Senior Platform Engineer: IDP & Automation Leader

Sunflower Bank Mortgage Lending; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunflower Bank, N.A. is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to define and drive the technology vision for Platform Engineering within its IT modernization strategy.

The role leads the creation and evolution of the Internal Developer Platform (IDP) and shared technology services to accelerate delivery and reduce risk. You will operate as a technical strategist and hands-on leader, partnering with Architecture, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Operations, Data, and Applications teams to modernize

Qualifications

• Experience leading platform engineering initiatives and defining architectural standards.
• Ability to drive technology vision in a modern IT environment.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams including architecture, cybersecurity, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the technology vision for Platform Engineering.
• Lead development and evolution of the Internal Developer Platform (IDP) and shared services.
• Partner with Architecture, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Operations, Data, and Application teams to modernize the technology estate.
• Improve delivery speed, reliability, and cost transparency while reducing manual work and technical debt.

Skills

Platform engineering

Technical leadership

IDP

Automation

Job description

Sunflower Bank, N.A. is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer to define and drive the technology vision for Platform Engineering within its IT modernization strategy.

The role leads the creation and evolution of the Internal Developer Platform (IDP) and shared technology services to accelerate delivery and reduce risk. You will operate as a technical strategist and hands-on leader, partnering with Architecture, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Operations, Data, and Applications teams to modernize