Senior Engineering Manager leading the development and evolution of platform management and automation systems. Overseeing engineering teams in building automation frameworks and ensuring operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor engineering teams focused on platform automation, cluster lifecycle management, and monitoring systems.
Oversee the design and development of Kubernetes-based operators and orchestration frameworks for distributed platforms.
Spearhead the creation and implementation of automation systems that facilitate the deployment, scaling, and upkeep of distributed clusters.
Establish engineering best practices concerning system reliability, scalability, security, and maintainability.
Perform design reviews and assist teams in building high-quality, production-ready software.
Collaborate with product management, site reliability engineering (SRE), and infrastructure teams to ensure technical solutions align with product strategy and operational objectives.
Develop and improve observability frameworks that offer monitoring, logging, and performance insights.
Assist teams in addressing complex challenges related to distributed systems and eliminating technical obstacles.
Define engineering roadmaps and monitor progress against strategic goals and operational metrics.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and knowledge sharing among engineering teams.
Ensure effective collaboration across globally distributed teams and stakeholders.
Participate in architectural decision-making while remaining actively involved in providing technical guidance when needed.
Requirements
Over 10 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in leadership or managerial roles.
Demonstrated experience in leading teams that develop Kubernetes Operators, controllers, or platform automation tools.
Strong programming skills in Golang, Java, or Python.
In-depth understanding of Kubernetes architecture and the management of stateful workloads throughout their lifecycle.
Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, or comparable platforms.
Robust background in distributed systems and development of large-scale backend platforms.
Experience designing or managing cloud-native infrastructure and containerized platforms.
Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
Strong architectural insights and problem-solving skills in complex distributed environments.
Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management capabilities.
Experience managing engineering OKRs, project timelines, and inter-team coordination.
Ability to work effectively with global teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
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