Platform Engineering Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Zealand.

📋 Description

• Lead the teams responsible for Platform Development and Database Reliability Engineering.

• Foster the growth of engineers, support team development, and promote a sense of ownership.

• Collaborate with the Head of Platform Engineering and fellow Engineering Managers to define the technical roadmap.

• Provide guidance on architecture and technical choices to ensure secure, reliable, and scalable systems.

• Enhance tools, processes, and platforms utilized by Product and Engineering teams.

• Supervise the reliability, performance, and scalability of database engineering.

• Advance monitoring, capacity planning, disaster recovery, and overall platform performance.

• Assist in quarterly planning, set clear objectives, and implement Kanban/Jira methodologies.

• Cultivate relationships across Product, Engineering, and the broader business landscape.

• Advocate for automation and the responsible implementation of AI.

• Offer constructive feedback and engage in development conversations to foster a supportive team culture.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing software engineering, platform engineering, or infrastructure teams in a SaaS or technology setting.

• Strong leadership capabilities, encompassing coaching and mentoring for engineers.

• Technical expertise in software architecture, platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, and database technologies.

• Proven track record in contributing to technical strategy, architectural decisions, and long-term platform engineering roadmaps.

• Solid understanding of DevOps, automation, observability, security, and reliability principles.

• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies, particularly Kanban.

• Experience using Jira for managing priorities and project delivery.

• Ability to balance technical enhancements with business objectives.

• Experience collaborating across various engineering teams and engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Proactive in identifying risks, enhancing systems, and driving continuous improvement efforts.

• A keen interest in emerging technologies, including the responsible use of AI.

• Must possess legal authorization to work in New Zealand.

🏝️ Benefits

• Additional annual leave.

• Flexible work arrangements, allowing for working from home or the office.

• Professional development budget available.

• Annual wellness allowance.

• Permanent employment status.