Global Platform Engineering Lead

Bentley Systems; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a Head of Platform Engineering in Philadelphia. The role involves leading a large engineering team across multiple locations, fostering a culture of collaboration, and ensuring the effective execution of software projects. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in software development and strong leadership skills. Familiarity with technologies such as TypeScript, JavaScript, and cloud services like AWS or Azure is preferred. The position requires about 25% global travel.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in software development.
• Leadership experience developing successful APIs and platforms.
• Strong communication skills with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team of 120+ across different locations.
• Facilitate a culture of collaboration and openness.
• Manage performance and growth of individual contributors.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Team management

Software development

Emotional intelligence

API development

Tools

TypeScript

JavaScript

C++

SQL

AWS

Azure

Job description

A leading software company is seeking a Head of Platform Engineering in Philadelphia. The role involves leading a large engineering team across multiple locations, fostering a culture of collaboration, and ensuring the effective execution of software projects. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in software development and strong leadership skills. Familiarity with technologies such as TypeScript, JavaScript, and cloud services like AWS or Azure is preferred. The position requires about 25% global travel.