[US] Leader, Platform Engineering & Operations

Benchmark Gensuite®; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Gensuite® is seeking a Leader of Platform Engineering & Operations in Mason, OH. You will oversee a portfolio of applications, drive end-to-end operational accountability, and guide architectural standards while mentoring product managers.

The role is full-time with a standard 40-hour work week and provides strategic direction for modernization and efficiency. Responsibilities include improving features, reducing maintenance overhead, and establishing rigorous testing, performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Telematics Engineering or Information Systems.
• Coursework in Data Structure, Open Operational Systems, Network Operating Systems, and Internet Programming.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational activities including teams, resources and performance metrics for the portfolio.
• Advise on continuous improvement and innovation of product features to reduce maintenance and improve UX.
• Lead refactoring to modernize architectures and frameworks.
• Establish standards and architecture patterns across platforms.
• Mentor product managers and provide product support to ensure alignment with portfolio goals.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Architecture

Platform engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Telematics Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems

Job description

Leader, Platform Engineering & Operations

Full Time

Mason, OH

Responsibilities

• Oversight of all operational activities including teams, resources and performance metrics for given portfolio. The responsibility encompasses end-to-end visibility and accountability for all operational aspects within your designated unit group. A unit group typically includes multiple applications, modules or services that fall under your leadership domain.
• Advise on the continuous improvement and innovation of existing product features to reduce maintenance overhead and enhance user experience.
• Identify and prioritize legacy code that requires frequent bugfixes or patches.
• Lead refactoring initiatives to modernize outdated architectures and frameworks.
• Consolidate redundant functionalities that create maintenance points.
• Replace manual processes with automated solutions.
• Standardized coding practices and architecture patterns across platforms.
• Provide strategic direction and risk mitigation solutions for projects.
• Establish clear, measurable project objectives that align with company goals. Aligning individual project strategies with overall portfolio objectives and resource constraints.
• Establish technical standards and architectural principles that guide project implementation.
• Assess resources risks such as skill gaps, availability constraints, and budget limitations.
• Mentor and guide product managers in providing product support.
• Sharing deep understanding of group unit applications.
• Establish regular knowledge transfer sessions to discuss product updates. Guide understanding of development processes, release cycles and diagnostic techniques for common issues.
• Provide surge capacity for continuous product performance improvement.
• Establish comprehensive testing strategies. Guide error tracking and resolution processes. Manage standards, compliance and code reviews.
• Define architecture patterns and design principles that guide system architecture within the unit group applications. Establish technical documentation standards.
• Establish standardized code reviews, that ensure consistent evaluation of code quality.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or Telematics Engineering, or Information Systems.
• Must have completed coursework in Data Structure, Open Operational Systems, Network Operating Systems, and Internet Programming.

40 hrs/wk

Work schedule: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Job Location: Mason, OH

Questions about the position? Please contact our HR Team, at [e-mail].