations.
• Hands-on experience with modern DevOps toolchains, Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks, and cloud-native technologies.
• Experience establishing and improving metrics, SLOs/SLAs, operational KPIs, and engineering performance measures.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), Terraform, or similar cloud and infrastructure credentials.

Workplace Expectations

This role is on-site 5 days per week.

BD prioritizes on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast‑paced healthcare industry.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required.

Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth‑centered, and rewarding culture.

You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

And through the organization’s investment in BD University, you will continually level up your tech skills and expertise.

You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You".

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully.

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Salary Range Information $202,700.00 - $324,200.00 USD Annual

Primary Work Location USA CA - Irvine Laguna Canyon Additional Locations