Senior Business Systems Engineer - Product & Engineering Platforms

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on ownership

Collaborative environment

Advanced training resources

Platform tool evaluation program

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Business Systems Engineer - Product & Engineering Platforms to own the business systems and operational tooling that support product and engineering teams. Remote, US-based candidates only, with compensation ranging from $120,000 to $145,000 annually.

The role emphasizes strong systems thinking, hands-on platform administration, governance, and improved visibility across core processes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in business systems engineering or IT applications.
• Experience translating complex processes into technical solutions.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own business systems and operational platforms used by product and engineering teams.
• Manage platform configurations, including security and data quality.
• Design scalable workflows and reporting structures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on planning processes.
• Lead implementations and integrations of enterprise applications.
• Establish governance standards and improve data quality.
• Support reporting to provide operational visibility.

Skills

Business systems engineering

Stakeholder coordination

Project management

APIs & integrations

Enterprise application architecture

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Jira

Atlassian products

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Business Systems Engineer - Product & Engineering Platforms to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This role will own the business systems and operational tooling that support product and engineering teams across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring strong systems thinking, hands-on platform administration, and a collaborative approach to improving planning, reporting, and workflow efficiency. You will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to design scalable solutions, strengthen governance, and increase visibility across core operational processes.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $120,000 - $145,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own business systems and operational platforms used by product and engineering teams
• Manage platform configurations, including security and data quality
• Design scalable workflows and reporting structures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on planning processes
• Lead implementations and integrations of enterprise applications
• Establish governance standards and improve data quality
• Support reporting to provide operational visibility

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in business systems engineering or IT applications
• Strong hands-on experience with Jira and Atlassian products
• Experience with enterprise work-management platforms
• Ability to translate complex business processes into technical solutions
• Strong project management skills with stakeholder coordination capability
• Proficiency in APIs, integrations, and enterprise application architecture
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Benefits

• Opportunity for hands-on engineering and systems ownership
• Work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
• Access to advanced training materials and support resources
• Involvement in evaluating and improving platform tools
• Flexible work arrangements to accommodate team needs

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.