Director of Platform Engineering & Cloud Operations
BD
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Job summary
BD is seeking a Director of Platform Engineering & Cloud Operations in Irvine, CA to lead Platform Engineering, DevOps, Cloud Operations, SRE, and DevSecOps across BD's cloud-connected products. You will drive cloud-native architectures, CI/CD, IaC, and AI-enhanced delivery while balancing security, cost, and compliance in a regulated healthcare setting.
The ideal leader will partner with Product, Architecture, Security, and Quality teams to enable scalable, secure software delivery and
Qualifications
- 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, 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Job description
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
We are the makers of possible
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
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.
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USA CA - Irvine Laguna Canyon
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$202,700.00 - $324,200.00 USD Annual
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