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Senior Director - Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineering

United StatesRemoteFull TimeDirector$188,000–$282,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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For our client, we are seeking a Senior Director - Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineering to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space. You’ll build and maintain systems that power mission-critical Business Services workflows. You’ll collaborate with product and peers to design clean, scalable solutions. This role values craftsmanship, impact, and ownership.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $188,000 – $282,000 annually.
Responsibilities

  • Develop strategic plans for cloud infrastructure and platform services
  • Partner with senior leaders to ensure alignment and scalable services
  • Lead the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure while embracing emerging technologies
  • Align services to comply with compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain a strong cloud compliance posture by implementing best practices
  • Collaborate with teams to improve operational maturity and service quality
  • Drive accountability for cloud cost optimization across teams and vendors
  • Own and manage the cloud infrastructure and platform engineering budget
  • Engage with vendors to ensure strategic alignment and value delivery
  • Mentor and grow high-performing cloud teams while fostering innovation

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure and platform engineering, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles
  • Proven experience in major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google, OCI) and hybrid cloud architectures
  • Demonstrated ability to align cloud platform strategy with business outcomes, including cost optimization
  • Proven leadership experience building and scaling enterprise cloud platforms that support multiple business units
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing cloud P&L drivers
  • Track record of influencing senior executives and translating technical capabilities into value propositions

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) plan with employee and company contributions
  • Life, disability, and accident insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.

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