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Director, Platform Engineering

Doma
Location
Remote USA
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Technology
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years of experience in infrastructure, platform, or DevOps engineering
  • Hands-on experience with Azure, Kubernetes, Postgres, and data warehousing
  • 3+ years managing engineers or engineering managers
  • Deep experience with CI/CD, GitOps, and infrastructure as code
  • Proficiency in directing AI coding and infrastructure tools
  • Experience owning secrets management and related tooling
Nice to have
  • Experience standing up or scaling a platform engineering function in a lean company
  • Familiarity with Snowflake or other modern data warehouse platforms
  • Experience with observability tooling such as Datadog or Grafana
  • Background in a regulated or compliance-heavy industry with SOC 2 exposure
  • Experience partnering with a separate Security or IT function
What the job really is

The Director of Platform Engineering at Doma Technology will lead the infrastructure and DevOps teams, focusing on maintaining and enhancing the cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes environment. This role involves hands-on management, directing AI-assisted engineering practices, and ensuring the reliability and security of the platform. The director will also oversee the development of CI/CD processes and collaborate with security teams, while mentoring engineering staff and contributing directly to technical work.

Benefits
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match program
  • Generous vacation time
  • Paid bonding leave
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work policies beyond location
  • The role has a significant focus on AI tools, which may require constant adaptation to new technologies
  • The salary range is broad and may vary based on multiple factors, indicating potential negotiation flexibility
  • The position is a backfill at the Director level, which may imply a need for immediate impact in a possibly transitional environment
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