Senior Platform Engineering Lead (Remote, AWS/K8s)

Huxley; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-standing technology company is seeking a Senior Manager of Platform Engineering to lead a crucial team overseeing the deployment platform, DevOps enablement, and cloud infrastructure. This high-impact role involves managing a team of engineers, defining platform strategy, and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in AWS, Kubernetes, and possess strong leadership skills to enhance AI-driven initiatives and encourage a culture of autonomy and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3–4+ years of experience managing engineering teams.
• Strong background in AWS cloud environments.
• Deep expertise with Kubernetes and infrastructure automation.
• Experience with observability systems.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the roadmap for internal deployment and infrastructure platform.
• Lead a team of 7-8 engineers.
• Drive the adoption of AI-enhanced engineering tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet evolving organizational needs.

Skills

Management of engineering teams

AWS cloud environments

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Observability systems

AI-powered engineering workflows

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

ArgoCD

Helm

Job description

A long-standing technology company is seeking a Senior Manager of Platform Engineering to lead a crucial team overseeing the deployment platform, DevOps enablement, and cloud infrastructure. This high-impact role involves managing a team of engineers, defining platform strategy, and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in AWS, Kubernetes, and possess strong leadership skills to enhance AI-driven initiatives and encourage a culture of autonomy and innovation.