Senior Platform Engineering Lead (PERM role)About the RoleWe’re looking for an experienced Senior Platform Engineering Lead to build and lead our internal developer platform strategy. If you’re passionate about creating secure, scalable platforms that empower development teams and mentoring high-performing engineers, we’d like to hear from you.What You’ll DoAs a Senior Platform Engineering Lead, you’ll take ownership of our platform engineering and DevSecOps strategy across the organization. You’ll work with a team of 10+ platform engineers, DevOps engineers, and SREs to design and build enterprise-grade platforms that enable teams to deliver software securely and efficiently while meeting strict compliance and security standards.Your day-to-day will include:Team Leadership: Mentor and guide a team of platform engineers and SREs, helping them grow their skills and deliver high-quality platform solutionsPlatform Strategy: Shape how we build and operate our internal developer platform, ensuring it aligns with business goals and regulatory requirementsDesign & Build: Create enterprise-grade DevSecOps platforms including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and secure software delivery toolchainsSecurity Focus: Implement zero-trust security principles, secrets management, and identity/access control frameworks across all platform layersInfrastructure Excellence: Build and operate container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes) with hardened configurations suitable for classified workloadsStakeholder Management: Present platform strategies and decisions to executives and key stakeholders, explaining technical concepts in business termsCross-functional Collaboration: Work with security, compliance, and development teams to solve complex problems and build consensusGovernance & Standards: Establish platform governance frameworks, architectural standards, and operational best practices for regulated environmentsModern Practices: Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), immutable infrastructure, and policy-as-code approaches to ensure consistency and auditabilityQuality Assurance: Support security assessments and audits, ensuring platforms meet regulatory and compliance standardsContinuous Learning: Coach and develop team members, conduct technical reviews, and foster a culture of continuous improvementWhat We’re Looking ForDeep expertise in platform engineering and DevSecOps platform designProven experience leading platform engineering, DevOps, or SRE teams of 8-15 people on complex, enterprise-scale projectsExtensive hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP), including secure landing zones and compliance frameworksExpert-level knowledge of CI/CD platforms: GitLab, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or JenkinsStrong expertise with Infrastructure as Code tools: Terraform, Bicep, or CloudFormationHands-on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestrationUnderstanding of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS benchmarks) and compliance requirementsAbility to communicate complex technical concepts to C-level executives and non-technical audiencesTrack record of successfully delivering enterprise platforms in regulated industriesExperience with enterprise-grade monitoring and observability solutionsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to address complex technical challengesBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical fieldProfessional-level English communication skillsNice to HaveExperience with Dynatrace or similar advanced monitoring toolsBackground in management consultingExtensive experience in highly regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government)Experience working with multiple data classification levels and compartmentalized security requirements