Platform Engineering Manager - Technology & Platform

PCI

$110K — $140K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 5+ years designing and delivering software applications
  • Proven engineering team leadership experience
  • Strong background in platform engineering
  • Expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration
  • Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and Docker
  • Experience with AWS preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of software engineers
  • Own the execution and delivery of software initiatives
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to define requirements
  • Design and evolve cloud-native platforms focusing on reliability
  • Manage Kubernetes clusters and apply containerization expertise
  • Drive improvements in modern development practices and automation
  • Champion best practices across the software development lifecycle

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with some days at home
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies
  • Support for continuous learning and technical excellence
Full Job Description
You shall be required to work in our PCI Norman office on a hybrid basis (some days at home and some days in the Norman office).

Platform Engineering Manager

The Platform Engineering Manager is a senior technical leader responsible for building, operating, and evolving scalable, secure, and reliable software platforms while leading and mentoring high-performing engineering teams. This role blends hands-on technical leadership with people management and strategic ownership of the software delivery lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on Kubernetes-based platforms and modern platform engineering practices.

Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers and platform specialists, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture.
  • Own the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software and platform initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners (product, design, operations, security, and leadership) to define requirements, priorities, and technical direction.
  • Design, build, and evolve cloud-native platforms with strong standards for reliability, scalability, observability, and security.
  • Lead the orchestration and management of Kubernetes clusters, applying deep expertise in containerization, GitOps workflows, and modern deployment strategies.
  • Drive adoption and continuous improvement of modern development practices, including CI/CD pipelines, source control, developer tooling, and automation.
  • Champion best practices across the SDLC using tools such as GitLab, JIRA, and Confluence.
  • Ensure high code quality and system reliability through architectural reviews, code reviews, and adherence to best practices and standards.
  • Design and implement secure software solutions and promote security-first engineering practices.
  • Manage team capacity, resource allocation, and timelines, providing accurate estimates and tracking delivery against milestones.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and solutions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, efficiency, and developer experience.
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and operational ownership.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of professional experience designing, developing, and delivering software applications, including experience on large-scale systems.
  • Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex technical projects.
  • Strong experience in platform engineering, including building and operating internal platforms or shared infrastructure.
  • Strong expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration, including hands-on experience managing production clusters.
  • Solid foundation in GitOps and modern software delivery pipelines.
  • Experience with Docker and cloud-native architectures.
  • Experience with AWS or other major cloud providers is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks such as Crossplane, CDK, or similar is a plus.
  • Strong programming background, particularly in Java and Python; professional Java certification is a plus.
  • Experience with agile development methodologies and project management tools.
  • Strong documentation skills, including process documentation and monitoring/metrics definition.
  • Ability to translate business and user needs into technical solutions and reliable delivery estimates.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to apply sound engineering judgment within business constraints.

Company Website: https://www.pcienergysolutions.com/

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