Platform Engineering Technology Leader

Experis Technology Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in New York seeks a Platform Engineering Technology Leader to guide platform engineering and technology delivery. You'll lead engineering teams, provide hands-on guidance across the SDLC, and champion AI/GenAI enablement, SRE modernization, and engineering productivity.

This role requires strong executive communication and governance, shaping architecture decisions and ensuring reliable, scalable platforms that align with business goals.

Qualifications

• Engineering technology leadership experience.
• Hands-on modern engineering practices, SDLC modernization.
• Able to communicate technical direction to executives and stakeholders.
• Experience with architecture reviews and technical governance.
• Exposure to AI / GenAI (OpenAI, Copilot, LLM-powered solutions) and SRE/observability.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams and drive delivery outcomes.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance across the SDLC.
• Drive AI / GenAI enablement and adoption aligned to platform goals.
• Lead SRE transformation and operational excellence efforts.
• Support engineering productivity and SDLC modernization through governance.

Skills

Engineering leadership

SDLC modernization

Executive communication

Architecture reviews

AI/GenAI exposure

SRE/Observability

Job description

Our client is seeking a Platform Engineering Technology Leader to join their team. As a Platform Engineering Technology Leader, you will be part of the engineering organization supporting platform engineering and technology delivery initiatives. The ideal candidate will have engineering technology leadership, hands-on modern engineering practices, and strong executive and stakeholder communication skills which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Platform Engineering Technology Leader

Location: New York, NY

Pay Range: $50-55/hr on W2

What's the Job?

Lead engineering teams and drive delivery outcomes while maintaining high standards for code quality and engineering execution. Provide hands-on technical guidance and demonstrate strong technical credibility with development teams across the SDLC. Drive AI / GenAI enablement and adoption, ensuring practical implementation aligned to platform and engineering goals. Lead SRE transformation and operational excellence efforts, strengthening reliability, observability, and production readiness. Support engineering productivity and SDLC modernization through architecture reviews, technical governance, and continuous improvement.

What's Needed?

• Engineering technology leadership experience, including leading engineering teams and driving delivery and code execution.
• Strong hands-on understanding of modern engineering practices, including SDLC modernization and engineering productivity improvements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executives and stakeholders, translating technical direction into clear plans and outcomes.
• Experience with architecture reviews and technical governance to ensure scalable, maintainable platform solutions.
• Preferred exposure to AI / GenAI (OpenAI, Copilot, LLM-powered solutions) and SRE / observability practices.

What's in it for me?

Opportunity to lead platform engineering transformation across AI / GenAI enablement, SRE modernization, and engineering productivity. Work in a high-impact environment where your technical leadership directly influences architecture, governance, and delivery quality. Collaborate with engineering teams to modernize SDLC practices and improve operational excellence. Engage with executive and stakeholder partners to align technology direction with business priorities. Contribute to durable platform capabilities through architecture reviews and engineering governance.

Benefits

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup

Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills.

Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity – as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.